Te Koha Midwifery Services

10/06/2025

Te Koha Midwifery Services was created to meet the needs and experiences I witnessed and that were shared with me by the new parents here on the Gold Coast.

Fragmented, limited postnatal care in those first 6 weeks with a new baby.

Return visits to clinics, GPs and the hospital for appointments, māmā unable to drive and relying on others to bring them in. Māmā needing real, non-judgemental support by a midwife they would meet more than once. Too many Facebook groups and too much Doctor Google to fill the gaps.

Most of all, Māmā forgoing the extra appointments they really needed due to the financial strain they were already under. Public or privately, the cost of care adds up. Something that where I trained and initially worked back home, was not something parents had to budget for.

Same care, same midwife, no matter what.

So here we are. Is it lucrative? Hell no 😂
Is it worth it? Absolutely.

Many families ask me why I don’t charge a “gap”, the long and the short of it is that I truely believe in equitable maternity care. Your economical position shouldn’t be the difference between able to access quality postnatal care.

What’s the trade off? Well, it just means there is only one of me to go around for my lovely families, and also for my own. It also means I can only provide postnatal care for now.

And that’s my story!

Swipe for the answers to some of my frequently asked questions! If your question isn’t there, get in touch!

Mā te wā
Jaz xx

10/06/2025

Ata mārie Gold Coast!
It was a crisp and icy early morning today! Reminds me of those Auckland mornings driving to visit māmā and their little pēpē all rugged up in there winter woolies!

I’m not the most active social media midwife but I will try to snap some pics of some snuggly little babies this week!

Jaz x

26/03/2024

I just love getting photos from my lovely families of little moments from our home visits. Looking back today at baby Jena learning some paced bottle feeding about this time last year! 🥰

22/02/2024

February 2024 vs December 2021
Bittersweet final check up for our second “last baby” this week. I won’t give up hope on the third “last baby”, Karley 😉

02/10/2023

Working on a public holiday isn’t so bad…

24/09/2023

One of the common things I get asked by new parents at our home visits is about expressing (or pumping breastmilk) and how to introduce pumping and the use of bottles to a baby who is exclusively breastfeeding without interrupting the good thing they’ve got going… or in the reverse, how to reduce expressing and bottles and increase breastfeeding in a baby who may have been having top ups, or for parents who had or still are struggling with the early weeks of breastfeeding.

To be honest, the answer varies! But one-to-one, we can work out a plan to get you where you want to be.

19/07/2023

It appears the recipe was right but perhaps Stacey must have added a lot of milk cause this baby has maxed out the scale! If like her, your kitchen appliances aren’t cutting it and you need a baby weigh in, I’m the girl for you 😉😂

01/07/2023

Even our seasoned mamas deserve a check-in and some reassurance that they are doing an amazing job xx

03/06/2023

The grief associated with stillbirth leaves parents not only completely broken, but sometimes 'lost' with no way forward. 💔
And it's in these times of grief that you, a support person, are not actually expected to have all the answers. If you want to show your support, but you don't know what to say, that's okay!

What you DO need to know, however, is that you need to at least SAY SOMETHING! Anything! Please don't go quiet or shy away.
A simple "I'm here for you whenever you need me" can mean the world to those who are suffering. Remember, saying something is better than nothing.

10/05/2023

When I’m not out on the road, I’m tucked away enjoying the beautiful families at Pindara Maternity x

Meet Jaz!

Much loved and admired midwife at Pindara Private Hospital.

Today we learn a little more about her:

🔷How long have you been at Pindara Private?
I started in May 2021 so it’s my 2 year anniversary this month!

🔷What’s your favourite thing about being a midwife?
Having the privilege of being involved in one of the most important journey of someone’s life and supporting and encouraging them to have the experience they want, even if there are sometimes challenges along the way.

🔷What are you passionate about?
Giving every family the support and encouragement they need, wherever or however that may be.

🔷Share an interesting fact about yourself with us!
I moved from NZ to Australia in 2016 and to my friends and family’s surprise, I have stayed and very recently become an Australian Citizen.

24/03/2023

I never get tired of seeing little toes peaking out of my weigh bag. For appointments and info just send me a text and we can get gushy over your little baby’s feet too 😍

02/02/2023

It’s always too soon to say goodbye! I can’t wait to see this beautiful family again for number two, it was an absolute pleasure being a part of your beautiful journey from expectant parents with your “marble egg” to chunky, chatty baby Layla. Miss you already! ###