I believe that with good preparation, strong support, and trust in their bodies, women can have a safe and transformative pregnancy and birth.

Most of the women I support birth at home. When women feel comfortable and relaxed they birth more easily and safely. When complications do arise I work closely with the team at Christchurch Women’s Hospital.

Pregnancy and birth often involve choices. It is important to me that whānau make well-informed choices and feel supported in what they have chosen. I offer a strong understanding of physiology, evidence, and guidelines and explain this information clearly. I also encourage body positioning, yoga and relaxation techniques that support birth; as well as water birth.

During pregnancy I meet regularly with women to build their knowledge and confidence as well as check that they and their babies are healthy. I hold clinics on Antigua st, Manchester St and Rolleston and also make home visits.

I encourage whānau to participate and can usually schedule appointments to make this possible. After birth I make frequent post-natal visits to support recovery and breastfeeding. A favourite part of my work is meeting whānau with a wide variety of backgrounds. All families deserve respect and care. My own heritage is Japanese-English, and I live in Avonhead with my husband, two primary school-aged daughters Maggie and Rania, and our blue heeler Rufer. The other highlights of my practice are my colleagues at Homegrown Midwifery – Poppy, Emily, Kate and Cherie – who regularly support me and share my aspiration of providing highly skilled and compassionate care. I’d be happy to have a chat, please txt 022 513 1933 to arrange a call