Name: Birthplace: Month: Region: Central North Island A rea: Printed: 07/10/2018 NAME ABOUT ME PHONE

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1 Name: Birthplace: Month: Region: Central North Island A rea: Printed: 07/10/2018 NAME ABOUT ME PHONE Jo Watson I'm Currently on Maternity leave, and returning to practice Jan Arohanui Jo Kia ora Gorgeous Wahine, It's wonderful that you're here. I've been a midwife now for 10 years and I have loved every minute of it. I've been blessed to work with women and whānau all across the country, from first time Mum's to Mum's with more experience, I'm here to help you navigate this amazing, and sometimes challenging time of pregnancy and childbirth.i am passionate about ensuring that women and their whā... Mobile: Emma Le Lievre Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy!! I am a registered midwife based in Palmerston North and provide midwifery care to women and their families in the Manawatu. My role is to work alongside you and your family through the pregnancy, birth and 6 weeks following your birth. Some women may require additional support during this time therefore I work in collaboration with other health professionals including obstetricians. I provide antenatal care at my clinic rooms at 95 Heretaunga Stree... Work/mobile: Dawn Jacobs I am a registered Nurse and Midwife from the UK. NZ has been my home since My passion lies in helping women experience and achieve normal birth. My commitment is to support and guide you throughout your pregnancy birth and postnatal time. To provide you and your family with a positive and rewarding life experience, helping you with the changes that take place as you become parents for the first time or begin to learn the art of enjoying a growing family. I provide antenatal care at room... Mobile: Phone type: Phone number Work: Melanie Collins Congratulations on your pregnancy! How very exciting for you :) My name is Melanie and I am very passionate about the work I do with women and their families, I am dedicated in providing safe midwifery care and education that meets individual needs. I have a low case load (3-4 women a month) so that our appointments are not rushed and therefore I can provide more quality care. In the partnership I offer appointments either from your home or in my midwifery clinic room. I enjoy sharing r... Mobile: Michaela Dunn Congratulations on your pregnancy. I love my job and am privileged to be a part of a woman and her family s journey through pregnancy and birth. Being a mother of two children I understand the importance of family and how precious they are to us. My philosophy is that pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood is a natural life event for women. In partnership with you I will endeavour to achieve the outcome of a safe and healthy pregnancy, birth and family, through shared knowledge, informed consen... Mobile: Linda Shannon I am an LMC and Midwifery Leader at Dannevirke Community Hospital. I work in a team of LMCs who have their own caseload and cover each other for time off. We offer waterbirth, at home or in our unit and if you birth at the hospital you may stay postnatally. I believe birth is a normal part of life and offer support for women to have a natural birth. Sometimes birth becomes complicated and I think if you are well informed and supported to make decisions for yourself it makes a difference. I o... Mobile: Bridget Hosking Congratulations on your pregnancy! My name is Bridget and I am a registered midwife, childbirth educator and mum of 3 living on The Kapiti Coast. I am currently available to provide full antenatal/labour and birth/postnatal care to women and their families who live between Otaki and Pukerua Bay. I am also happy to provide postnatal only care and care for women having elective caesarean sections. I believe that every woman deserves good care and support during her maternity experience a... Mobile: Work: Faith Watters Talofa Lava, Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy! My name is Faith and I provide midwifery care to the Horowhenua region. I provide care for women wanting to birth in Levin or in their homes from Otaki to Levin, Foxton, Shannon to everywhere in between. I have chosen to take on only small caseload of two to four women a month to be able to balance my time and provide care to women within my community. My philosophy focuses on informed consent and women's choices. I believe strongly... Mobile: Paula Balchin (Bolt) Hi There, Congratulations on your new pregnancy. My name is Paula Balchin (previously Bolt), I was a registered nurse for 20 years (the last 16 years in intensive care) before changing career path to become a Registered Midwife in 2003 with a Bachelor of Midwifery Degree and was awarded a Massey Scholarship for graduating in the top 5%. I am a mother of 2 grown children and a grandmother of three:) I provide antenatal clinics in Feilding and Palmerston North. I have a low caseload of 3-4 wo... Mobile: Work:

