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Waitakere Hospital Maternity Services | Waitematā | Te Whatu Ora

Contact Details

Antenatal Clinic: ph (09) 837 6609

Pregnancy and Parenting Education
Click here for information and to register for:
- Pregnancy & Parenting courses
- Breastfeeding classes

Alternatively please phone Barbara Taylor on 021 784 265.

Piha Ward: ph (09) 837 6605
Te Henga Ward: ph (09) 838 9545
Liaison Midwife: ph (09) 837 8808

High Blood Pressure and Pre-eclampsia

High blood pressure or pre-eclampsia can affect up to 10% of pregnant women. Your midwife will regularly check you for developing signs of either of these conditions and refer you see our obstetricians if needed. It is important to let your LMC know if you have any of the following symptoms:

Severe headache
Problems with vision, such as blurring or flashing before the eyes
Severe pain on the top right hand side of your tummy
Vomiting
Sudden swelling of the face, hands or feet

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