Sara Evans Midwife

01/03/2026

This is a wonderful programme for whanau in Waihopai. Please see the original post on how to book.

We’re so proud to be opening the next intake of Te Whare Tangata, our traditional Māori birthing programme. This space has been created with so much care - a place where whānau can come to reconnect with mātauranga tuku iho, strengthen their birthing journey, and feel supported every step of the way.

If you, or someone you love, is hapū and wanting a safe, grounded, culturally‑held environment to learn, share and prepare, we welcome you with open arms.

Our next 6‑week block begins 25th February here at Awarua Whānau Services. Classes run Tuesday evenings, 5-7.30pm.

To register, reach out to us on 0800 AWARUA (292782) or email admin@awarua.nz.

05/02/2026

After an early morning wake up call, I decided to visit my happy place. There’s something about feeling the sand between your toes and dipping your feet in the awa, that makes everything good. Now I’m off to have a nap!

02/02/2026

How is it February already?
In January we welcomed 5 pēpi into the world, 2 boys and 3 girls, with all whānau having the mode of birth they planned.
The clinic room has had (another) reshuffle with some new posters on the wall and I’m in the middle of updating the leaflets on badger notes.
As always, if there is something you found useful during pregnancy, labour or postnatally, please let me know! Im always looking for new resources to share - knowledge is power!

25/01/2026

A great opportunity for Indian whanau navigating birth in a different country. To register, please see the email address at the bottom of the flyer - please include your
Full name
NHI number
Phone number
Due date
Where you live in NZ

22/01/2026

What a wonderful and crazy few weeks it’s been! In the last 5 weeks we’ve welcome 10 pēpi into the world, 5 boys and 5 girls.
Every birth was special, and I never get tired of seeing new life enter the world. I am always thankful to the whanau that allow me to support them through such a special time, and to those who never complain about delayed or cancelled visits.

20/01/2026

Kia ora whanau! I will have a final (3rd) year midwifery student joining me from Monday 26th January.
Taylor will be with me until April, working alongside me to refine her skills before qualifying later this year.
Student involvement in your pregnancy is a great way to shape the future of midwifery in Aotearoa, and being a part of your pregnancy allows them to gain valuable clinical and personal skills.
Taylor’s involvement will only be with your permission, and you decide how much you allow her to do. Students are always working under the direct supervision of a midwife and compliment, not replace, our care.
If you have any concerns about having a student at your appointments and/or birth, please let me know. I will be putting a reminder in clinic and sending a text later this week.
Sara

11/01/2026

The latest additions to my labour and birth supplies - gym balls and birth combs!
Both will be available for hapu mamas, as well as tens machines, to use in early labour. Free to use, all I ask is that you clean after use and return them ready for the next mama.

28/12/2025

Online breastfeeding classes are back! Wether it's your plan to breastfeed for the first time, or you need a refresher, these classes are a great way to prepare. Just scan the QR code and register. Dates are

13th Jan at 6.30pm

10th Feb at 6.30pm

10th March at 6.30pm

14th April at 6.30pm

26/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete e te whanau. 🎄

All our December pēpi arrived earthside in time for their first Christmas, along with a few cheeky January pēpi who didn’t want to wait 11 months for theirs!

I’m only doing essential visits and appointments until the New Year, but will be answering texts in between weekends and public holidays. I am on call regardless so I’m available for assessments if you have any concerns about you or pēpi.

21/12/2025

What a week it’s been! It started with my daughter’s birthday and ended with us welcoming three pēpi into the world within 48 hours!

This did mean that texts weren’t answered, results haven’t been uploaded as quickly as I like, some badger notes are still to be updated and appointments were cancelled more than once. I now have a new appreciation of a good sleep!

A big thank you to everyone for understanding. Midwifery can be completely unpredictable at times and the priority is mamas in labour and urgent assessments.

The majority of blood and scan results have now been published and should be available on your app.

I’ll be responding to unanswered texts from tomorrow morning as well as going through appointments and making sure I’ve clicked the publish button!

The app developers have offered a better way of doing this, by using an AI scribe to record key parts of our appointments. Im still trying to read through all the instructions, but it records our appointments and summarises them ready for publishing. I’ll let you know when I’m ready to try it out, and will ask permission before hand.

21/12/2025

Great advice for whānau over the holiday period.