2 Poppy Hardy Hi there, congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm a midwife in the Whanganui region and have lived here for 14 years, however I am originally from England. I became a midwife due to my passion surrounding the special partnership between women and midwives and also my strong belief in a woman's ability to make, grow, birth and nurture her baby. I believe that no two women's journey's are the same and so I offer individualised care based on your wants and needs during your maternity journey.... Mobile: Karen Knox I have been a midwife for 21 years. I have worked in the U.K. and N.Z. in different settings from small rural birthing units to large teaching hospitals. I have been working as an LMC midwife for 5 years. I am a Mum to three wonderful kids who were all born at home. I am passionate about natural remedies and natural birthing. I also hold a Diploma in Massage and Aromatherapy. I hold my clinics at Pirie Street in Palmerston North. I work with amazing, dedicated colleagues who are very suppor... Mobile: Angelique Tucker I am a midwife that has been registered since My early practice has been based in a remote rural area, and I moved to Wanganui in early I have three teenage children, two boys and a girl. My belief about midwifery is that midwives are the guardians of normal birth, and their job is to help prepare and facilitate a woman s progression to motherhood. I believe that pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding are a normal part of a woman s life. I consider the relationship between a midwife... Mobile: Kylee Martin Congratulations on your pregnancy! I believe that pregnancy and birth are normal life events for most women, and work to empower women to fulfil their individual pregnancy and birthing aspirations in the birth environment of their choice, whether this is home, primary birthing unit, or hospital. As a mother of two children I understand the significance of the relationship that you have with your midwife, and the impact that this can have on your childbirth experience. It is important to me th NIKAU opt #4: Phone number Heather Gennills Congratulations on the wonderful news of your pregnancy! Are you now looking for the right midwife for you? Here is a little information about myself to assist in that important decision - my almost fifty years of life have given me an array of life experiences which add value to the midwifery experience I have, and the care I provide. My role as an LMC midwife allows me the privilege to build relationships with women and their families which positively impacts on the birthing experience. I have... Mobile: Sarah Stoney Congratulations on your pregnancy. I value continuity of care and believe each woman's childbirth experience is different. I offer you quality care throughout the pregnancy, birth and postnatal time. Being a mother of two, I understand first-hand the importance of holistic midwifery care that centres around you and the needs of your family and whānau. My philosophy is that every childbirth experience is a privilege to share, and each woman offers her her own birth culture and values to the... Mobile: Heba Hegazi about me: Hi. I am Heba a registered midwife and a nurse. I was born and bred in Egypt, with Arabic being my mother tongue. I have lived & worked in New Zealand since 2004 and I am a New Zealand citizen. I have long experience in women's health since 1991 overseas. I also worked at Women's Health Unit at Palmerston North hospital as a nurse for number of years. I maintain a low case load of 2-3 women / month & run a weekly clinic in palmerston North. I also provide home visits during pre... Mobile: Fiona McKenzie Hi there I'm Fiona and I have been practicing as a midwife since I have worked as an LMC and a hospital midwife over the last 15 years. I believe that knowing your carer throughout your pregnancy and childbirth experience makes for a more positive experience. I believe in supporting you and offering you options that will make your experience one you can look back on with fondness. I aim to support women, for you to feel safe and comfortable, and to go through your experience feeling em... Mobile: Simone Vautier Hi, congratulations on your pregnancy. My name is Simone Vautier I am a midwife and mother to two gorgeous girls aged eleven and five. I enjoy working with women and their families in navigating their choice throughout pregnancy birth and postnatal. I feel very passionate about providing women with the information and support they need to make safe choices throughout their care. To receive care that is defined as appropriate by you allows for a comfortable and positive transition to parent... Mobile: Trish Cleland I am both a Registered Nurse and a Reg Midwife having lived and trained as a midwife in the UK and been back in NZ as a midwife since end I love the fact that my role never feels like a job as I'm always meeting new people and their families, and being involved in such a special time of their lives.my commitment to you is to provide care that is professional, approachable and accessible.i work with my midwife partner Cheryl Benn and we cover each other for alternate week ends off.my cas... Mobile: Leah Lawrence Hello and congratulations on your pregnancy! I am a midwife dedicated to providing holistic midwifery care for women and their families throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and the first six weeks postnatal. I am passionate about this role and the opportunity it gives me to form unique partnerships where I can support women to have empowering and fulfilling experiences. I became a mother myself in 2010 and have since had another two children in 2013 and These experiences ignited... Mobile:

