Sarah Nicholson

Midwifery, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, 16 December 2002

Years of practice: over 10 years.

Philosophy of care: I am passionate about providing quality midwifery care and feel that it is a privilege to work with women and their families during such a special time.

Back up midwife: all the team back each other up at Wise Woman.

Birth facilities attended: Home birthing, Papakura Primary Birthing Unit and Middlemore Hospital.

General bio: I am a Lead Maternity Carer providing midwifery care for women in Papakura and surrounding areas. I trained as a midwife in Auckland and have more than ten year’s experience working with women in both low risk and complex care settings. I am passionate about providing quality midwifery care and feel that it is a privilege to work with women and their families during such a special time.  My antenatal clinic is situated at Papakura Maternity Unit. I am happy to provide care for women planning to birth at Middlemore Hospital, Papakura Maternity Unit or at home. I work alongside my obstetric colleagues and other health professionals should their input be required in your care.  I live east of Papakura in rural Clevedon with my family.