Tēnā koe! Fakaalofa lahi atu! Congratulations on your hapūtanga!

A bit about me... I’m a māmā blessed with two kind and cheeky tama ataahua/ beautiful teenage sons, together we are a whānau of three. We have a saying in our kainga/home “Find what you love and follow it to glory!” So here I am - He Kaiwhakawhānau/ A midwife!

I'm proudly of Māori (Ngāpuhi), Niuean (Alofi), and Scottish whakapapa. My wider whānau and hoa /friends bring a vibrant mix of cultures, identities, and community to life. This guides my approach to delivering whānau centred care.

Hapūtanga is a time of joy and great change, equally a time of vulnerability, felt more intensely by some. Like so many whānau and tangata, I've journeyed through the experience of pregnancy and raising tamariki/children independently. This shapes my commitment to forming inclusive, non-judgemental, and individualised midwifery partnerships with whānau of all diversity.

Clinical safety is a priority, I support open communication, informed choice, and ensure whānau voice is at the heart of decision making, especially when additional care/consultation is necessary. I'm based at Green Bay Midwives within a practice of experienced wāhine. I work with another Māori midwife Brooke who will help whānau when I'm off call. I provide care in West Auckland and some surrounding areas, with whanautanga/birthing at Waitākere Hospital. Any patai/questions reach out via email, text or call If you feel we may be a good fit, nau mai - welcome! Clinic Hours: • Monday: 8:00am - 12:30pm • Friday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Location: 33 Godley Rd, Green Bay. Contact: • Email: terina.apelumidwife@outlook.com (Anytime) • Phone: 021 571 586 Monday - Friday (9am – 5pm)