Midwifery Support
Free kaupapa Māori midwifery service providing safe, continuous, and community-based maternity care from pregnancy through to postnatal support.
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Kahu Taurima Midwifery Service
Our kaupapa Māori midwifery service offers continuous, community-based care throughout your entire maternity journey - from pre-conception through to pregnancy, labour, birth, and the early parenting stages.
We provide tailored education, trusted information, and compassionate guidance so māmā and pēpi feel safe, supported, and empowered at every step.
What This Service Offers
- Free Te Ao Māori midwifery care across the Eastern Bay of Plenty
- Antenatal, labour, birth, and postnatal care
- Home visits and clinic-based appointments for flexibility
- Education and tools to help māmā make informed decisions for themselves and their pēpi
- Support tailored to each whānau’s needs, strengthening hauora and confidence
Who We Help & Where
- Who: Women of child-bearing age, including those planning pregnancy, those with a positive pregnancy test, and māmā needing antenatal or postnatal support.
- Coverage: Eastern Bay of Plenty, Whakatāne, Kawerau, Tāneatua, Ruatoki, Waimana, and Ōpōtiki (excluding East Coast past Ōpōtiki).
Why Choose Us
Unlike hospital-led or general community midwifery, this service is kaupapa Māori and whānau-centred. We deliver maternity care in ways that are culturally grounded, continuous, and community-based - ensuring māmā and pēpi are supported with respect and aroha.
Our service is designed to:
- Provide safe, effective, and culturally grounded maternity care
- Empower māmā to navigate their pregnancy journey confidently
- Ensure healthy pregnancies, well-grown pēpi, and positive birthing experiences
- Reduce barriers to care by providing local, accessible midwifery support
Looking for kaupapa Māori midwifery care?
Contact us today and let our midwives walk alongside you through your pregnancy journey.
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