Your care journey One midwife, every step of the way. Continuity of carer from your first scan to settling in at home, with Amanda and Lisa, free for eligible whānau across Auckland.
How it works Continuity of carer, from beginning to end.
You'll get to know both Amanda and Lisa across your pregnancy, so whoever is beside you on the day is already a familiar face. Enquire about care
01. Pregnancy Antenatal care Regular visits with Amanda or Lisa to monitor you and baby's wellbeing, answer every question, and gently prepare for the birth you want.
Appointments at home or our Ellerslie clinic Scans & screening coordinated Personalised birth planning
02. Birth Labour & birth Amanda or Lisa is with you through labour at Auckland City Hospital. Calm, present, and entirely on your terms.
Birth at Auckland City Hospital Water birth & full pain-relief options On call around your due date
03. Postnatal Postnatal & beyond Amanda and Lisa visit you at home in the weeks after birth. Feeding support, recovery checks, and reassurance as your whānau settles.
Home visits up to six weeks Breastfeeding & newborn care Warm handover to Well Child / Plunket
Good to know What your care includes.

Your appointments

  • Antenatal visits~10–14
  • WhereHome or clinic
  • Postnatal visitsUp to 6 weeks

Where you can birth

  • HospitalAuckland City
  • Water birthAvailable
  • Pain reliefFull options

After your baby arrives

  • Home visitsFirst 6 weeks
  • Feeding supportIncluded
  • HandoverPlunket
Cost & eligibility Funded maternity care. For most people in Aotearoa, midwifery care is completely free.
If you are a New Zealand citizen, resident, or otherwise eligible, your maternity care with a Lead Maternity Carer is fully funded by the Government. There is no charge through pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.If you are not sure whether you are eligible, get in touch and Amanda or Lisa will help you find out.
Ready when you are Secure your midwife early. Amanda and Lisa's books fill quickly. Reach out as soon as your pregnancy is confirmed.
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