3 Annie Smith Hi, and congratulations on your pregnancy! I am 34 years old, and a mother of three two girls and one boy. I have tried many things in my working life, the last adventure was working as a personal trainer in a womens gym. As a midwife, I enjoy working with women and their families, providing the necessary care and guidance to empower and support women in the way they find works best. My goal is to work in partnership with you to ensure that your pregnancy, birth and the initial parenting exp... Mobile: Jessica Mill Hello and congratulations on your pregnancy. I was born and raised in New Zealand and have two beautiful children. I love to work with women and their families and believe that pregnancy and childbirth are significant and normal life events for most women. I provide In home visits and individualised care with a strong focus on partnership and normal birth where possible. I take a small caseload of women per month. Mobile: Esther Manville (Pilato) Kia orana! Congratulations on your pregnancy and the exciting journey you have ahead of you. It's a special time in your life, when choosing the right people to support you is an important part of the journey. I am dedicated and passionate about encouraging and empowering women throughout their antenatal, labour & birth, and initial parenting experiences. I enjoy providing relevant, user-friendly information, as well as the necessary care and guidance that can support women and their families t... Mobile: Nicky Hamdi-Pacha Hi I am Nicky Hamdi-Pacha. Congratulations on your pregnancy! I am a self employed, caseloading midwife offering midwifery care from conception, through labour and birth and for up to 6 weeks after. I share my midwifery knowledge and encourage women to share their knowledge as we work together. My aim is to help you feel safe and confident in preparation for giving birth and looking after your baby. I believe if women take care of their health and nutrition during pregnancy it builds a foun... Mobile: Phone type: Phone number Joanne (Jo) Henwood-Tua Congratulations and welcome to a new challenge in you lives. I am a registered nurse/midwife and have been working as a midwife for the past 15 years. I previously enjoyed an 11 year career in nursing before pursuing my passion for midwifery. My passion is working along side woman and their families throughout their time of immense change. I have a strong philosophy to promote birth as normal and will protect this with a passion within my scope of practise. I am qualified in pregnancy acupu... Mobile: Naumai Wipaki Tena koe, After a few years away practicing midwifery in the area of Hamilton; I have returned to Taihape with my husband who whakapapa to the area of Mokai Patea. My practice is sharing my midwifery knowledge to encourage self care, adding to your own basket of knowledge. Ensuring your journey and your baby's journey is as healthy and safe as possible. Due to the uniqueness of the large rural area covered; I work with a small team here in Taihape. Our clinic is the primary birthing unit in Taih... Mobile: Work: Annette Turner-Steele Hi my name is Annette Turner-Steele and I would like to congratulate you on your pregnancy. I am a Midwife living and working in Marton taking on a small case load of 3 women a month around the Rangitikei/Wanganui area and look forward to sharing your amazing journey. I offer women a friendly & personal approach to pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period in a way that suits their needs. I believe that pregnancy is a normal life event for most women and should be woman-led where ever pos... Mobile: Jayne Waite Congratulations on your pregnancy! I qualified as a Registered Nurse in 1993 and completed my Midwifery in I initially worked as a LMC but have been a secondary care midwife at MidCentral Health for the past 10 years. I joined the Heretaunga Midwifery Centre in December 2013 and am loving being involved with women and their families through their pregnancy, birth and post-natal journey. I see women antenatally at the midwifery rooms at 95 Heretaunga Street and visit women postnat... Home: Mobile: Cheryl Benn Congratulations on your pregnancy. The group of midwives I work with is called Positive birthing- our aim is to support women to have a positive and satisfying pregnancy, labour, birth and early parenting experience. I have been a midwife for over 30 years and worked as a self-employed caseloading midwife for the last 15 years. I also do some part-time work as midwifery advisor to MidCentral and Whanganui DHBs. I still do some research and thesis supervision/marking for Massey University. In... Mobile: Helen Burlison Hi, congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm Helen a midwife and mother of two wonderful children. As a midwife, the safeguarding and promotion of health throughout the childbearing cycle are central to my care. I respect pregnancy as a state of health, and childbirth a normal physiological process and profound event in a woman's life. I believe in a woman s ability to birth her baby and offer support and kindness regardless of the mode of birth. I carry a low caseload of 3-4 women a month and w... Mobile: Ange Pollard Congratulations! Having a baby is a remarkable journey and I love supporting women and whanau through-out this special time. I believe in developing trusting relationships with the women and whanau I provide care for and I take the time to share up-to-date evidencebased information so women can make choices that are right for them. I provide safe and supportive care, wherever women chose to birth - home, our fabulous local birthing unit in Paraparaumu or Wellington Regional Hospital.... Mobile:

