Simply Midwifery

08/07/2025

For those needing pregnancy imms

22/04/2025

Lovely autumn morning at mahi

04/03/2025

Teaching the next generation, my awesome 4th year midwifery student Kahu with her neice, doing an antenatal check on her sister this morning at clinic then having her first home birth this afternoon with a fabulous whanau out east…best day really.

02/02/2025

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If you are looking for some antenatal/postnatal education classes this might be tge buzz. Like that it is affordable and some other clever midwife has sorted it 👏
Even if ya just grab the free birthing bag checklist…
Havent viewed it myself but it is kiwimade 👌🤰🏻🤱

Are you ready to feel confident & prepared for birth & postpartum?!🤱🏼💓👣

Don’t miss your last chance to get $50 of our My Comprehensive Little Kiwi FULL online antenatal course! The early bird special ends midnight Monday 3rd Feb - just in time for the course to go live 🚀

Created by an experienced NZ midwife & mum of 2, this course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to navigate birth and postpartum feeling informed and empowered 💪🏼

Sign up now and save $50 - offer ends soon!! Click below to secure your spot ⬇️
www.mylittlekiwi.co.nz/courses

20/01/2025

Fyi…some facts to slot into a conversation if ya breast feeding ♥️

20/06/2024

20/05/2024

Hey my people, having a staycation this week. Having some quality time with my 🐶and maybe my partner 🤔🤣. Back monday 27th, locum holding the fort…

04/05/2024

Find what immunisations you need if you are planning a pregnancy, pregnant or have a newborn.

🔹 Planning a pregnancy

We recommend you are up-to-date with all your immunisations if you are planning a pregnancy.

It is particularly important to know if you are immune to:
• Measles
• Rubella
• Chickenpox

You cannot have these immunisations when you become hapū (pregnant). These infections can cause harm to you and your developing baby if you catch them.

🤰 While pregnant

Some diseases are riskier while you are pregnant. You can protect yourself and your pēpi (baby) each time you are pregnant by getting 3 free vaccines:
• Whooping cough
• Flu
• COVID-19

While the vaccines do not affect your pēpi, you will naturally pass on some of your immunity. This means when they are born, they will have some protection until they are old enough to be immunised themselves. This is especially important for whooping cough.

👶 Newborns
Newborn babies are very vulnerable until they are fully immunised. All members of a whānau being fully vaccinated creates a bubble of protection around pēpi.
If you were not immunised against some diseases before or during pregnancy, you can get them after your pēpi is born. It is important you, and your whānau, do this so your baby is protected until they are old enough to be immunised themselves.

If a vaccination has been missed, do not worry, most vaccinations can be caught up. If you are unsure if you or your whānau are up-to-date with your vaccinations, contact your doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider.

All vaccines on the National Immunisation Schedule are free and safe while breastfeeding.

➡️ Find out more about immunisations and pregnancy: https://info.health.nz/.../pregnancy-and-immunisations/

27/04/2024

You can catch influenza (flu), COVID and whooping cough at any time of the year.
Getting immunised against these illnesses every time you are pregnant will protect you and your pēpi from getting seriously unwell, until they can have their first immunisations at 6 weeks old. 🤰

👶 Newborns and young infants are more likely to end up in hospital with the flu than older children, so the protection they receive from you in the womb could make all the difference.

🤰 If you are in your second or third trimester, you can get the flu vaccine and whooping cough booster vaccine at the same visit. Both immunisations are free when you’re pregnant.

If you are due a COVID-19 vaccine, or other vaccinations, you may be able to get your flu vaccination at the same time. Having all your immunisations provides the best possible protection for you and your unborn baby.

🗓️ If you’re planning a pregnancy, it’s recommended that you’re up to date with other immunisations such as MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and chickenpox, as these infections can cause serious harm to your unborn baby. You can’t have these immunisations when you’re pregnant.

For more information about the benefits of the vaccination, talk to your midwife, Plunket nurse, or GP.

➡️ https://info.health.nz/.../pregnancy-and-immunisations/

22/04/2024

Love having the ability and opportunity to peek into the womb to check on these wee people…it’s still a highlight in my day. Thanks to all the mums who allow me to do this ♥️

15/03/2024

I get the feeling this baby is saying “what you looking at” 🤣
I offer free pregnancy scans…for reassurance or no particular reason. I have been scanning for 13 years and it still is the best part of my job ♥️

24/12/2023

Just taking a wee moment to acknowledge all the beautiful families I have been part of this year…my mahi is never a chore but some days I feel I don’t give 100% for many reasons 🤷‍♀️but generally what I do give is enough apparently. I think I am incredibly lucky to interact with all you lovely people during this happy time in your live’s. Enjoy, be safe and thanks for the wonderful memories ❤️