Veronica Woodhouse

Congratulations on your pregnancy. This is a special time that marks the rite of passage between individuals to whānau and parenthood. As a midwife it is a privilege to be involved and guide the process and watch this development, which I believe is the most important part of my role. I am blessed to work with a team of highly skilled midwives based at Dannevirke Community Hospital (DCH), supporting all local women in their birth choices and providing 24/7 care. We provide primary care (including home and water birth) with back up from the team of doctors and nurses at DCH & obstetricians and midwives at PNH. I am an employed midwife at Tararua Health group who support me in offering acupuncture and hypnobirthing as part my standard care. I work with Bridie Thomas as my main back up, who also does acupuncture. I am a Kiwi, midwife for over 20 years, practising in the UK until 5 years ago when I moved back with my family. I have two children of my own so I understand the challenges ahead.