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Kohanga Whanau – Midwives
Our Aim We offer safe and natural options of maternity care that encourages the health and well-being of hapu wahine and their pepi. Your options include water, home and natural birth and all midwives have access to the Kaitaia birthing facility. We believe that birth is a natural and normal life event.
Objectives
Experienced midwives are available for:
Natural Birth: Benefits of natural birth, whether at home or at the birthing unit are:
- Safe for mother and baby;
- Baby is drug free;
- Has an efficient recovery after birth.
Home Birth: Benefits of birthing in the home are:
- Safe environment for mother and baby;
- Familiar surroundings;
- Family involvement and support throughout labour and delivery.
Water Births: Are a safe and effective birthing alternative which can be provided at the local birthing unit. Benefits of using water in labour and birth are:
- Easier labour and birth;
- Natural relaxation;
- Relieves pain.
We also promote the following options of care with referral on your behalf:
- Homeopathic treatments;
- Mirimiri;
- Medical herbalist;
- Osteopathy;
- Acupuncture.
Eligible Clients
- Women with normal birth in mind.
- Previous c/sections or history with complications in previous pregnancies are secondary care and will be referred to the hospital for care.
How do I access this service?
As per the contact details below.
 Contact Information Ph: 0800-808-4278
Ph: (09) 408-2991
 Kerri Rewha – Midwife - RM, BHSc
Email: kerrir@hauora.net.nz
Stephanie Getty RGON, RM,
 Phone: (09) 408 0539
Colleen Brown - Midwife
Email: colleenb@hauora.net.nz
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