Testimonials

"I am Lena-Jo Haimona, 1 of 6 children born to Killee Edwards, who gave birth to me at River Ridge birth Centre/Hospital on the 21st of September 1999. This year on the 28th of August 2016, I Lena-Jo am proud to say I gave birth to my first child at River Ridge East Birth Centre/Hospital. My experience so far has been amazing, the staff are wonderful here, help and support is available to me whenever I want and knowing that makes me feel comfortable. I wouldn’t want to spend my first few days with my first baby anywhere else. I’m proud to have made a bit of history here at River Ridge and plan to birth more here later on in the future."

"Our stay was the best thing to help us find our feet and feel confident with our new arrival. Thank you for all the support."

"Great start for me as a first time mum and not familiar with the system in New Zealand (I am Australian). We/I received the best care whilst here. Thank you to everyone."

"The staff midwives were amazing. The food was incredible. We have felt so safe during our stay. Staff have been so helpful, kind and friendly. Every question or concern we had was answered. We have felt so lucky to have had our little girl here. Thank you so much."

"Perfect, comfortable peaceful and nurturing environment, full of helpful friendly staff. Couldn’t ask for more."

"My partner and I have really enjoyed our stay at River Ridge. Having my first baby at hospital and then taken to NICU, this birthing experience with my second baby was totally different and really empowering, beautiful and everything I had hoped for (even though I just made it through the doors) The team of midwives are absolute angels and got me through the birth and recovery immediately after. I have felt really comfortable and well taken care of and will look back on my time at River Ridge with fondness. You are all so kind and helpful and a blessing to new Mums and their bubs. The support staff were also very sweet and do a wonderful job. Thank you all for my positive and relaxing experience. Much love.."

"Every person we came into contact with was so helpful and friendly. The advice given to us was consistent and they genuinely made us feel supported. It was great, we really enjoyed our time here, thank you so much."

"We struggled a lot with latching and suckling at first. Every person who came in to support us were always incredibly kind and patient – at all hours of the night and day! Lots of positive praise from you all really went a long way. We appreciate your breastfeeding expertise! Beautiful food, large portion sizes, very generous! The staff always acknowledged our family and friends, inside and outside of the room. I think this is so incredibly important and you guys are amazing at it! So very warm and welcoming."

"Kind and efficient staff, comfortable and clean rooms, loved our stay! Staff went over and above to answer all our questions and provide resources to make our stay more comfortable. We loved our stay, thank you!"

“Cannot fault the team, facilities, care, service and rooms. Can definitely tell that everyone is passionate about what they do! Everything smells fresh, linen is soft, towels fresh, food amazing and the staff are encouraging, acknowledgeable and caring. The staff have been lovely, from midwives to staff support, including the landscape lady are all friendly. A lovely stay and feel refreshed and ready to go home and into the next phase. Thank you for being a part of my recovery post labour and delivery.”

“Couldn’t have asked for better assistance. Staff were amazing, amazing breast feeding support and all needs met with 5 stars. Food was amazing, good to see/have partner meals aswell. Staff have been amazing helping us get through long sleepless nights and helped us get our baby to sleep. The team were amazing and we want to offer our heart felt gratitude for all the help they have provided, not only the help but the way they interacted with us and their kind, caring nature just made our experience the best it could be.”

“Such a warm welcome , felt like home when we arrived and so relaxing. Staff were so helpful for our entire stay. We felt so supported in all areas. We felt like we were never a bother no matter how much assistance we needed. Amazing healthy food, so appreciated that my partner could purchase dinner and received breakfast, this was one less thing to think about.”

“The staff were exceptional. Never made us feel dumb and always stayed friendly in a professional manner. They went above and beyond to make sure we understood everything. The midwife that was looking after us was amazing at teaching our new Dad how to bath the baby which was extremely educational. The food we received was better than some of the restaurant food we have received, portions and taste were great. The facilities and rooms were inviting, comfy and clean. Would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone. As first time parents everything is new and scary. The staff at River Ridge did a fantastic job at education and helping us with questions and concerns. Every staff member we came across had a smile and information ready to go!”

“The pool was lovely and the staff midwives who helped me deliver my baby while my midwife was on her way were so lovely and calm. There was always plenty of assistance when called.”

“Lovely birth rooms, I birthed here on a Monday and it was my third baby born in this centre. Warm homely feeling that helped make my birth straight forward. Lovely midwives always warm and welcoming. Dinners and snack were superb! Breakfast was very satisfying. Professional and friendly staff including the staff support, always respected my privacy. I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and being able to spend 3 days bonding with my baby before we go home. Thank you for having us stay and providing this service to our town. We are very fortunate and our time here is priceless.”