Time to find your midwife?
Kua tae te wā, kimihia tō kahu pōkai?
How to use this site
Me pēhea te whakamahi i tēnei pae tukutuku
Follow the steps below to find a midwife to support you through pregnancy, birth and the first few weeks of your parenting journey.
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Search for a midwifery practice in your area
Type your suburb, town or city into the ‘where’ section above. Add the month you are due to have your baby. If you are unsure of the due date you can use the due date calculator or leave this section blank. If you are looking for a specific midwife or practice, click on search by midwife or practice name.
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Select your preferences
Here you can select a Māori or Pasifika midwife, a home birth midwife, a midwife who specialises in gender neutral care and select where you would like to have your baby (if you know). You may also be able to select midwives who speak different languages.
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Start a conversation
Your search will return a list of midwives who hold a current annual practicing certificate with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand. Select your preferred midwife from the results of your search. Fill in the contact form or call the midwife to confirm availability.
Maternity services are free for New Zealand residents and other eligible wāhine. Click here to check your eligibility
Search for a midwifery practice in your area
Type your suburb, town or city into the ‘where’ section above. Add the month you are due to have your baby. If you are unsure of the due date you can use the due date calculator or leave this section blank. If you are looking for a specific midwife or practice, click on search by midwife or practice name.
Select your preferences
Here you can select a Māori or Pasifika midwife, a home birth midwife, a midwife who specialises in gender neutral care and select where you would like to have your baby (if you know). You may also be able to select midwives who speak different languages.
Start a conversation
Your search will return a list of midwives who hold a current annual practicing certificate with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand. Select your preferred midwife from the results of your search. Fill in the contact form or call the midwife to confirm availability. Maternity services are free for New Zealand residents and other eligible wāhine. Click here to check your eligibility
Birthplace options
Home Birth
For a healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy you can plan to birth your baby at home with a midwife. Women who choose this option are more likely to have a normal birth and less likely to require medical interventions.
Local Birthing Unit
These units provide a home away from home environment and are a good option for women with uncomplicated pregnancies. Like home birth, women who choose a birthing unit, are more likely to have a normal birth and are less likely to require medical interventions.
Secondary or Tertiary Hospital
These facilities provide specialist care services. In some centres these may be the only facilities currently available.