Midwifery, New Zealand, 12 February 1999

Years of practice: Over 20 years

Philosophy of care:

Midwifery was always my passion since my first day in delivery suite. The miracle of new life has never ceased to amaze me and I feel incredibly privileged to be part of this very special time in the lives of so many amazing women and their families. I believe that each woman is an individaul with unique needs. I enjoy the continuity of care that independent midwifery allows me to practice.

I am happy to work with the women to provide taylor made care in a safe environment.

Back up midwife:

Birth facilities attended: North Shore Hospital

General Bio:

I am lucky enough to be the mother of two wonderful sons who are young adults now. It has been an amazing journey negotiating the different stages of their lives.
I have worked as an independent midwife on the North Shore of Auckland since 2000 as part of the Kate Sheppard Midwifery group. I have enjoyed being part of a supportive group of midwives and obstetricians.
I trained in South Africa, first as a nurse and then as a midwife, qaulifying in 1984. I have subsequntly done a degree in health service management, occupational health and community health. I immigrated to New Zealand in 1998. I first worked at North Shore Hospital as a midwife then a midwife consultant, leaving to become a founder member of Kate Sheppard Midwifery.

12 February 1999