Congratulations on your pregnancy! I am a NZ-trained midwife offering LMC care within the Wānaka Rakai Kahukura Caseloading Team. I am originally from the UK, but moved to NZ in 1995, and have lived in Wānaka since 2007. I am passionate about providing women-centred care and up-to-date information that supports you to make informed choices that are right for you. I believe women should be supported to birth in a place and environment that they choose, be that home, a primary birthing unit or hospital. I appreciate the challenges that families face living rurally, and I can help you and your family to navigate the various options and choices. While pregnancy and childbirth are natural and normal life events, I understand that complications sometimes arise and if they do, we’ll work together and involve other health professionals in your care.

I work in the Wānaka Rakai Kahukura Caseloading Team. For booking enquires please email emily.sancha@southerndhb.govt.nz and I will get back to you asap.