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C atriona P ratt
hi and congratulations on your pregnancy. I
completed my midwifery training in 2002 and have
worked at a community based midwife since. I am a
mum to 3 sons and 1 daughter. I provide full
antenatal care, labour/birth and postnatal visits up till
6 weeks. I enjoy my work and love supporting
women, their partners and families through their
journey of becoming parents and grandparents. I aim
to share as much up to date knowledge and
information so that you can make informed choices. I
work in a...
Hutt Valley
P orirua
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Mobile: +64275143434
Siobhan C assie
I am a Hutt Valley community case loading midwife
offering home birth, water birth and hospital birth. I
provide care across the scope of practice from preconception advice, antenatal care, labour and birth
support to postnatal care. I have a passion for
empowering women to own their birth experience by
providing the tools, support and encouragement to
make informed decisions. I work with a fabulous
group of midwives at BirthWorks and we mostly run
our antenatal visits from our rooms in Taita...
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
P ager: 04 8020771
Wendi Robinson
Kia ora and congratulations! I am a communitybased LMC midwife in P orirua. I offer all
wahine/women in P orirua individualised continuity of
care throughout their childbirth experience. This
includes providing pregnancy care, labour and birth
support and visiting Mum and Baby at home for 4-6
weeks after their birth. I work alongside
wahine/women and their whanau/family and I strive
to inform, encourage and empower women
throughout their unique birth journey. I provide care
to women of all et...
P orirua
Mobile: 0275 643 943
Julie Thompson
C ongratulations on your pregnancy! I am in my 7th
year of providing midwifery care for women in Lower
Hutt. I am passionate about providing excellent
midwifery care and empowering women to have
positive experiences in their pregnancy, labour, birth
and postnatally. I work within a supportive team of
midwives based in Taita where I do antenatal
appointments. My scheduled antenatal appointments
are normally within school hours so I can have time
with my 3 children. I am able to provide
acupuncture...
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Work: +64-48020771
Karen Lash
Hi , my name is karen lash and I have been an lmc
midwife since graduating with a bachelor of midwifery
in 2004 from Massey university. I run 2 antenatal
clinics in central lower hutt on Wednesday's and
Thursdays and also provide home visits if necessary .
I respect the unique physical, emotional, social and
cultural characteristics of each woman and her birth
experience. I foster the belief that pregnancy and
birth are normal physiologic processes to be
respected and supported. I support th...
Hutt Valley
P orirua
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Mobile 0294036787:
+64-294036787
Zoe Gardiner
I have 10 years of midwifery experience and I am
part of the midwifery collective called Domino
Midwives. This means that I have my own clients (and
they their own midwife), but cover and support is
regularly available through the other midwives in the
group. Domino Midwives are a group of 6 midwives
who share similar views and beliefs about birth. The
midwifery service provided by the Domino Midwives
is based on the strong belief that pregnancy, labour
and childbirth are normal life events for ...
Wellington C entral
Northern suburbs
Southern suburbs
Eastern Bays
Office: 0212074829
P ager: P hone number
P hone type: P hone
number
Lynley Thomas
Hi there and C ongratulations on your pregnancy. My
name is Lynley and I am a mother of one born and
raised in Nelson but have been living in Wellington for
forever now. I am currently in my sixth year of
practice and love providing care for women and their
families throughout the Hutt Valley region. The
majority of my experience comes from working in the
community as a Lead Maternity C arer (LMC ), I also
have experience working in both Hutt and Wellington
Hospitals with women experiencing co...
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Mobile: +64211378895
Fiona P ullar
I have been a midwife since 1994 and am the mother
of three children. I practice both home and hospital
birth. My focus is on the relationship of trust and
nurturing I have with the woman, and those
important to her. I have a strong belief in women's
ability to give birth, and focus on pregnancy, birth and
breastfeeding as normal life events. Water birth is an
option available to woman I care for & I am trained
and experienced in midwifery acupuncture. All
antenatal and postnatal visits are prov...
Wellington C entral
Northern suburbs
Southern suburbs
P orirua
Mobile: 021-232-4503
P ager: (04) 802-0749
Siobhan C onnor
Hello, I am an experienced midwife, bilingual in both
english and spanish. Initially a Registered Nurse, I
then trained and qualified as a midwife in the UK. I
provide full LMC care for women from P orirua and
surrounding suburbs down to Johnsonville, Khandallah
and Ngaio I work with a long established midwifery
practice with three other experienced midwives. We
facilitate births in Wellington Hospital and Kenepuru
Maternity unit. I have experience in high risk
pregnancies, and IVF pregnancies ...
Northern suburbs
P orirua
Mobile: +64212894252
P aula P ila
Kia ora, My name is P aula and I am a mother to 5
children. I am an LMC midwife that looks after
woman and their whanau from Johnsonville through
to P ukerua Bay. I offer woman centred care that
integrates family in the antenatal, birth and postnatal
period. I offer waterbirth and homebirth, as well as
birth in Kenepuru Maternity and Wellington Hospital.
