Tēnā koe, and congratulations on your pregnancy!

I’m a Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) midwife, and I’m passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care that’s truly centred around you. My aim is to support and empower you and your whānau throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period, so you feel informed, confident, and well-supported every step of the way. I practise a weight-neutral, Health at Every Size approach.

I offer antenatal appointments in Newtown on Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. After your pēpi arrives, I’ll provide postnatal care in your home for the first 4–6 weeks.

If I appear unavailable but you’re planning a caesarean section, please feel free to get in touch anyway — I may still be able to accommodate you.

When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me knitting, baking something tasty, or enjoying time with my whānau.

Please send me an email at ellakhard.midwife@gmail.com including the following info: - Your full name - The suburb you live in - What number baby this is for you - Your estimated due date - The date of the first day of your last period, if known - Any important medical information about you, and information on previous births (if applicable)