We have moved to : 87, Otaika Road, Whangarei

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                             New Website : www.marieandmaureen.co.nz         
                            

Midwife means ‘with woman’

Welcome to my web page, feel free to have a look around, also you may be interested to read my blog. 

As a midwife I am your advocate and empower you in all of your pregnancy choices.  Although childbirth is a normal life event, it is also a sacred and spiritual time for you and your family/whanau.

Facilitating your baby's journey into this world is a great occasion. To be the midwife you have entrusted to birth your baby, for me is a very wonderful and special privilege.

I endorse the New Zealand College of Midwives Partnership model of care which emphasises an open communicative relationship of sharing information. This means I form a partnership with you to create a plan designed specifically to address the special needs of your pregnancy.

I have assisted many women to have a life fulfilling and satisfying childbirth and I look forward to having the opportunity to do the same for you.

I recognise the unique place of Maori in New Zealand and believe that understanding between cultures is best learnt through listening, sharing, respect and talking.

The heart of my philosophy is that you and your family/whanau deserve the best care during your pregnancy.

Phone: 027 472 0077
Fax:
Email: mariethemidwife@gmail.com

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 Introducing Maureen my midwifery partner

 Maureen Priestley

 Mobile : 0220832132

Hello/ kia ora my name is Maureen.  I registered as a Midwife in June 1999 after a 4 year Degree Bachelor of Arts with honours. I worked full time in the UK as a Midwife in all aspects on Midwifery care. It has always been my dream to come to New Zealand to utilise my skills as a Midwife. In December 2010 it became reality and I am excited to bring with me lots of skills and experience to be truly ‘with woman’.

I will endeavour to:-

  •  Promote practices that enhance the health of the woman/wahine and her family/whanau and encourage their participation in her health care.  Promote normality in midwifery through educating and reassuring families/ whanau that it is a physiological process.
  • To empower women/ wahine with researched based knowledge to make informed choices regarding their care with up to date research based information.
  • Encourage partner/birthing attendant/whanua to participate for example massaging mums lower back etc.
  • Act as an advocate for women throughout their care giving the woman control and involvement over her experience. I am able with my years of experience and skills to recognise when I need to intervene when normal becomes abnormal. 

I look forward to being your midwife and believe it is a privilege to share your experience at a special memorable time of your life.