My practice is called Hearts and Hands Midwives,
P lease feel free to call me for an informal chat
regarding your birthing options. At Hearts and...
P orirua
Mobile 020 400 10135:
+64-2040010135
Stacey Lees
I am a case loading midwife in the Tawa/ P orirua area
and cover from Johnsonville to P limmerton. I provide
continuity of care to all women and love to share my
knowledge to empower and educate women/Wahine
and their whanau to have great pregnancy and
birthing experiences. After having 5 children of my
own i understand the struggles of becoming a new
mum and a growing family, thus giving me great
pleasure in helping new families through their first six
weeks of the new wonderful stage in life a...
P orirua
0223858130: P hone
number
Ngarangi P ritchard
Kakanui te maunga Matariwa te punawai Mataatua
te waka Te whanau-a-Te Ehutu te hapu Te Kaha te
marae Te Whanau A Apanui me Ngati P orou oku iwi
Ko Ngarangi P ritchard taku ingoa I am a caseloading
LMC midwife caring for Maori and P acific women in
the Wellington area. I do hospital births and work in a
group practice with great support from my midwife
colleagues. I provide antenatal, labour, birth and
postnatal care. Antenatal appointments are at our
clinic in the Lychgate Mall Newtown...
Wellington C entral
Northern suburbs
Southern suburbs
P orirua
Eastern Bays
Work: +64-44729491
Michelle P earson
My philosophy is one centred around empowered
birthing and ensuring that any woman I care for, or
am involved in the care of, feels empowered and
advocated for. I feel that every woman and baby has
their own individual childbirth journey from conception
to birth and beyond and that I am there to support,
educate, champion, assist, or maybe, just, to be
present. I feel eternally privileged to be welcomed
into such a beautiful, private and memorable time in
a woman's (and the family's) life. I...
Wellington C entral
Northern suburbs
Southern suburbs
Lower Hutt
Eastern Bays
Home: P hone number
Mobile: 022 0367693
P ager: 04 802 0749
Verity O'C onnor
I have worked as both a LMC & hospital midwife
(core) since 2006. I provide care for women wanting
to birth at Wellington Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital and
home including water births at these facilities. I have
experience with both low risk and high risk care and
am happy to provide care for women wanting VBAC
(vaginal birth after cesarean) or ELC S (elective
cesarean section) as required. Antenatal care takes
place at our clinic and postnatal care is in your home
for 4-6 weeks after your bab...
Northern suburbs
P orirua
Kapiti C oast
Mobile: 021 358507
pager: 026 10 777 3
P hone type: P hone
number
Emma Hodgson
Every woman is entitled to have the information,
power and support to make choices around her
pregnancy and birth that are completely right for her
and her family. It is a Midwife’s job to listen, guide
and support the woman to make these choices. I feel
very privileged to be a part of this age-old profession
and all the joy and challenge it presents. I have three
little people of my own so have seen firsthand how
important good midwifery support is and how
rewarding it can be.
Northern suburbs
P orirua
Mobile: +64210658707
Georgina Lewis
C ongratulations on your pregnancy! I am privileged
to support women and their families as they embark
on their journey to parenthood. I am committed to
providing woman centred care based on latest
research, to achieve a positive, empowering and safe
outcome for you and your baby. As a mother of
three children, I understand the importance of the
relationship with your midwife. I am proud to be a
member of the long established Domino Midwives
and we work hard to achieve the best possible
outcom...
Wellington C entral
Northern suburbs
048010206: P hone
number
Joy Wadham
My name is Joy Wadham and I am an LMC midwife
based on the Miramar P eninsula in Wellington. I am
passionate about partnering with women to allow
them to have a positive, safe and empowering birth
experience. I have many years of experience working
in Wellington Hospital and most recently have worked
with a private obstetrician. I encourage all my clients
to view "The P ink Kit" a video tool which teaches
foundational birthing skills. It is important to me that
my clients are well informed...
Eastern Bays
Antonia Bettany
I am a Lead Maternity C arer midwife, I look after
women in the southern and eastern suburbs of
Wellington. I work in a group with 3 other midwives
and I provide full care throughout the pregnancy,
birth and after baby is born. I aim to support women
and their families through their birth experience in
their chosen mode of delivery, while practicing within
my scope and maintaining the safety of mother and
baby at all times and advocating for the women I
care for. I have a wide range of experie...
Wellington C entral
Southern suburbs
Eastern Bays
Work: +64-26111810
Marnie Anderson
C ongratulations on your pregnancy! I am a LMC
Midwife committed to providing quality care to
women in the Hutt Valley. I am a mother of three
young children and understand the importance of
choosing a midwife who is right for you and your
family. C entral to my practice is the belief that in
most instances pregnancy, labour, and birth are
normal life events and I will support you to achieve a
safe and positive pregnancy and birth experience. I
work with a practice of 4 other fantastic midwive...
