You don’t need to see your GP if you think you are pregnant. We can confirm your pregnancy, prescribe pregnancy iodine and folic acid and provide all ongoing care free of charge if you are eligible for free healthcare in NZ. Click below to see your eligibility for free pregnancy care.

Eligibility for Pregnancy care

We provide all antenatal care during the pregnancy, arranging all tests and scans that are required and referring to other practitioners if needed. Our antenatal clinic is located in Northcote on Auckland’s North Shore. This care is free of charge if you are eligible for free healthcare in NZ. Click below to read more about the tests, screening and scans that are offered during your pregnancy.

Tests and Scans in pregnancy

When you are in established labour, we provide labour care and stay with you until a few hours after the baby is born. In early labour we will liaise with you over the phone and visit you at home if necessary. Most of our midwives support births at home, North Shore Hospital, or some of Aucklands primary birthing units. See each individual midwife’s profile for further details about where they will attend births.

We visit you at home to check on your health and wellbeing and to do your baby’s Well Child checks. We discharge you to Well Child Services between four and six weeks after baby is born. Click below to read more about postnatal care that is provided by a midwife straight after birth.

Postnatal Care

There is a body of evidence that shows homebirth is a safe and healthy option for women with low-risk pregnancies. Homebirth enables you to birth your baby in your own environment where you are most comfortable. If you are interested in having a homebirth, discuss with your midwife. See the website below for further information about planning a homebirth

Auckland Homebirth Association

We have access at North Shore Hospital for labour and birthing. Another option is to birth at North Shore and then transfer to Warkworth or Helensville Birthing Centre for your postnatal stay. See the link below for a virtual tour of North Shore Hospital’s maternity unit.

North Shore Hospital Maternity Services

If you have had a previous caesarean and would like to have a vaginal birth for your next baby, we are skilled practitioners experienced in vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC).

For healthy low-risk women, birth in water is a lovely option whether in hospital or at home. Water has been shown to be a safe and highly effective pain relief option for labour and birth.

If you require obstetric input during your pregnancy, we refer you to the Obstetricians at North Shore Hospital. There is no charge for their consultations.