Talofa lava, o lo’u igoa o Rachel Perese.

I’m Rachel, a midwife based in the Hutt Valley, and I feel incredibly privileged to walk alongside whānau through pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks with their pēpi.

My approach to midwifery is grounded in relationships, trust, and care that honours who you are. I’m guided by values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and partnership, and as a Pasifika wahine, I also bring values of alofa (love) and fa’aaloalo (respect) into my practice. These values shape how I care — with warmth, respect, and a strong focus on whānau.

I believe in informed choice and evidence-based care, while creating a calm, supportive space where you feel listened to and empowered in your decisions. As a mum myself, I understand how important it is to feel safe, supported, and confident in your midwife.

I work amongst a beautiful group of wahine, Stevie Love, Tyla Paaka-Warren, Shardae Kareko and Kizzi Metcalfe. Together we share similar philosophies and values, supporting wahine and their whānau through their journeys. Contact me using the below form or email me at rachpmidwife@gmail.com: please include information about yourself, pēpi number, suburb you live in, and relevant medical history and contact information. I look forward to working with you