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Home: P hone number
Mobile: +642102444670
P rue C arter
I am a continuity of care midwife, that means I look
after women through pregnancy, birth and for the
postnatal period. I generally see women at a clinic for
antenatal check ups, I have a clinic in Newtown on
Friday afternoon and in Wellington C ity on Monday
afternoon. I look after women who live in Miramar,
Strathmore, Seatoun, Kilbirnie, Newtown and
Hataiati. I offer birthing at Wellington Hospital.
Southern suburbs
C ontact C ell Number:
021 2566 021
Meredith Huxford
My name is Meredith and i am a Wellington based
midwife specialising in home, hospital and water
births. I am passionate about supporting women to
birth naturally wherever they feel most comfortable.
I do all antenatal and postnatal visits at your home
and I love supporting women on their childbearing
journey. I am one of four midwives in our collective
and enjoy working in such a supportive environment.
We host monthly coffee mornings as an opportunity
to catch up with past and current clie...
Wellington C entral
Northern suburbs
Southern suburbs
Lower Hutt
Work: +64-48020749
Kerry Haslam
I have been a midwife for fourteen years now, the
last four as an LMC . I have a clinic on Friday
afternoons and Tuesday mornings. My goal is for
woman to have a positive and safe childbirth
experience. I offer hospital and homebirth.If you
would like to discuss midwifery care please feel to
contact me on 027 3611215.
Lower Hutt
Home: P hone number
Mobile: +64273611215
Work: +64-273611215
Emma Sumner
C ongratulations on your pregnancy! In addition to
being a mother of three darling girls and having
worked as a midwife in the hospital, I am now working
as a community midwife in the Hutt Valley. I work
with women and their families across the Hutt Valley
region offering both home and hospital birth. I have a
passion for midwifery and although safety of mother
and baby is paramount to my practice I strive to
support women in achieving their desired childbirth
experience. If you are looking for a...
Hutt Valley
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Mobile: 021366242
P hone type: P hone
number
Kelleigh SheffieldC ranstoun
C ongratulations! I'm a midwife providing care to
women from P ukerua Bay, P orirua, northern
suburbs, and central Hutt. My goal is to facilitate a
wonderful experience for you throughout pregnancy,
birth and early parenting. With me you'll have one-toone care so we can get to know each other. My
midwifery team provide back-up if needed. You can
birth at Kenepuru maternity unit, in hospital, or at
home. With experience training in hospital and
community settings, I am supportive of pregnancy
and ...
Northern suburbs
P orirua
Kapiti C oast
Lower Hutt
P ager: 026109245
Lucy P ossenniskie
C ongratulations on your pregnancy! I am a midwife
providing antenatal, birth and postnatal care in the
Hutt Valley. I have worked as a core midwife at Hutt
Hospital for the last 3 years and also teach birthEd
antenatal classes at the hospital. I love being able to
support women and help them to achieve a positive
birth experience. I believe one of my key roles as a
midwife is to ensure women and their families have
the knowledge and support to make the best choices
for themselves and their babie...
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Eastern Bays
Mobile: +64211781978
Margaret Hadley
C ommunity based LMC Midwife -- I personally offer
hospital and home birth to clients in Wellington C ity
through to Johnsonville including Ngaio and
Khandallah. I am part of a group called C apital C ity
Midwives which is comprised of experienced midwives
offering antenatal clinics and birth at the place of
your choice in the Wellington city . We offer continuity
of care to all our clients
Wellington C entral
Northern suburbs
Southern suburbs
cell: 021475664
P hone type: P hone
number
Toni Dalgliesh
Hello and congratulations! My name is Toni and I am
a midwife working in Wellington as part of the
midwifery collective called Domino Midwives. This
means that I have my own clients (and they their
own midwife), but cover and support is regularly
available through the other midwives in the group.
Dominos are a group of 6 midwives who share similar
views and beliefs about birth. The Midwifery Service
provided by the Domino Midwives is based on the
strong belief that pregnancy, labour and childbir...
Wellington C entral
Southern suburbs
Eastern Bays
Mobile: 0211208402
Work: +64-48010206
Angela Jane Murphy
Hi my name is Ange Murphy I'm a Midwife in the
Upper Hutt Area. I'm dedicated to giving woman the
best Midwifery care possible. I mainly do Hospital
births at lower Hutt Hospital. I love the continuity of
care that I am able to give my woman treating each
of my clients as individuals and I especially enjoy
working with people from lots of different cultural
backgrounds. I work with a group of 5 other midwives
that can back me if I am on holiday or if I have been
with a client for a long period...
Janet Ferguson
Hutt Valley
Upper Hutt
Mobile: 027-505-4083
P hone type: P hone
number
Hutt Valley
P orirua
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Home: 04-528-0820
Mobile: 021 711 082
Work: 021-711-082
Renee P ointon
HI there my name is Renee. I am a wife and mum to
four children aged 15 yrs to 8 yrs. I had wonderful
midwives myself and I want all mums to have great
experiences in their pregnancy, delivery and
postnatal periods too. I cover from P ukerua Bay to
Khandallah and Newlands. I deliver at Wellington and
Kenepuru hospitals and also homebirth. I support the
full range of births including waterbirth.
Northern suburbs
P orirua
Mobile: 0272110653
P ager: 026111575
P hone type: P hone
number
Alison Grant
I've been a midwife with BirthWorks Midwifery
Service since January 2012. I find it a real privilege to
work with women and their families during the
transition to parenthood, and want every woman I
work with to find the information, support and space
to make decisions that will help her to parent
confidently. I take clients who want to birth either at
home or at Hutt Hospital, and I work hard to ensure
they receive holistic care whatever their preferences
and needs may be. I work with a fan...
Hutt Valley
Eastern Bays
P ager: 04 802 0771
Stephanie Davis
Watching a woman's transformation through
pregnancy stepping into motherhood .. Truely
wonderful Who am I .. haha a woman with confidence
- equipped with sass n class .. privileged in providing
continuity maternity care in the P orirua area for 15+
yrs .. ph me I would love to hear from you.
P orirua
C lare Jowett
C ongratulations and welcome to the world of
pregnancy. I have been practising in the P orirua
community providing full midwifery care for women
of all ethnicities for over 10 years. Working along side
the woman and her family which I feel very
priviledged to be involved/sharing her experience in
her journey until she moves onto the next pathway
of parenthood.
P orirua
Work: +64-42382229
Kirsty Mitchell
Hi I am a UK trained midwife with 20yrs experience, I
work in the P orirua area and offer births at Wellington
hospital and Kenepuru maternity unit. I have worked
as an LMC and a core hospital midwife and am
returning to LMC work with a great group of
midwives as Endeavour Midwifery group based in
Whitby.
P orirua
P ager: 026 107 773
Shelley Teasdale
Firstly - congratulations!!!! :) If you're looking on this
website then you are no doubt embarking on the
very exciting journey of childbirth - either for the first
time, or more - I say it again... congratulations! :) As
a married mother of two young children myself, I am
vividly aware of the impact a strong relationship with
your midwife can have on your childbirth experience.
It is important to me that we work well together that we are able to establish a trusting, open and
honest rel...
Northern suburbs
P orirua
Mobile: 021 0221 9519
Work: 026 10 777 3
Lesley Gummer
I have been a midwife for over 25 years and have
gained extensive experience in all areas of midwifery.
I trained in the UK and moved to New Zealand in
2000. I love supporting and empowering women and
their families to achieve a safe and positive birth
experience. I work with a group of six midwives and
am happy to care for women in Eastbourne, P etone
and Lower Hutt. I have an ante natal clinic on
Monday from 1pm until 5.30pm and Thursdays from
8am until 1pm. My clinic is situated at 216A Hi...
Hutt Valley
Lower Hutt
Home: +64-45866669
Mobile: +64272558425
Work: +64-45866851
Lauren Rowe
C ongratulations on your pregnancy. I work within a
group of fantastic midwives who provide full
midwifery care to women of the Hutt Valley from
P etone through to Upper Hutt. I will support you to
have the pregnancy and birth you want, making sure
you are fully informed and aware of your options for
pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatally- after your
baby is born. P lease contact me if you have any
questions.
Hutt Valley
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
pager: 04 472 8086
Lynley Davidson
I have been working in LMC practice for the last 22
years presently on the Kapiti C oast and previously in
Wellington. I am a partner in the Nikau Midwives
group providing continuity of midwifery care from
early pregnancy till 6 weeks after the baby's birth.
Mostly my scheduled visits are in the comfort of your
home, family members welcome to attend the visits.
I offer birth place of home, P araparaumu Maternity
and Wellington Hospital.
Kapiti C oast
Mobile: +64274577393
P ager: +6442988836
Raewyn P arry
I have been a Midwife since 2005, and work in the
community and hospital, from Johnsonville to
P ukerua Bay. I take 4 bookings monthly and have
wonderful team backup. As no Midwife can be
available for every moment, we make it possible for
you to meet the team if you wish. This ensures a
familiar face with shared information, no matter
which Midwife is available, at any time. I am also
happy to look after elective caesareans or postnatal
care only.
Northern suburbs
P orirua
Mobile: 027 4433751
Work: +64-026111575
Bev Andrews
I provide full midwifery care in the Hutt Valley area from Eastbourne, Wainuiomata through to Upper
Hutt. I have been a practicing midwife since 2008. I
work in a group with 3 other great midwives. For me
it is a privilege to be involved with a woman through
this lovely time in her life. I aim to assist and support
women and their families through the pregnancy,
birth and post natal period.
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Eastern Bays
Mobile: +64272500899
Work: +64-44728086
Wanni Tam
C aseload C hinese and English speaking midwife
based at Wellington
Northern suburbs
Mobile: +64211824449
Shingai Mare
I am a LMC midwife who works in P orirua. I provide
continuity care from pregnancy to 6 weeks
postpartum. I do home births, water births, birth
women at Kenepuru maternity and Wellington
Hospital. My contact no is 027 299 0902 or pager 238
2229.
P orirua
P ager: (04) 238 2229
Work: +64-272990902
Shari Bewley
Let me congratulate you on your pregnancy. Giving
birth is a beautiful life changing experience. I am a
mother myself of three beautiful children, who give
myself and my husband no end of joy. For the last
few years I have been working within the Hutt Valley
DHB as an employed midwife and am now looking
forward to working within the local community. I work
within a group of five other midwives that provide
experienced back up as and when required. I offer full
antenatal, labour and birth,...
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Eastern Bays
Mobile: +64273533962
Flick Lang
Hi there mums to be, my name is Flick. I am a
community midwife working in the lower Hutt valley,
Western hills and Eastbourne locations. I work
independently within the "Hutt Midwifery Team" . We
are a group of 8 midwives, who provide backup for
each other at all times. We have clinic rooms at 216
High Street, Lower Hutt. My clinic times are Monday
mornings and Wednesday afternoons. LAte
pregnancy and postnatal visits are done in your own
home. I feel birth is an individual journey for ...
Lower Hutt
Mobile: 021-7155-01
Linda Elvines
I am a case loading community midwife - I work with
a wonderful group of midwives called P orirua
Independent Midwives - P orirua and BirthTreasure
Midwifery Group I cover women living between
Newlands to P ukerua Bay area I am committed to
providing full antenatal, labour & birth and postnatal
care with a focus on continuity of care for a normal
life event. A woman and her whanau's personal and
wider family cultural needs are paramount to
ensuring a fully involved and wonderful journey
through ...
Northern suburbs
P orirua
Work: +64-277025413
C herie C arline
Hi I have been working as an LMC in the Newlands,
Johnsonville, P orirua and P ukerua Bay area for 9
years. I have 3 children and hope I can be what you
need in a midwife. With me you can deliver your baby
at Kenepuru Maternity, Wellington Hospital or have a
home birth. I also love waterbirth but the choice is
honestly yours. I am a continuity of care midwife
seeing you in the antenatal period, birth and
postnatally ie. after the birth (in your home). I work
with a group of midwives who back me u...
P orirua
Joanna Evans
Hi, I am an experienced midwife, working within an
established practice alongside three other supportive
and experienced midwives. I provide full midwifery
care from early pregnancy until your baby is 6 weeks
old. I am also happy to provide short-term antenatal
care or postnatal care if this is all that you require.
Antenatal appointments are usually on a Monday or
Tuesday in C annons C reek at our clinic, other
times/locations may be negotiated if needed.
P ostnatal visits will be at your home...
P orirua
Deborah Murphy
C ongratulations on being pregnant! I'm passionate
about working with and empowering woman through
their birth experience. I view life as a gift from God
and am privileged to work with families as they
welcome their new members into the world. I work in
the Hutt Valley from P etone to Silverstream including
Eastern and Western Hills. I've worked at Hutt
Hospital and am currently a Lead Maternity C arer as
a part of a group called New Beginnings - with Ngaire
Va'a, Jill Adamson, and Kim Billaney. ...
Hutt Valley
Lower Hutt
Jaime Walsh
C ongratulations on your pregnancy! I have worked as
a midwife at Lower Hutt hospital and am now
working as an independent midwife in the Hutt Valley
community with four other midwives. Our group
name is Bellies in Bloom and we provide antenatal,
labour, birth and postnatal care to women and their
families with an aim to empower them to make
informed decisions about their care and to achieve a
safe and positive birthing experience. P lease contact
me for any further questions
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Eastern Bays
Anne MacMillan
I've been a midwife for over 35 years and still love
guiding women and their families through pregnancy,
birth and the postnatal period. I belong to Kapiti
Midwives. We provide support for each other and our
clients. We're lucky to have a lovely primary unit at
P araparaumu, but have access to Wellington's
facilities when we need them. Other women have
their babies at home.
Kapiti C oast
Mobile: +64274677797
Home: +64-49023754
Mobile: +64-21415005
Holly Beasley
Hello and congratulations on your pregnancy! I
provide one to one midwifery care including
antenatal, birth, and postnatal care. My holistic
approach involves care that is focused on your
personal needs and requirements. I believe in
supporting and empowering women to achieve a safe
and positive experience. With my knowledge of the
latest research and best practice I can support you
with the choices you make. C entral to this is safety,
trust and care for you and your baby. I provide care
to wome...
Hutt Valley
Northern suburbs
P orirua
Kapiti C oast
Lower Hutt
P ager: 026109245
Jenni Green
Jenni is part of BirthWorks Midwifery Service, a group
of midwives who are passionate about midwifery.
She finds it a joy to walk alongside women and their
whanau/families as they journey towards parenthood,
or grow their existing families. She believes the role
of the midwife is an honour, and hopes to inform,
encourage and empower women throughout the
transition that is pregnancy. Jenni especially enjoys
supporting women to birth at home and to birth in
water. In her spare time Jenni loves...
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Eastern Bays
P hone type: P hone
number
Work: 04 8020771
Nicky C hevalier
Hi and congratulations on your pregnancy. I have 7
daughters and 2 grandchildren. I love my job because
I get to share in the most special time for a family. I
feel passionate about supporting women to achieve
their childbirth experience, whilst ensuring the safety
of both Mum and baby. I work with women and their
families in the Upper Hutt and Stokes Valley areas
and I am happy to support you in the hospital and at
home. I look forward to caring for you during your
pregnancy, childbirth ...
Upper Hutt
P ager: 044728086
Elyse C astelyn Hall
C ongratulations on your pregnancy! I am a midwife
working in the Hutt Valley region - within a group of
amazing, supportive midwives. I am passionate about
creating calm, relaxed environments for pregnancy,
birth and during the postnatal period with a particular
focus on gentle midwifery care. I have recently
graduated as a midwife, which ensures i have current
skills and knowledge based on the latest research.
P rior to becoming a midwife I studied fine arts and
photography - but have alway...
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Mobile: +64212968926
Lisa Scrimshaw
I am a dedicated mother of five children, ranging
from 6-18 years of age. I am family centered and am
passionate in providing quality, individualised
midwifery care to women. The journey towards
motherhood is a rewarding experience and I would
love to share this with you, providing continuity of
care that guides, supports your decisions and
enhances your birthing experience. I believe in
women and their partners being well informed and
prepared during their child birthing journey. I provide
i...
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Mobile: +64274398042
Gwen Ryan
"Birth is a normal life event and I believe all women
are entitled to the most holistic and natural childbirth
experience that is appropriate for them.” My name is
Gwen Ryan and I live in Raumati Beach with my
husband and my four children. I have been working
with Kapiti Midwives, an established group on the
C oast, since 2008. Every birth is different so whether
this is a woman’s first birth or subsequent birth I will
support them through the whole journey which can
be terrifying, challen...
Kapiti C oast
Mobile: +64275895560
Lauren C lements
C ongratulations on your pregnancy!! My name is
Lauren and I am a midwife working in Wellington
(specifically Western and Northern suburbs). I am
part of the midwifery collective called Domino
Midwives. This means that I have my own clients (and
they their own midwife), but cover and support is
regularly available through the other midwives in the
group. Dominos are a group of 8 midwives who share
similar views and beliefs about birth. The Midwifery
Service provided by the Domino Midwives is base...
Wellington C entral
Northern suburbs
Office: 04 9399580
P ager: 04 8010206
Kerry Fitzsimons
C ongratulations on your pregnancy. My name is
Kerry and I am a mum to 4 rugby mad boys. I
believe that as a midwife my role is to inform and
empower women and their families so that they
experience a safe and positive pregnancy and birth.
My ultimate goal is a well mum and a well baby. I
have worked in and out of the hospital system for the
last 15 years in mental health, child development and
now work as a community midwife. I work with
women throughout the Hutt Valley (From Upper
Hut...
Hutt Valley
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Mobile: +64211008740
P auleen Norman
Iam a New Zealand trained Registered General Nurse
and Midwife. I have been a Midwife for the last 30
years and have worked in Wellington and for the last
9 years on the Kapiti C oast. I offer home and hospital
birth at our local birthing unit at P araparaumu or in
Wellington Hospital.I believe that normal birth should
be achieved with as little intervention as possible and
I will meet the needs of my clients to the best of my
ability.
Kapiti C oast
Home: +64-42970444
Mobile: +64-21615338
Leanne Bowden
Hi I am Leanne Bowden. C ongratulations on your
pregnancy! As a midiwfe I work with you from the
beginning of your pregnancy, labour and birth and till
four to six weeks after your baby is born. I see my
role as a bit like a travel agent, you have decided
where you are going and you come to me to help you
with decisions along the journey to getting there. My
belief is that this your journey, and for it to be great
experience, we all need to trust each other and as
such encourage partners an...
Wellington C entral
Southern suburbs
Work: +64-26106217
Theresa Love (Whitman)
I am a Registered Midwife now providing range of
care for women. P ostnatal - if you have delivered
outside of the. Upper Hutt region, but require
postnatal care, I do the full most natal component,
Early pregnancy - Also providing early pregnancy
care for women finding it difficult to find a midwife, or
will be changing region in their pregnancy Miscarriage
support/care -If you are currently going through a
miscarriage and don't have a midwife, I will care for
you during this time,...
