Kia Ora & congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm a registered midwife working as an LMC in the Northwest region. I graduated with a BHSc in Midwifery & have spent over a decade working as a registered midwife in a tertiary hospital & as an LMC. I love the ethnic diversity that comes with working in this job; I find it incredibly humbling & an immense privilege to be such a close part of this journey together with the families I care for. My joy over the years is having families come back with subsequent pregnancies and seeing their babies grow into amazing children!

My philosophy is built on forming a close & trusting partnership with my women & encouraging you to stay fit, active & healthy during your pregnancies.

I'm comfortable to assist you to birth your baby at home, a birthing unit or in the hospital. I would encourage you to trust in the natural process of birth where the situation allows & to avoid unnecessary medical intervention when this is appropriate.

My clinic is based in Kumeu on a Monday.

The best way to contact me is via phone call mon-fri between 9-5pm and please leave a message if I can't answer your call immediately. You are welcome to text or email me at jennie.downs@gmail.com it is helpful if you can provide your due date, where you live and what number baby you are expecting. Look forward to hearing from you!