Guidelines and policies for women's health in Auckland
Policies and guidelines for women's health in Auckland. Note a complete list is available on the intranet.
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About this item
- Issue date:
- 6 March 2025
- Status:
- Current
- Corporate Author:
- Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
- Type:
- Guide, Policy
- Topic:
- Maternity, Women's health
- Location:
- Auckland (Central), Auckland (East and South), Auckland (West and North Shore)
- Copyright status:
© Crown Copyright, Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
On this page
Access Holders need to be aware of Te Toka Tumai Auckland policies and guidelines, particularly those relating to Women’s Health. A complete list is accessible via the Te Toka Tumai Auckland Policies and Guidelines Library on the intranet, but the following provides a selection.
Antenatal
Antenatal corticosteroids to improve neonatal outcomes [PDF, 564 KB]
Antenatal fetal heart rate monitoring [PDF, 362 KB]
Antepartum haemorrhage [PDF, 338 KB]
Anti-D administration [PDF, 438 KB]
Decreased fetal movements [PDF, 647 KB]
Diabetes in pregnancy [PDF, 1.9 MB]
Fetal surveillance policy [PDF, 712 KB]
Group and screen requirements in maternity [PDF, 122 KB]
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) - Prevention of early-onset neonatal infection [PDF, 862 KB]
Hepatitis B in pregnancy (RANZCOG guideline) [PDF, 374 KB]
HIV management in pregnancy [PDF, 845 KB]
Hyperemesis in gynaecology and maternity patients [PDF, 845 KB]
Hypertension antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum [PDF, 1.7 MB]
Iron in pregnancy and postpartum [PDF, 1.2 MB]
Magnesium sulfate for pre-eclampsia and for neuroprotection in pre-term births [PDF, 913 KB]
Maternal mental health liaison [PDF, 1.2 MB]
Placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum [PDF, 651 KB] (note, the referral form is now an e-form)
Sepsis during pregnancy and postpartum [PDF, 535 KB]
Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) [PDF, 313 KB]
Venous thromboembolism in pregnancy - Prevention [PDF, 1006 KB]
Breastfeeding
Artificial feeding policy for the non breastfeeding mother and infant [PDF, 764 KB]
Breastfeeding after IV administration of contrast media [PDF, 266 KB]
Breastfeeding and breastmilk expression in the workplace [PDF, 441 KB]
Breastfeeding policy [PDF, 567 KB]
General
Access holders in Womens Health [PDF, 370 KB]
Admission to Maternity Complex Care Area [PDF, 729 KB]
Admission to Womens Assessment Unit [PDF, 487 KB]
Antibiotic prophylaxis for women undergoing operative vaginal birth [PDF, 584 KB]
Iron polymaltose infusions in adults [PDF, 790 KB]
Methadone and other opioid substitution treatment [PDF, 671 KB]
Gynaecology
Abnormal result follow up for EDU patients [PDF, 95 KB]
Adolescent decision making - gynaecology and psychology services [PDF, 244 KB]
Ectopic pregnancy [PDF, 1.6 MB]
Hyperemesis in gynaecology and maternity patients [PDF, 845 KB]
Miscarriage - expectant, medical and surgical management [PDF, 1.1 MB]
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and tubo-ovarian abscess antimicrobial management [PDF, 633 KB]
Registrars guidelines for support in Obstetrics and Gynaecology [PDF, 684 KB]
Intrapartum
Baby born before arrival (BBA) at labour and birthing suite [PDF, 305 KB]
Caesarean section (CS) - Pre, peri and post-op care [PDF, 562 KB]
Epidural analgesia in labour - management and care [PDF, 2.5 MB]
Induction of labour policy [PDF, 358 KB]
Induction of labour clinical guidance [PDF, 510 KB]
Intra-operative cell salvage (IOSC) in obstetrics [PDF, 572 KB]
Intrapartum care - Physiological labour and birth [PDF, 610 KB]
Oral intake and gastric acid reduction - prophylaxis in labour [PDF, 329 KB]
Oxytocin (Syntocinon) for induction and augmentation of labour [PDF, 769 KB]
Perineal tears - Third and fourth degree (OASIS) [PDF, 814 KB]
Preterm labour (PTL) - Management of threatened and active PTL [PDF, 486 KB]
Ranitidine in labour [PDF, 654 KB]
Registrars guidelines for support in O and G [PDF, 684 KB]
Remifentanil patient controlled analgesia (PCA) for a woman in labour [PDF, 320 KB]
Retained placenta management [PDF, 175 KB]
Neonatal
Postnatal
Bladder care postpartum and management of urinary retention [PDF, 894 KB]
Contraception after delivery [PDF, 427 KB]
Discharge less than 12 hours postpartum [PDF, 299 KB]
Immediate postpartum insertion of IUD [PDF, 826 KB]
Iron in pregnancy and postpartum [PDF, 1.2 MB]
Postpartum haemorrhage prevention and management [PDF, 1.5 MB]
Starship
Please note, all of the Starship and NICU guidelines can be found on their website: