Waterford Birth Centre

Waterford Birth Centre We have 24/7 professional midwife cover. All care is free to NZ residents.
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Waterford is a primary birth centre for low risk births offering a homely, safe, friendly environment for women in the Waikato area to enjoy their birth experience.

A little extra sunshine at Waterford today! 🌼Our Friday team dressed in yellow to support Daffodil Day and help raise aw...
28/08/2026

A little extra sunshine at Waterford today! 🌼

Our Friday team dressed in yellow to support Daffodil Day and help raise awareness for the incredible work of the Cancer Society.

A small way to show our support for all those affected by cancer, and the whānau standing beside them 💛

Ash’s heavily requested Breakfast Rice Pudding 🤍🍓Another simple, creamy make-ahead breakfast perfect to prep the night b...
25/08/2026

Ash’s heavily requested Breakfast Rice Pudding 🤍🍓

Another simple, creamy make-ahead breakfast perfect to prep the night before and enjoy cold in the morning!

Ingredients (serves 6)

* 1 cup arborio rice
* 2¾ cups milk, plus extra if needed
* 2 cups coconut cream
* ½ cup sugar
* 2 tsp vanilla essence or paste
* Small pinch of salt

Method
Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring it just to the boil, then immediately reduce the heat to very low. Cook for around 30 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until the rice is soft and the pudding is thick and creamy. Add a little extra milk if needed while it cooks.

Allow to cool, then refrigerate until completely cold. It will thicken as it chills, so you can stir through a splash of milk before serving if you prefer it a little looser.

Top with anything you like - fresh fruit, berries, yoghurt, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, maple syrup, honey, nut butter or whatever you have on hand!

Registered Midwives - we’re hiring! 🤍Looking for a role where every shift feels meaningful? If you’re craving more conne...
14/08/2026

Registered Midwives - we’re hiring! 🤍

Looking for a role where every shift feels meaningful? If you’re craving more connection, more calm and more time to care, Waterford Birth Centre could be just what you’re looking for. Join our supportive team in a beautiful, modern primary unit where whānau-centred, culturally safe care is at the heart of what we do.

✨ Full-time or part-time hours available

What you’ll love about working at Waterford:
▻ Midwifery autonomy in a purpose-built, homely environment
▻ Supporting LMCs in our two beautiful birth rooms
▻ Time to genuinely connect with women and whānau across our 8 postnatal rooms
▻ A team that truly supports one another
▻ Clinical assistant support on nights, weekends and part of weekday shifts
▻ Fair rostering + easy shift swaps when life happens
▻ Free meals on duty from our legendary chef!
▻ A supportive management team on call 24/7

If you’re a NZ Registered Midwife who loves supporting the postnatal journey and being there for birth when needed, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Hamilton
📩 Apply with your CV + cover letter to [email protected]

Know a midwife who would be perfect for Waterford? Tag them below or send this their way.

💙 World Breastfeeding Week | 1–7 August 💙This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable St...
04/08/2026

💙 World Breastfeeding Week | 1–7 August 💙

This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” reminds us that breastfeeding is most successful when families are surrounded by the right support.

At Waterford Birth Centre, we’re proud to play our part by providing:
🤱 Evidence-based breastfeeding education
💛 Skilled, compassionate support from our maternity team
🌿 Care guided by the principles of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

We also work closely alongside LMC midwives and other local breastfeeding support services to help families access the care they need. This includes referrals to lactation consultants when appropriate, along with trusted New Zealand resources such as the BreastFedNZ app and other evidence-based online supports.

When we strengthen these connections and continue investing in breastfeeding-friendly services, education and community support, we give more whānau the opportunity to achieve their own feeding goals.

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! 🤱🏽

A big thank you to Heather and Kathryn from Altrusa for stopping by with this beautiful donation of hand-knitted woollen...
30/07/2026

A big thank you to Heather and Kathryn from Altrusa for stopping by with this beautiful donation of hand-knitted woollen blankets. 🩷

These gorgeous blankets will be gifted to whānau in need, helping to keep their precious pēpi warm this winter.

We’re so grateful for the kindness and generosity of community groups like Altrusa, whose support helps us wrap our local whānau in warmth, comfort and care. 🥰

24/07/2026

Thanks so much Gabby Houghton for sharing this beautiful glimpse of your stay at Waterford Birth Centre & showcasing Ash’s delicious food! 💜

One thing we had to laugh about… after seeing how good lunch looked, Kale quickly pre-ordered both lunch and dinners for their whole stay! 🙌🏼

Our māmā are served breakfast, lunch & dinner daily. Partners and support people are welcome to help themselves to a continental style brekky in our whānau lounge, & purchase lunch & dinner meals during your stay. Lunch is served at 12 pm and dinner at 6 pm. We’ve added a daily menu board with prices and ordering reminders to make it even easier!

We hope you enjoy watching this little behind-the-scenes look at life at Waterford. ✨

🎉 Happy Birthday Week, Loida! 💜Earlier this week we had the pleasure of celebrating one of our absolute treasures. Join ...
23/07/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday Week, Loida! 💜

Earlier this week we had the pleasure of celebrating one of our absolute treasures. Join us in wishing Loida a very happy birthday! 🎂

Loida has been part of the Waterford whānau for an incredible 17 years… and somehow she hasn’t aged a day! ✨

If you’ve stayed with us at Waterford, there’s a very good chance you’ve had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful soul. As one of our incredible support staff, Loida works tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly, always with a warm smile and caring heart.

Thank you, Loida, for everything you do for our families, our babies, and our team. We are so lucky to have you. Happy Birthday again from all of us at Waterford! 💕🎂 🎉

❄️ Winter is here, and protecting yourself during pregnancy has never been more important.Vaccinations during pregnancy ...
20/07/2026

❄️ Winter is here, and protecting yourself during pregnancy has never been more important.

Vaccinations during pregnancy help protect both you and your baby, reducing the risk of serious illness over the winter months while passing valuable antibodies to your baby before they’re old enough to receive their own vaccinations.

Well done to these wonderful mums for choosing to protect themselves and their pēpi this winter, and an even bigger thank you for generously allowing us to share their experience so other families know exactly what to expect. 💉💛

Our clinic is FREE for pregnant mums but also welcomes partners and whānau members with a small cost associated.

📍 Waterford Antenatal Hub
6 Somerset Street, Frankton

📱 To book an appointment or ask any questions, contact MaryAnne on 027 841 1563

✨ By popular request… we’re trialling a full day WEEKEND antenatal class! 🤍We know weekday evenings don’t work for every...
15/07/2026

✨ By popular request… we’re trialling a full day WEEKEND antenatal class! 🤍

We know weekday evenings don’t work for everyone, so we’re excited to offer a weekend option for families wanting to prepare for birth and parenthood together.

📍 Waterford Antenatal Hub
6 Somerset Street, Frankton

📅 Saturday 19th September
🕘 9:00am–5:00pm

Spend the day with our wonderful antenatal educator, Bev Hampton, as she guides you through everything you need to know about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, your newborn, and the early weeks of parenthood.

💛 Perfect for first-time parents or anyone wanting a refresher before welcoming their baby.

🎟️ Head to www.waterfordbc.co.nz (link in bio) to secure your place before it fills! ✨

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27 Tisdall Terrace
Hamilton
3204

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