Clare Kirby

I am a midwife with over 25 years experience; originally from England, I have been in NZ and living in Franklin since 2003. I provide care for women living in Franklin area, supporting flexible pregnancy care which meets your needs and helps you achieve a healthy outcome for both you and your baby. Pregnancy is a normal life event and as such I support primary birthing and keeping birth normal, including home birth. But I also believe in continuity even if primary care is not how your pregnancy/birth works out. This is your experience and I am here to inform, advise and support you. Under the group name of Franklin Midwives, I work with three wonderful midwives and a small pool of locum midwives who may contribute to your care where appropriate. We share the same philosophy and take regular time off to sustain our own wellbeing.