4 Paula Tolley Bumps Maternity Services is a group practice of midwives providing personal and professional care to the women and their families in the Whanganui region. We at Bumps believe that pregnancy and childbirth are normal life events for most women. We work in partnership with women and are committed to supporting continuity of midwifery care throughout pregnancy, birth and until 6 weeks after baby is born. Continuity of care is central to our practice. It is our belief that if the woman knows her c... Mobile: Cyd Welsh Congratulations on your pregnancy, you are in for an interesting & exciting few months. It is a wonderful thing to be able to share in your journey, I have great memories of the strong women & wonderful families I have worked with over the years saw me train as a Reg Nurse and continue to work in that field till My focus changed to the healthy client and healthy beginnings for babies and families. I studied Midwifery at AUT (Auckland) & completed my degree in 1996 after which I wor... Mobile: Alison Nelson Welcome to this page. Perhaps you are pregnant or planning on being pregnant. I started off as a registered nurse 28 years ago, had my first child and was so amazed and empowered by this experience that I followed the passion that was awakened in me and have continued to do so for 24 years. I have worked as both a primary Lead Maternity Carer and a hospital secondary care midwife. I will provide antenatal care at a clinic working out of Te Aroha Noa, labour and birth care at Palmer... Mobile: Cindy Buckley-Taine I have been a midwife for many years and have worked in all areas of midwifery within the hospital as a core midwife and I now work as an LMC midwife and base my clinics at an established midwifery practice in Palmerston North. For personal reasons I now care for woman who want an elective caesarean delivery due to medical reasons or having had a previous caesarean. I will also care for woman who I have cared for in the past. Mobile: Katherine Hall Bumps Maternity Services is a group practice of midwives providing personal and professional care to the women and their families in the Whanganui region. We at Bumps believe that pregnancy and childbirth are normal life events for most women. We work in partnership with women and are committed to supporting continuity of midwifery care throughout pregnancy, birth and up to 6 weeks after baby is born. Continuity of care is central to our practice. It is our belief that if the woman knows her c... Mobile: Pager: Phone number Katie Brewis Hi there my name is Katie Brewis and I am currently working in the Waimarino area, Ruapehu District with Annie Price. We work together with a 4 days on 4 days off roster, providing care from conception through labour and birth and for up to 6 weeks postnatally. I have been practising as a midwife for 12 years now and have 5 of my own children. I believe strongly in women's abilities to grow healthy babies and have a healthy pregnancy and childbirth experience. This process is facilitated by g... Mobile: Work: Yvette Williams Congratulations on your pregnancy, I'm Yvette. I trained and worked as a midwife in the UK before moving to the beautiful Manawatu in I work in partnership with you providing safe and holistic midwifery care focusing on individual needs and requirements. I work with a supportive practice partner, Karen Knox. providing care for 4 women a month, with antenatal visits at clinic, supporting home or hospital birth and postnatal care for up to 6 weeks. Mobile: Lesa Haynes I love caring for women and their families through this special and personal time. Its all about creating families. I provide antenatal, labour and birth, and postnatal care as negotiated with the woman. I believe in supporting women and their families to make the right decisions for them backed up with education and resources as available. I provide continuity of care throughout labour as I am epidural certified if an epidural is required. I am also a mum to two busy school boys who are growing... Mobile: Work: Janelle Wilson Hi there, Congratulations on your pregnancy journey so far. I'm Janelle, I have 4 amazing children/teenagers of my own and have fostered teenagers before embarking on the amazing journey of midwifery. I offer antenatal appointments in your own home and can provide LMC care for you and your family from the time you find out you're pregnant until 6 weeks postnatally. I work with a midwifery partner Kylie Robson and we have alternate weekends off. Feel free to give me a call and we can chat abo... Mobile: Kylie Robson Congratulations on your pregnancy! My name is Kylie and I am passionate about providing care for women and their families during the ante natal, birth and post natal periods. I value continuity of care and keeping you fully informed because I want you to feel secure in your decisions during this special time. I have a small case load of up to four women a month. My practice partner is Janelle Wilson and I currently do home ante natal visits. I have two school age children and have previou... Mobile: Amanda Douglas Kia Ora Congratulations on your pregnancy. My name is Amanda Douglas and I would love to journey with you and your whanau throughout your pregnancy journey. I work within a wonderful team of four and continue to love what I do. Please don't hesitate to contact me for more information about myself and philosophy. Mobile: Julie Bishop I started my career as a Registered Nurse in 2004 and soon discovered that I loved working with women and their families. I am from Canada originally and after working as a nurse for several years, I decided to pursue a midwifery career here in New Zealand. I am currently working as a Community Midwife in the Kapiti region with Nikau Midwives. I also have completed a year in Wellington Hospital as a hospital midwife. My role as a midwife is to provide you with information throughout your p...

