Hello and congratulations on your pregnancy, what a journey it is, bringing new life into this world!

My name is Anna, and I am a Midwife based in the lovely Ōkato village, but I enjoy exploring many parts of Taranaki. I am a māmā to three boys aged 7, 10 and 11 years. When I am not out and about doing the job I love or spending time with family, you will probably find me in the ocean or river, practising yoga or on the pottery wheel!

I love my role in the childbirth journey and am passionate about providing individualised care - since we are all so different, so are our needs when having a baby. Throughout your journey, I focus on sharing information with you, so you can make fully informed decisions at every stage. I have a deeply rooted trust in the human body’s abilities and homebirth sits close to my heart, however, I have a healthy appreciation for medical intervention when necessary.

I work closely in partnership with a wonderful Midwife Claire Casby, who shares a similar philosophy.

If this offering sounds like something you align with, then I would love to hear from you. Our clinic is based at The Wellness Hub Ōkato. Please email me at anna.b.midwife@gmail.com and include the following details: - Date of the first day of your last period (so I can work out when your estimated due date is and if I have space) - What number baby this is for you - What area you live in - Please tell me if you have the means to travel to our Ōkato clinic - Where you would like to birth – home or hospital (if you know yet) - Anything else that feels important to share with me about you, your journey or what type of care you are in search of.