Community Birthing Units

Counties Manukau birthing units are here to support you, baby, and your whaanau.  

Choosing to have your baby at a community birthing unit means:

• you can have your baby close to home and whaanau
• free parking is available
• staff are highly trained and are available 24/7 during your stay

Counties Manukau has three community birthing units - Botany Downs, Papakura, and Pukekohe.

Each unit is managed by experienced midwives who specialise in promoting normal labour and birth.

Women can choose where to birth their baby either at home or at a facility in the Counties Manukau area. It's advisable for the woman to discuss her options about where to have her baby with her Midwife. This ensures the woman is aware of the options available to her.

More information in Options for maternity care in Counties Manukau pamphlet.

Regular pregnancy checks by a midwife, or obstetrician (specialist) are the best way for you and your baby to get a healthy start in life.

Meet the teams at our community birthing units

The staff at our community birthing units are highly skilled and welcome you like whaanau. Get to know the teams in the videos below: