Kia Ora.

I am a Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) midwife based in Gore with my husband, and together we have four children. I have trained and worked in Gore since 2009.

My goal as your midwife is to make sure you have the best pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience possible.

Midwifery is a unique opportunity to work with women and their families, sharing knowledge, respect and information. My practice is tailored to each woman's own journey, based on family, supporting normal physiology, current research and best practice.

I support women and their families through normal healthy pregnancies, and the not so normal when we can work with other health professionals to ensure both you and baby get the best care before, during and after birth.

I support birth at home and Gore maternity and fully support waterbirth. For pregnancies with complications I support birth at Southland hospital in Invercargill.

Together with local midwives we ensure continuity of care when I am on leave.

Give me a call to discuss your pregnancy or email Janelle@maruawaimidwives.co.nz