Hutt Valley
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Mobile: +64275454831
Wellington C entral
Northern suburbs
Southern suburbs
Eastern Bays
Mobile: +64278966411
Northern suburbs
021 247 0277: P hone
number
Karen Labone
Antoinette Ferreira
Midwife since February 1998, working in multiple
settings. LMC midwife in Wellington area since 2007. I
take on 4-5 clients a month. I am taking on clients
due January 2015 onwards. I offer care to woman for
antenatal, labour,birth and postnatal. I am part of
C apital C ity Midwives and they provide my back up
care.
Sam McKay
I qualified in 2009. I have since worked as an LMC
and a hospital midwife. I hold a certificate in
midwifery acupuncture and offer prebirth
acupuncture to all my clients. I take a small/medium
caseload from C entral wellington and surrounding
suburbs. I am well supported within a group of like
minded midwives(capital city midwives). We believe in
holistic care, with the goal always being a happy,
healty mum and baby.
Wellington C entral
Northern suburbs
Southern suburbs
Mobile: 027-345-0730
Abi P rescott
Hi i'm Abi. I work with 3 other midwives providing
midwifery care in the hutt valley. I am very
passionate about my work and feel very privileged to
be involved in such a special time in families life. If
you are looking for a midwife feel free to contact me.
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Home: +64-45688042
Mobile: +64211364115
C hristine Griffiths
I have worked full time as midwife since registering in
September 1985. During this time I have worked in
both the hospital and the community in various roles
including working as a core midwife, as an LMC
midwife and in midwifery management positions at
both Hutt and Wellington Hospitals. I moved into
midwifery education in 2010 becoming involved in the
blended learning model of midwifery education
delivered through Otago P olytechnic, while remaining
based in Whitby, where I live. I am involved...
Hutt Valley
P orirua
Mobile: +64210378656
Grace Francis
C ongratulations! My name is Grace and I am a
midwife working in Wellington. I am part of the
midwifery collective called Domino Midwives. This
means that I have my own clients (and they their
own midwife), but cover and support is regularly
available through the other midwives in the group.
Dominos are a group of 8 midwives who share similar
views and beliefs about birth. The Midwifery Service
provided by the Domino Midwives is based on the
strong belief that pregnancy, labour and childbirth
ar...
Wellington C entral
Southern suburbs
office: 04 939 9580
Work (pager): +6448010206
Sarah Scanlan
Hello, I am an experienced midwife (and Registered
Nurse prior to this) having trained and qualified in the
UK in 1999. I provide full LMC care for women from
Wellington's northern suburbs and the P orirua Area. I
work with a long established midwifery practice with
three other experienced midwives. We facilitate births
in Wellington Hospital and Kenepuru Maternity unit. I
have experience in high risk pregnancies, and IVF
pregnancies as well as normal pregnancy. I provide
care from early pregnanc...
Northern suburbs
P orirua
P age: 08000102024
Victoria Nina P anteleeva
I work in Northern suburbs in Wellington, C rofton
Downs, Ngaio, Broadmeadows, Khandallah,
P aparangi, as well as Tawa and Linden. I also can take
clients from other areas if I am free. I am bilingual, I
speak Russian and English. I have broad multicultural
clientele and experienced working with emigrants
community.
Northern suburbs
P orirua
P hone type: P hone
number
Suzanne Miller
Tena koe. I have been practicing midwifery since
1991, and while these days I mostly work as a
midwifery lecturer, I do maintain a small home birth
caseload, perhaps one or two women per month. I
have fantastic colleagues for back-up when
necessary, and we love to support families to have
safe and satisfying birth experiences at home.
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Eastern Bays
Work: +64-272727308
Jacqui Venning
I work in the Hutt Valley area. I have a small caseload
and I offer women the choice of birthing at home or
hospital. I believe that birth is a normal part of life
and that it ought to be a positive and safe experience
using the least amount of intervention as possible. I
work closely with my practice partner Judi Slankard.
Hutt Valley
Mobile: +64276544035
Beki Williams
Wow what a good idea to help mums find a midwife! I
know it was hard for me as a first time mum
especially to find out about different midwives. Im
Beki, I'm a mum to five and work with 7 other
fantastic midwives in Upper Hutt Midwives. I offer full
midwifery care to the Hutt Valley from Lower Hutt to
Upper Hutt and most areas inbetween. I like to
center my practice around my women and also
encourage my dads to 'catch' their baby. I love my
job and feel priviledged to be apart of such a spec...
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
Mobile: +64211856571
Work: +64-4728086
Victoria Roper
I am an experienced midwife in my 10th year of
practice. I have worked in a range of settings,
including in the hospital as core staff, overseas and
for the last 4 years as a LMC in the community. I
enjoy providing continuity of care and take a caseload
of 4-5 per month with back up provided by 2 of my
colleagues. I provide an antenatal clinic and hospital
births with home postnatal visits.
