Welcome

Welcome to the Howick Midwife website, a source of information and support for pregnancy, birth, postnatal and parenting. On this site you will find out more about me and my midwifery philosophies.

Midwifery is a way of life and birth is a normal physiological process that usually requires little intervention. However if there were any concerns I would not hesitate to refer to a specialist. I believe that all relevant information should be given to make sound decisions during the childbirth experience. My practice is to work in partnership with woman and family/whanau as I believe it is important to include as much as possible the people that the woman wishes to have around at this special time. I am committed to ensuring that each woman has the best pregnancy and birth.

I am a Senior Midwifery Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology and also work as an independent midwife. I have a small caseload of approximately six women a year. I have the privilege to work with two wonderful midwives who back me up. During pregnancy the women I care for have the opportunity to meet one of these midwives so they become familiar with her.

Services Provided

All of the services are free** and I have access to the following birthing facilities:

• Your own home
• Botany Maternity Unit
• Middlemore Hospital

Following services are offered:

• Pre- pregnancy discussion and information
• No-obligation initial visit
• Information regarding choices for care
• Relaxed visits in your own home or at my home
• Education and information including books and videos
• Referral for testing relating to pregnancy (eg blood tests/ultrasound scanning)
• Labour and birthing Support (including water births)
• Support and information during the early postnatal weeks including assistance with breastfeeding
• Postnatal care for you and your baby until 4 - 6 weeks
• Prescriptions related to pregnancy and birth, including contraception
• Referral to other health practitioners & specialists

Contacting Me

(** Maternity care is fully funded for eligible persons otherwise charges may apply.)