Audience: Midwives new to Waitemata DHB

About this space

As a new midwife to Waitemata DHB, you will need to be up to date on your policy information and on your mandatory training (as per WDHB policy). Here you will find all of the information you need.

If you do not have access to this course, please contact Tracey Davson directly to arrange access.

This course provides important education for all midwives who wish to care for women/pregnant people who have chosen to have epidural pain relief in labour. It  focuses on and aligns with a new Te Whatu Ora, Waitematā District guideline for a low-dose epidural regime, which allows women/pregnant people to mobilise in labour within safe parameters. 

Who is this for: Te Whatu Ora Waitematā employed midwives and independent Lead Maternity Carer access holders

Prerequisites: None

Duration: 1 hour

Course contact: Samantha Jones, Morgan Edwards, Rebecca Brinkler

Method: eLearning

WDHB CourseWho is this for: Midwives in a Hospital setting
Time: approximately 4 hours online and a practical training day
Course contact: Wendy Burgess
Method: blended
Frequency: course once with continuing log