Kia ora and congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm Tess, an LMC midwife working in the Porirua area. As a midwife it’s my privilege to support and empower you to have a positive and meaningful pregnancy and birth journey. One of the things I love most about my job is the relationship built with each family - taking time to answer your questions, share up to date research and knowledge, and facilitate informed decision making. My hope is that you feel supported, well prepared and even excited for what lies ahead! I enjoy supporting home births, and also provide care at our local maternity unit (Kenepuru) and Wellington Hospital including planned caesareans, with water birth an option at all locations.

At this stage in 2027 I am only able to care for returning families while I return to work from maternity leave myself. If you were hoping to be taken on as a new family, I unfortunately don’t have capacity for this until late 2027.

Please email me on the form below. If you are a returning family to my care and I show as unavailable, please get in contact still so that we can make a plan for your care!