Kia ora, hello, and guten Tag!

Ko Teufelsberg te maunga

Ko Havel te awa

No Berlin, Germany ahau

Ko Ōtepoti enoho au ineianei

Ko Matt toku Tane

Ko Josh raua ko Charlie toku tama

Ko Laura toku ingoa

Tena koutou tena koutou tena koutou katoa!

I grew up in Berlin, Germany, but have lived in Dunedin since 2005. My two teenage children were born here.

My life and professional experiences include German and English linguistics and literature, teaching, childcare, managing community and environmental organisations, sales, publishing and marketing, and project management.

I am passionate about empowering women and birthing people with their families/whānau in achieving positive experiences that align with their beliefs and priorities.

I enjoy the shared learning experience that every pregnancy and birth holds since they vary so much for every person/whānau. In my native culture we believe that "Knowledge is Power", and I enjoy supporting people with my knowledge as much as learning from them.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Thank you for considering me to be your midwife to share in your journey in welcoming a new life.

I provide inclusive LMC midwifery care through pregnancy until birth and for 6 weeks postnatally. Should the need arise, we can collaborate and consult with my colleagues from other medical professions (obstetrics, paediatrics, etc.).

Antenatal appointments are held at my practice rooms in Central Dunedin, unless arranged otherwise. Postnatal appointments are generally home visits.

I currently do not have a full-time midwife partner, but I am supported mainly by Stefanie Kalmakoff but also other local midwives.

Please have a good look at my indicated availability based on your estimated due date and use the contact form to get in touch. I will reply as soon as I can; this may take up to a week.

Languages spoken: German