Kia ora and congratulations to you and your whānau!

My name is Lou Barnard and I have lived in beautiful Tauranga for over 10 years, with my husband and three teenagers aged 19, 16 & 14 years old. I am a new graduate midwife currently in my first year of practice and supported actively by my midwifery mentor and colleagues.

Pregnancy, birth and having a newborn is an exciting journey to be embarking on. As your midwife my aim is to enable you to feel confident and empowered throughout this journey. I provide support and care from when you first find out you are pregnant until your baby is 4-6 weeks old, working closely with my back-up midwifery partner Kelsey Jamieson.

My philosophy is women centred and based on empowered partnership with informed choice and consent, education and support.

Please contact me via the email form below. My clinic days are Wednesday at Leading Midwifery Care, 47a Fraser St, Tauranga. Thank you for considering me to walk alongside you and your whānau during this very special time. Lou