Penny Mason

I have been working with birthing women and their families for over 20 years, and feel that all women are entitled to quality care in a gentle, holistic and culturally sensitive manner. I care for 2-3 women a month and am happy to support women birthing in the environment of their choice, be that home, birth centre or hospital. Prior to studying midwifery, I worked as a childbirth educator in England and Australia and I worked with two midwives accompanying many families in the wonderful and challenging journey of birthing, and into parenthood. I am a member of the Waikato Home Birth Collective, which is a group of mutually supportive midwives. Working with women and families throughout the childbirth continuum has been both inspiring and a real privilege, and I really love my work. I hold my own experiences of giving birth and mothering as among the most enriching and memorable aspect of my life.