5 Whitney Chilvers Kia Ora and congratulations on your pregnancy! My name is Whitney Chilvers and I really enjoy working with women and their families during such a special time in their lives. My philosophy is to provide support and continuity of care during your pregnancy, birth and postnatal period. I hold appointments in both Palmerston North and Pahiatua and I work in partnership with another midwife Simone Vautier. Mobile: Sherry Horton Hello, I am a registered midwife employed by Taihape Health Ltd to provide LMC services within our local area. We are a team of three midwives who work together to provide quality care for those women who choose to book with us. I am very dedicated and love working alongside women and their families throughout a time of immense change. I believe that we have a wonderful family orientated facility, comprising of one birthing room and one postnatal room. Please feel free to contact us should you h... Maternity Unit: Mobile: Pager: Robyn McDougal Congratulations on your recent pregnancy. This is one of the most exciting times of your life. I am a midwife that has worked predominantly remote rural and as a locum. I have wonderful practice partners and we offer home birth and water birth. Mobile: work: Amy Hodgson Hi, in addition to being a mother of two beautiful children I am a community case loading midwife in the Wanganui area. I offer all women personalized care throughout their childbirth experience, this includes pre-conception advice, antenatal care, labour and birth as well as postnatal care. While working in partnership with women, my aim is to provide a safe and secure environment that empowers and supports women during their birthing experience. If you are looking for a midwife please feel fre... Mobile: Jane Meredith I have worked as a LMC midwife in Levin for the past 14 years where I live with my family. Our roots are now firmly planted in the Horowhenua.. Originally from the UK, I trained as a midwife at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and as a registered nurse at a London teaching hospital. I am an experienced midwife, having worked around the world in both rich and poor countries gaining knowledge, understanding and humility. This has given me huge respect and admiration for women, motherhood and for t... Home: Mobile: Work: Michelle Elston Born -Opunake,Taranaki. I became a registered Nurse 1994-Taranaki Polytechnic I became a registered Midwife in 1996-AUT I live in Whanganui with my husband and 3 children. I promote an open and honest relationship and believe sharing information leads to informed choices in planning your care. I work with three other Midwifes in Whanganui. I am currently registered. Mobile: Tash Robertson I am really excited to be sharing this unique time with you whether it be your first baby or a new addition to your growing family. I have lived on the coast for 13 years with my husband and six children. I feel passionate about women s health and informed choice. As your midwife I will walk this journey with you and your family and provide the information for you to be able to make choices around your pregnancy and birth. I work alongside a multidisciplinary team of health professionals in my... Mobile: 08004nikau push 9 Annie Price Hi congratulations on your pregnancy I look forward to sharing your journey with you and your whanau to meet your new pepe. I Work in the Waimarino district with my wonderful practice partner Katie Brewis.Katie and I work a 4 on 4 off roster providing care from conception to 6 weeks postnatally.on my days off Katie will care for you. I Have been practicing as a midwife in the Hawkes Bay community for 23 years.i believe woman birth best where ever they feel comfortable and supported, Woffer... Mobile: Tungane Kani Titiro whakarunga ko te maunga whakaruruhau ko Whakapunake Titiro whakararo ko te rerenga wai ki Te Reinga, rere ana ki nga awa o Te Wairoa Ko Ngati Kahungunu, Ko Ruapani nga iwi Ko Ngati Hinehika te hapu Ko Pani raua ko Mei Tipoki oku tipuna Tihei mauri ora! Ko Tungane Kani toku ingoa I enjoy working in rural and remote rural communities to provide quality midwifery care at our comfortable and friendly primary birthing facility in Wairoa. I am one of a team of midwives employed by Hawk... Phone type: Phone number Susan Cleland Hi. I have just started back fulltime at the Whanganui Hospital so I am currently only taking repeat clients. If I have not looked after you in the past, I will look forward to looking after you on the ward at the maternity unit. If I have looked after you in the past, flick me a text :- ) Mobile: Katte Johnston I am passionate about journeying with women from early pregnancy through to parenthood. Antenatal visits can be either at your home or at our clinic located at The Palms. I strongly believe that women should be able to birth where they feel most comfortable and therefore support women both in a homebirth or hospital setting. Looking forward to meeting with you. Mobile: Carla Easton Mobile:

6 Jacqui Paine Bumps Maternity Services is a group practice of midwives providing personal and professional care to the women and their families in the Whanganui region. We at Bumps believe that pregnancy and childbirth are normal life events for most women. We work in partnership with women and are committed to supporting continuity of midwifery care throughout pregnancy, birth and until 6 weeks after baby is born. Continuity of care is central to our practice. It is our belief that if the woman knows her c... Mobile: Work: Linda Findlay I am Linda Findlay RGN RM[ Scot ] ADN [Well]. I am one of three midwives who work in the Whanganui City and District. I have been an LMC for many years and am comfortable with hospital and home births. I am committed to providing quality, up to date midwifery care and respect your choices and personal wishes for your childbirth experience Mobile: Work: Jennie Ferguson Mobile: New Zealand College Of Midwives 2013