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Why choose an Independent Midwife?

What we can offer you

 

 

About us …

The midwives of 1st Choice Midwives share a similar midwifery philosophy, in which women and their babies are 'the stars' and our role is providing holistic care,  taking account of individual social, cultural, physical, spiritual and emotional needs.

We maintain our own caseloads with the benefits of being supported by the other midwives in the group when required, ensuring the women we work with have access to a complete midwifery service 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.  This back-up is essential if we are with another birthing woman and also to allow us to take regular time off, which is important not only for our own health and well-being, but also to ensure we do not become too tired to care for you safely.   During pregnancy the women we care for have the opportunity to meet their back-up midwives so they are familiar with us all.    

 

Why Choose an Independent Midwife?

An Independent Midwife is a self-employed midwife who works one-to-one with women in the community, rather than being employed as part of a hospital-based team. 

The 1st Choice Midwives have chosen to work this way because we believe this is the best way for us to have  time to develop a relationship with women, enabling us to provide individualised care and information, so women can make the right choices for themselves, their family and their baby.

By choosing an independent midwife who works in a small group practice your midwife (and the back-up midwives she works with) will always be fully aware of your history and preferences, which takes away the ‘Russian Roulette’ nature of worrying who will be looking after you at such an important time of your life.

All of the 1st Choice Midwives live locally so you can rest assured knowing that you are in the hands of skilled midwives who are never far away when you need them! 

Best of all the services offered by Independent Midwives are FREE** if you are a New Zealand resident!

Why settle for less ??

 

What we can offer you ...

We cover the entire North Waikato area - from Hamilton North to Meremere and from Te Akau to Tahuna (including Ngaruawahia, Huntly & Te Kauwhata).  Our services include:

  • Free Pregnancy Testing
     

  • Antenatal clinics in Huntly and Te Kauwhata
     

  • Referral for tests / ultrasounds
     

  • Pregnancy-related prescriptions (including contraception)
     

  • Labour and birthing support at either:

  • Water Births
     

  • VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Caesarean)
     

  • Shared care for high risk women
     

  • Breastfeeding support
     

  • All postnatal visits in your own home

 

For more information please contact either   Sheryl   or   Sue   or   Leesa

 

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

 

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