Modern Midwifery

Modern Midwifery Registered Midwives located in central Taupo. Providing all aspects of midwifery care to women in the Taupo region.

Phone: Donna Little 027 3160121
Toni-Leigh 021 1444224 The miracle of new life has never ceased to amaze me and I feel incredibly privileged to be part of this very special time in the lives of so many amazing women and their families. I believe that each woman is an individual with unique needs, this belief ensures personalised care. I enjoy the continuity of care that the New Zealand model of midwifery allows me to practise. I hope to enhance the birth experience through knowledgeable, research based practice with a caring, holistic approach.This is achieved through education, support, information sharing and partnership.

Two new bubs have arrived today. Both in Rotorua. A cheeky queue jumper at 36 weeks and 4 days and an overdue bubs weigh...
05/02/2026

Two new bubs have arrived today. Both in Rotorua. A cheeky queue jumper at 36 weeks and 4 days and an overdue bubs weighing in at 10lb 8oz! . Both mums and bubs doing well. Birth announcements to follow.

Yesterday morning, the first February baby arrived earthside for Modern Midwifery. This amazing, first-time Mumma was fu...
02/02/2026

Yesterday morning, the first February baby arrived earthside for Modern Midwifery. This amazing, first-time Mumma was fully dilated and feeling "pushy" when her midwife arrived to her home. Into the birth pool she got and with a proud Daddy and adorable and inquisitive puppy sitting poolside, she breathed her gorgeous baby girl out. What a star! Welcome and Happy BIRTHday, sweet, baby girl. X đŸ©·


January 25th, the perfect day for another of Taupo’s newest residents to arrive. Mamma had been eagerly awaiting baby nu...
26/01/2026

January 25th, the perfect day for another of Taupo’s newest residents to arrive. Mamma had been eagerly awaiting baby number 4 to arrive, with a little anxiety about getting to the maternity in time as her last babes came quickly after waters broke. Contractions had started early morning and within a few hours were intense, so mamma headed to Maternity. She knew her body and she knew baby was close. 15 minutes after arrival waters were broken and 17 minutes later a baby girl was born, ever so gently in the pool, caught by a very proud daddy and placed into her mamma’s arms, with that vigorous cry you just love to hear. Welcome to the world little princess. You have a big brother and 2 big sisters at home waiting to cover you with kisses and cuddles.

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On 22 January a beautiful second time mamma headed to Rotorua for a post dates induction of labour. This mamma had trie...
26/01/2026

On 22 January a beautiful second time mamma headed to Rotorua for a post dates induction of labour. This mamma had tried all the tricks in the book to get this labour started, but bubba just wasn’t wanting to come on down and out. Mum and dad wanted the gender to be a surprise, as the icing on the cake when baby was born. So, looking forward to meeting baby, they met the induction process head on. Not much happened in the first 24 hours, but day two, 23 January, brought breaking waters, contractions and pain. Mamma worked so hard, she was an absolute trojan. Unfortunately, no matter how powerful contractions were, and how hard mamma worked, bubba still didn’t want to come on out. Time was called on induction, and an acute C section it was to be. So out through the sunroof came the most beautiful baby
. GIRL! đŸ©· She was a little wrapped up in her cord, which would explain why she didn’t come on down. Congratulations to this gorgeous family, now with a little boy and a little girl, the cutest pigeon pair.

21st January again! This time a second time mamma broke her waters during the wee small hours. In a way it was lucky th...
26/01/2026

21st January again! This time a second time mamma broke her waters during the wee small hours. In a way it was lucky that labour didn’t follow, as Donna could not be in two places at once! So, 22nd January the birthdate was to be. Mamma travelled to Rotorua for an induction of labour, with not even a sniff of labour, not one noticeable pain. A check before the induction process and mamma was 6cm dilated! So, the midwife was called to head on over and the oxytocin drip was started. Mamma did an awesome job, she got into labour in quick time, and baby boy was well and truly on his way. Lovingly supported by daddy to be, this mamma dug deep. She worked with her contractions and brought her baby earthside. A beautiful baby boy with a full head of dark hair, and a good size too, at 9lb 2oz. Welcome to the world little man, you are so loved. Big sister will so be a mother hen to you. x

21st January was a busy day for Taupo babies arriving. Must have been the stormy weather. During late evening a second...
26/01/2026

21st January was a busy day for Taupo babies arriving. Must have been the stormy weather. During late evening a second time mamma was at home in early labour, her waters broke and this helped the contractions come along longer and stronger. After a few hours daddy decided to make a call to the midwife. In the background mamma could be heard saying “should I feel like pushing with the contractions”. “How about we head on into maternity right now” was the answer😆 Mamma came into maternity advanced in labour, but oh so calm. A quick check and big smiles all around, 10cms dilated and a baby very close to being born
The pool had been run, and it was perfect timing as mamma hopped straight in and within 15 minutes her beautiful gender surprise bubs was swimming up into her arms
 A gorgeous little prince 💙 bringing tears of joy to the eyes of everyone around mamma. Welcome to the world little one, your big brother is so going to dote on you, you'll be best buddies for life.

On the 21st January a second time mamma started to labour at home. She was getting into established labour, contractions...
26/01/2026

On the 21st January a second time mamma started to labour at home. She was getting into established labour, contractions coming regularly but needing to be a little bit more frequent, longer and stronger. But then, waters pop, and little man decided he liked the look of the exit, and he shot right down and was ready to come on out. A bit of a frantic call to the midwife “she’s pushing” made for a missed cuppa tea and toast, and a speedy drive to mammas home address. On arrival, mamma was doing a grand job, supported lovingly by her partner, showing up with his best poker face and midwife charm. No time to move to maternity, it wasn’t long before mamma had pushed her handsome wee boy out.. well rather ‘robust’ boy - at 10lb 5oz! What a bloody star. Congratulations to this lovely family.

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On the 20th January a beautiful 4th baby 3rd VABC mamma got into her labour groove, surprised by the earlier than expect...
26/01/2026

On the 20th January a beautiful 4th baby 3rd VABC mamma got into her labour groove, surprised by the earlier than expected labour date, with previous babes arriving quite overdue. Having broken waters at home during the early hours, mamma patiently waited for her contractions to arrive. Into the evening now and mamma was ready to head to Maternity. She knew her body and knew that it was time to hop into the pool. Just as planned mamma birthed her baby ever so gently into the welcoming warm waters and up into her loving arms. A bonny baby girl at 10lb 8oz! After just a few hours rest and recovery mamma headed on back home, to her beautiful family waiting to meet their new family member. What an absolute star this mamma is.

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24/01/2026

And another wee bubs has arrived this morning, Taupo's newest resident. Birth post to follow.

22/01/2026

And... Another baby on the way right now!!

22/01/2026

And another gorgeous babe has arrived earthside early this afternoon. Birth announcement to follow.

21/01/2026

And another Taupo Baby arrived late evening 21 Jan. Its been a busy 24 hours! Birth announcement to follow

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29a Taupo View Road
Taupo
3330

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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+64211444224

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The miracle of new life has never ceased to amaze me and I feel incredibly privileged to be part of this very special time in the lives of so many amazing women and their families. I believe that each woman is an individual with unique needs, this belief ensures personalised care. I enjoy the continuity of care that the New Zealand model of midwifery allows me to practise. I hope to enhance the birth experience through knowledgeable, research based practice with a caring, holistic approach.This is achieved through education, support, information sharing and partnership.