Wellington C entral
Eastern Bays
Mobile: +64-21911528
Kass Ozturk
I have been a midwife since 2001 and I am part of
the midwifery collective called Domino Midwives. This
means that I have my own clients (and they their
own midwife), but cover and support is regularly
available through the other midwives in the group.
Domino Midwives are a group of 6 midwives who
share similar views and beliefs about birth. The
midwifery service provided by the Domino Midwives
is based on the strong belief that pregnancy, labour
and childbirth are normal life events for most wo...
Wellington C entral
Northern suburbs
Southern suburbs
P orirua
Work: 04 8010206
Ngaire Va'a
I am a Maori/European midwife that has been
practicing for 9 years. I work in a group alongside 3
other wonderful midwives and I cover Wainuiomata
and central Lower Hutt up to Naenae/Taita. I have
worked at both the Hutt and Wellington DHBs but
have been working in the community since March
2012. I love working in the community and am
privileged to share in the pregnancy and birth
experiences of women and their whanau.
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Mobile: 021-459-978
Jill Adamson
I'm a Lead Maternity C arer who works with women in
the Wainuiomata and the Hutt Valley. I've had the
privilage of working with many familes over the last
11 years since 2002 as a midwife. I work with a group
called New Beginnings - with Kim Billaney, Deborah
Murphy and Ngaire Va'a. If you are pregnant and
looking for a midwife feel free to contact me with any
questions
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Mobile: +64-21711083
Work: +64-21711083
Tanya Stewart
I am an LMC midwife living on the Kapiti C oast with
my family of 4 young children. I provide LMC care to
women and their families on the Kapiti C oast,
offering homebirth, primary birthing facility (in
P araparaumu), or birth in Wellington hospital as
options of places to birth. My philosophy on
pregnancy and childbirth is that is a normal
physiological life event, and given the right
environment and supportive midwifery care every
woman and her family will have a rewarding childbirth
experienc...
Kapiti C oast
Mobile: +64212124671
Kim Billaney
I am lucky enough to work with an amazing group of
midwives called New Beginnings. I cover the
Wainuiomata and lower Hutt Valley area. It is a
honour to be apart of a women and her Whanau's
pregnancy and childbirth experience. If you are
looking for a midwife I would be happy to answer any
questions.
Hutt Valley
Wainuiomata
Lower Hutt
Mobile: +64273433816
Bridget Kerkin
Kia ora, my name is Bridget Kerkin. I am currently
working as a midwifery lecturer for Otago
P olytechnic, in the Wellington region but take a small
number of return and homebirth clients every year. It
is a privilege to work with women and their whanau
as they prepare to expand their family. I am focused
on developing a strong partnership with my clients
and I'm committed to supporting the physiological
processes of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal (the
6 weeks after baby is born) period.
Hutt Valley
Work: +64-48020771
Michelle Vincent
10 years in LMC practice in Wellington, birthing at
Wellington Hospital, clinic at Ngaio Medical C entre
Northern suburbs
Mobile: +64272295241
Noreen Roche
LMC caseloading in Kapiti in a group practice
Kapiti C oast
Home: +64-49040472
Mobile: +64-21452763
Work: +64-21452763
Sue Whitley
I am an experienced midwife and work with four
other midwives. We provide full midwifery care,
sharing workloads to maintain sustainability of our
group. Our midwifery rooms are in Newtown
Wellington C entral
Northern suburbs
Southern suburbs
P orirua
Mobile: +64-21656995
Jen C oleman
I am a community-based midwife offering homebirth,
water birth and hospital birth to the women of the
Hutt Valley. It is an honour to share the journey of
pregnancy, labour, birth and early parenthood with
women and their whanau/families. My dream is that
through encouraging, informing and empowering
midwifery care I can help women establish a platform
for strong and confident mothering, for the benefit of
their whanau/family, and society as a whole. I deeply
trust in the ability of women’s...
Hutt Valley
Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
P ager: 048020771
Laura Sissons
My name is Laura and I am a midwife working in
Wellington. I am part of the midwifery collective called
Domino Midwives. This means that I have my own
clients (and they their own midwife), but cover and
support is regularly available through the other
midwives in the group. Dominos are a group of 6
midwives who share similar views and beliefs about
birth. The Midwifery Service provided by the Domino
Midwives is based on the strong belief that
pregnancy, labour and childbirth are normal life
even...
Wellington C entral
Southern suburbs
Home: P hone number
Mobile: P hone number
Work: +64-49399580
Megan Williams (was
Heatherington)
Hi, my name is Megan, and I've been working in the
P orirua area for the past 9 years. I currently work
part-time as a core midwife for Wellington Womens,
and also part-time providing antenatal and postnatal
care working with the midwives in Aotea Team C are
and BirthOptions. My midwifery philosophy is that
women deserve excellent and safe care throughout
their entire pregnancy, labour and birth, and
postnatal journey, and I thoroughly enjoy working
with and supporting these fabulous midwives to p...
P orirua
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