National maternity clinical guidance

Diabetes in pregnancy

Published 2014

This guide gives recommendations for screening and diagnosis of probable undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes in pregnancy. It also includes recommendations for treating and managing gestational diabetes.

Screening, diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes in New Zealand: A clinical practice guideline

Published 2014

This clinical guideline gives detailed recommendations for screening and diagnosis of probable undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes in pregnancy. Recommendations on treating and managing gestational diabetes are also outlined.

Observation of mother and baby in the immediate postnatal period: Consensus statements guiding practice

Published 2012

Guidance for health practitioners supporting mothers and babies in the immediate postnatal period.

New Zealand obstetric ultrasound guidelines

Published 2019

This publication provides new national guidance to support radiology professionals and lead maternity carers to deliver nationally consistent, clinically appropriate and high-quality maternity ultrasound services.

National consensus guideline for treatment of postpartum haemorrhage

Treatment of postpartum haemorrhage - Poster

Published 2022

This consensus guideline has been updated to include the latest evidence-based research to guide clinical practice for treatment of postpartum haemorrhage.

Pulse oximetry screening guidelines for newborn babies

Published 2024

National guidance on newborn pulse oximetry screening including guidelines for health practitioners, screening algorithm, and information for parents.

National guidance for the assessment, diagnosis and surgical treatment of tongue-tie in breastfeeding neonates

Published 2020

This publication provides clinical guidance for health professionals on the assessment, diagnosis and surgical treatment of tongue-tie in breastfeeding babies up to six weeks of age.

Companion statement on Vitamin D and sun exposure in pregnancy and infancy in New Zealand

Published 2020

This document provides advice for health practitioners on vitamin D and sun exposure in pregnancy and infancy. It identifies those at high risk of vitamin D deficiency and provides recommendations for vitamin D supplementation.