Where is the safest place to have my baby?

Many women, their partners, family/whanau worry about where the safest place to have their baby is. After all you will all want a safe and happy pregnancy and birthing experience.

Essentially if you are well without any medical or obstetric (pregnancy) problems it is likely that you will not require any medical assistance or intervention. Therefore your options will include birthing at home in your own more relaxed environment or at a birthing unit (i.e. Burwood , Rangiora or Lincoln Maternity Birthing Units).  The maternity services are busy and should you choose to birth at Christchurch Women's or if you are required to birth there, you may find you will need to transfer to a birthing unit soon after. Please make sure you take your baby capsule/car seat with you when you are go in to the hospital.

Being more informed about the care you will receive, how your pregnancy is progressing and building up a good relationship with your midwife/midwives is important and you will be best placed later in your pregnancy to decide what is right for you, your partner, other children, family/whanau.
There is no rush to decide immediately where the best place for your baby to be born is and as you get closer to your birthing date you will be best positioned to know what is right for you.