Maternal fetal medicine unit — Canterbury

Maternal fetal medicine is a branch of women's health which includes high-risk pregnancy where the mother, baby, or both need extra care.


Contact us

To contact the maternal fetal medicine service, call 03 364 4557


Where to find us

The maternal fetal medicine unit is at:

Christchurch Women's Hospital
Riccarton Avenue
Christchurch

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Services we provide

Most pregnancies do not need fetal medicine services.

The clinics are Monday to Friday, but not every day. This is an acute service and waiting times may vary.


Referral information

You might be referred to us by your midwife or doctor if your pregnancy is high risk, complex or there are complications.