Hello and congratulations on your pregnancy. My name is Jo Ryde and I have worked for the past 20+ years as a midwife. I work with a lovely group of midwives, Rātā Midwives.

I enjoy working with women and their families at this special, important time in their lives. I view birth as a normal process and see my role as supporting women to listen to their bodies and develop trust in their ability to birth their babies.

I book around 4 women a month and focus on supporting low risk women who are planning on birthing at home or in a birthing unit. I also have a lot of experience with waterbirths.

Please get in touch if you are a return client regardless of my availability as we will make it work somehow.

I have three sons, Wiari, Taitoko, and Turiariki, two of whom were born at home.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Email: jo.m.ryde@gmail.com