Te Papaioea Birthing Centre

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Te Papaioea Birthing Centre

For healthy pregnant women who don't expect medical intervention based in Palmerston North. The centre has a strong focus on post-natal care.

www.birthingcentre.co.nz

Te Papaioea Birthing Centre in Palmerston North is a primary birthing unit for women having low-risk births without intervention. Evidence consistently suggests that healthy women with a low-risk pregnancy who labour and deliver in a primary birthing facility have better outcomes for both mother and baby. Our philosophy is to offer that choice and support for women in the

Manawatu who can give birth without intervention, with the support of her midwife. Pregnant women wanting to give birth at the centre must book in via their midwife. Midwives book in their mothers in the same way as they do at the hospital. Midwives must sign an access agreement to use the centre, and book women in by the 37th week of pregnancy. The service, which is run as a social enterprise by Birthing Centre, is free to all women who birth at the centre and are eligible for care in New Zealand hospitals, whose pregnancy is considered low-risk primary care. Birthing Centre operates Bethlehem Birthing Centre in Tauranga, and will soon open Melling Birthing Centre, servicing the wider Wellington region. A fourth birthing centre has been announced for South Auckland and is due to open in late 2018. Te Papaioea Birthing Centre employs a team of highly experienced midwives, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A qualified lactation consultant is available to support breastfeeding. Women who give birth at the centre will be able to stay for three nights’ post-natal care. Every mother at the facility has her own room, in which she will give
birth and also receive post-natal care. Birthing Centre is owned and supported by registered charitable trust the Wright Family Foundation.

02/08/2026

🤱 Breastfeeding Bingo, anyone? 💕
How many squares can you tick off? 😅
From sniffing your shirt before leaving the house, to leaking in public, Googling "Is this normal?" at 3am, and somehow finding frozen milk in the most random places... if you've breastfed, you've probably lived at least a few of these! 😂
💗 Screenshot this post, mark off your squares, and tell us...
How many did you get?
Remember: every breastfeeding journey is different. Whether you fed for a day, a month, a year, or you're still going, you're doing an incredible job.

30/07/2026

14/07/2026

Kia ora whānau 👋

Keeping tamariki and hapū māmā protected has never been easier 💉
Childhood immunisations are available at the clinic locations listed in the photo – pop along to a clinic that works for you and keep your little ones up to date.
Out and about across the region, bringing care closer to our communities 💙

✨ Hapū Māmā Vaccination Clinic ✨
Pregnant and thinking about protecting yourself and your pēpi from Flu and Whooping Cough?
Pop in and see our friendly Vaccinator - no fuss, just great care.

🕘 9.30am – 3.30pm
📅 Every Wednesday & Thursday
📍 Te Rauru Antenatal Clinic, Ground Floor
Te Papaioea Birthing Centre

Prefer another option? You can also visit your local pharmacy or make an appointment with your GP.

Small jabs, big protection - for today and for the future 🌱

09/07/2026

✨ Matariki is all about connection, reflection, and spending time with the people we love. ✨
When we've asked our staff how they're celebrating Matariki, the answer has been much the same — spending time with whānau 💛
While many of us will be gathered around our tables, sharing stories and making memories, some of our dedicated teams will be spending Matariki at work, caring for and supporting your whānau.
However you're celebrating, we hope your Matariki is filled with warmth, connection, and moments that matter. 🌟
Mānawatia a Matariki! ✨

08/07/2026

As we celebrate the profound significance of Matariki, let us embark on a journey of reflection, renewal, and connection.

Tukuna te wairua o Matariki kia rere ki te ao, kia whakakaha i ngā ngākau katoa.
Let the spirit of Matariki fly into the world, strengthening all hearts.

Rising period (observation) 6 - 13 July
Aotearoa public holiday 10 July
✨What are your plans for Matariki 2026?✨

Whether it’s kai with loved ones, taking a moment to remember someo...

26/06/2026

We would love to see you and your whānau at one of our tours. No need to book, just turn up!

23/06/2026

The Milk Cafe is on every Wednesday , hosted by an experienced Lactation Consultant

⏰9.30am-10.30am babies who aren't yet on the move.
⏰10.30am-12.00pm everyone welcome.

Come in for a cuppa, a chat, any feeding advice or support you may need and a chance to meet some more māmā in our area.

Pohutukawa Room @ Te Papaioea Birthing Centre

11/06/2026

Check out this lovely feedback from Rebecca 💛

We had our second baby at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre in September 2025.
We chose a home pool birth for our first baby (which is a story of its own, I am usually a big fan of pain relief) which was a textbook generally positive experience, but did involve a bit more admin for their dad in the set up and clean up at the time - this time at Te Papaioea we could both just "be" in the experience.
We absolutely loved being there - it feels so safe and private, it looks like a hotel room with a big comfy bed, lots of laboring options, you have on call support 24/7 but you also won't be disturbed unnecessarily.
Lovely food was brought to the room for my partner and I, and toast could be made anytime in the kitchenette.
Baby was born in the bath, and yes labor and birth hurts, but I can't imagine a better more peaceful set up to get it done.
Because labor was progressing pretty fast and my mum was on way from out of town we brought our daughter there as well in the middle of the night, and as a result she was part of the majority of the process which was pretty special, and mum arrived not long before baby born.
We stayed one night as we wanted to be home with our first baby, but I really missed feeling so taken care of once we got home! And the first night bub was bringing up a bit of mucus but a midwife could reassure us right away. With our first baby it was much more of a baptism by fire figuring it all out the first few nights and this time felt so much easier with all the support.
Would definitely recommend this place for the calm, safety and care provided by the lovely staff 🩷

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Address

Ruahine Street
Palmerston North

Telephone

+6463508324

Website

http://www.birthingcentre.org.nz/

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