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 many whānau, I've journeyed through the hapūtanga and raising tamariki - children independently. Lived experience shapes my commitment to forming inclusive, non-judgemental, individualised 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, particularly when additional care or consult is necessary. I work with another Māori midwife and māmā Brooke, who will help care for whānau when I'm off call. I'm based at Green Bay Midwives within a practice of experienced wāhine. 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 - 3.00 pm • Friday: 8:00am - 12.30 pm Location: 33 Godley Rd, Green Bay. Contact: • Email: terina.apelumidwife@outlook.com (Anytime) • Phone: 021 571 586 Monday - Friday (9am – 5pm)