About Us
Kapiti Midwives has provided midwifery care to women on the
Kapiti Coast since 1992. We are a group of 5 midwives who
share similar philosophies surrounding labour and birth. We
support each other professionally and personally and work well as a
team.
Our People
 Anne MacMillan
I have been with Kapiti Midwives since 1995, juggling a
full-time caseload and a growing family.
Originally from Scotland, I returned to the UK in the
1970's to train as a midwife. Before coming to Kapiti to
live, I worked in Delivery Suites in various hospitals
in NZ. I am married with one teenage son still at
home.
I believe that the NZ model of midwifery care is ideal
for women and midwives - it is a hugely rewarding and
challenging profession.
 Pauleen
Norman
I am a Registered General Nurse and Midwife and have
been a practising midwife since 1974. I worked in
Wellington Hospital for many years and became an
Independent Midwife in 1992. For the last 4 years
I have been living on the Kapiti Coast and enjoy the
relaxed lifestyle and delivering at the local birthing
unit. I am married and have 2 grown up children.
 Gina
Woodward
I have been a midwife in Wellington since 1994, and am
currently in Independent Practice as an LMC. I also work a few shifts at the
Paraparaumu Maternity Unit. I live on the
beautiful Kapiti Coast and have 4 grown children.
The longer I do this job, the more I know that childbirth
is a normal and immensely joyful time for most women and
their families. Wherever this occurs - be it in
hospital or at home - I see my role as supporting her
safely through this experience, so that she brings her
baby into the world with much delight and happiness.
 Noreen
Roche
I am a Scottish trained registered nurse
and midwife. I was a founding member of Kapiti Midwives
in 1992 and have worked with the group for various lengths of time since then. I
have also worked in the local maternity unit and in
Wellington Womens Hospital. I am also an International
Board
Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
I provide care to women wherever they choose to birth
and provide postnatal care in the home environment. I am married with three adult children.
Gwen O'Neill
My philosophy:
"Birth is a normal life event and I believe all women are
entitled to the most holistic and natural childbirth experience that
is appropriate for them.”
I have worked with Kapiti Midwives since January 2008. This year
I will be taking part in a mentorship programme for my first year of
practice and will be well supported by the other members of the
group.
Every birth is different so whether this is a woman’s first birth
or subsequent birth I will support them through the whole journey
which can be terrifying, challenging, ecstatic or all three. I
believe in a woman’s ability to naturally birth her baby in the
setting of her choice. The partnership between a midwife and a woman
and her family/whanau is one that cannot be mirrored in any other
way and I believe in respecting the choices, values and beliefs of
each woman individually.
The place of birth is the woman’s choice – home, birthing unit or
hospital. I believe the place of birth is of utmost importance and I
hope to work together with women, providing information, to choose
the place of birth best suited to each individual. I feel completely
comfortable in the primary birth settings: either home or the
Paraparaumu and Kenepuru Maternity Units. I am also familiar with
the tertiary hospital setting in Wellington, and plan to provide
care to women choosing any of these environments. Supporting women
to achieve a normal, natural birth in any setting is my ultimate
goal.
I have also successfully completed a Certificate in Midwifery
Acupuncture and a homeopathy workshop for labour and birth. I
believe these are valuable tools in helping women toward natural
childbirth. |
