Lead Maternity Carers
A number of Midwives work in the Helensville and Northwest Auckland area and are available to be your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) throughout your pregnancy, birth and the few weeks after baby's arrival.
While an independent midwife is the most common LMC, you could also choose a specialist obstetrician, and a small number of GPs also offer their services as LMCs.
It's best to get in touch with a Midwife as soon as possible in your pregnancy. They'll organise your maternity care including blood tests, ultrasound scans and any specialist referrals that are necessary. Midwives are able to support you to birth wherever you choose, be that at home, at the Helensville Birthing Centre, or at hospital. The following midwives all have a relationship with us, so are able to use our facilities to support birthing women.
LMCs are fully funded by the government, so there is no fee for using them.
Midwives are able to help you deliver wherever you choose, be that a home-delivery, at the Helensville Birthing Centre, or at hospital.
The Midwives listed below all have a relationship with us, so are able to use our facilities to help their clients give birth.
Arlene Easthope
Lead Maternity Carers
I offer midwifery care based in West Auckland and cover from Henderson up to Helensville. I have great confidence in women’s bodies and in the […]
Eartha Healy
Lead Maternity Carers
Hi, I’m Eartha Healy a registered midwife living in Kaukapakapa with my husband and four children. I take a small case load of 2-3 women […]
Emma Ostwind
Lead Maternity Carers
I believe that pregnancy and childbirth is incredible, resulting in one of the most fulfilling and transformative experiences in a woman’s life. In order to […]
Fiona Kerton
Lead Maternity Carers
I am a self employed Midwife working in the West Auckland/Kumeu/Helensville area and only take a small caseload. I have a strong belief in birth […]
Hannah Scheigis
Lead Maternity Carers
I believe childbirth is a momentous time in a woman’s life, changing and challenging her very core. I am very passionate about supporting women in […]
Heidi Copland
Lead Maternity Carers
Congratulations! I have been a midwife since 1996 and worked in the hospital, community and now as a LMC 😉 I have three grown up […]
Jennie Downs
Lead Maternity Carers
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 […]
Julia de Jong
Lead Maternity Carers
Congratulations on your pregnancy, what an exciting time! I am lucky enough to be raised by a wonderful Midwife so I have understood the beauty […]
Karana Devi Dasi
Lead Maternity Carers
Congratulations! Having a baby is one of the most incredibly special, transformative experiences in a woman’s lifetime, and it is my honour to walk alongside […]
Lisa Woodward
Lead Maternity Carers
Congratulations on your pregnancy. My name is Lisa Woodward, I am a Midwife covering the north and west of Auckland. My personal philosophy is that […]
Louise Clunie
Lead Maternity Carers
I fell in love with Midwifery after being supported by amazing midwives throughout my four births at Helensville Birthing Centre. Pregnancy, birth, and motherhood are […]
Michelle Nasey
Lead Maternity Carers
I first thought of becoming a Midwife when as a young student nurse I witnessed the magic of birth, more than thirty years later I […]
Tulsi Parsons
Lead Maternity Carers
Congratulations on your pregnancy! My name is Tulsi and I live in North-West Auckland with my family. Having children of my own inspired my path […]
Midwives and Nurses
Debbie
Midwives and Nurses
Childbirth and breastfeeding has been a part of my life for almost as long as I can remember, and I have had the privilege of […]
Eartha Healy
Midwives and Nurses
Hi, I’m Eartha Healy a registered midwife living in Kaukapakapa with my husband and four children. I take a small case load of 2-3 women […]
Erin
Midwives and Nurses
Hello! My name is Erin, and I have been working as a registered hospital midwife at both North shore and Waitākere Hospital in Auckland since […]
Louise
Midwives and Nurses
I have lived in the Helensville community for over 20 years and birthed my four children at Helensville Birthing Centre. I worked as a health […]
Lynley
Midwives and Nurses
Kia ora, I am a Midwife, Lactation Consultant and mum to four adult children. I have worked in primary birthing for the past 15 years, […]
Nat
Midwives and Nurses
Kia ora. Ko Nat tōku ingoa. I have been working at Helensville birthing centre since October 2021. Prior to that I was an LMC midwife […]
Natalie
Midwives and Nurses
The first few days after giving birth are so precious, and often challenging. I’m dedicated to helping families recover from labour and birth and enabling […]
Renee
Midwives and Nurses
Hi I’m Renee a midwife and lactation consultant. My goal is to provide care that empowers and instills confidence in whānau, ready for the journey […]
Shariza
Midwives and Nurses
Kia Ora I am Shariza, a Registered Midwife practising since 2012. I became a midwife because I am passionate about the miracles of childbirth. I […]
Tulsi
Midwives and Nurses
Kia Ora, I’m Tulsi, I’m an LMC Midwife and also work part time at the birth centre. I love being able to spend time with […]
Support Staff
Angie
Support Staff
Hi, I’m Angie. I’ve worked for the Birthing Centre for a number of years as Manager’s Assistant and Board Secretary for the Birthing Centre and […]
Gabriella
Support Staff
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together” -Vincent van Gogh. Hi I’m Gabriella the Housekeeper. I ensure that the Centre […]
Peer Supporters
If you are having a baby, or your baby is already here, Helensville Breastfeeding Peer Supporters are here for you!
Breastfeeding Peer Supporters (also called Breastfeeding Peer Counsellors) are volunteers who provide non-judgmental information and support on the normal course of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers and breastfeeding challenges. They are available for support via Facebook, text, phone, email, at HBC coffee mornings and sometimes home visits.
Breastfeeding is a learned art, and mothers are known to have better breastfeeding experiences when they are given informed support from friends
Peer Supporters are not medical professionals, but are volunteers trained to provide information and support with common challenges to the normal course of breastfeeding.
Amanda Cumming
Peer Supporters
Hi, I’m Amanda. I was born & raised on the Hibiscus Coast with my 4 siblings. My partner & I have 4 children, all whom […]
Amy
Peer Supporters
I’m Amy and I have one daughter and live at Muriwai Beach. I have an interest in holistic health. My daughter and I had a […]
Chanel Spearey Ineson
Peer Supporters
My name’s Chanel Spearey Ineson. I moved to the area with my husband when we were pregnant with our first child. We now have 2 children […]
Christina Doughty
Peer Supporters
Hey, my name is Christina and I am a mum of 2, living in Riverhead. We have had a bit of a tumultuous breastfeeding journey […]
Diane Pope
Peer Supporters
I have recently completed the breast feeding peer supporters course and learnt so many new and updated theories and practices for breastfeeding mothers. I am […]
Emily Dickson
Peer Supporters
Hi, I am Emily, a mum to 4 beautiful boys. I have been breastfeeding ever since my eldest was born in 2014, breastfed through both […]
Jess
Peer Supporters
I’m Jess, mum to three boys whom have all been breastfeed and uniquely with their own challenges. We had dealt with tongue ties, struggles to […]
Karana Devi Dasi
Peer Supporters
Congratulations! Having a baby is one of the most incredibly special, transformative experiences in a woman’s lifetime, and it is my honour to walk alongside […]
Katey
Peer Supporters
Hi, I’m Katey, mother of 3 kids. I wanted to become a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter because I like to help people and I know how […]
Kelly Reid
Peer Supporters
I’m Kelly, mumma to 6, and RN and passionate about raising other women up to embrace motherhood in an empowered and conscious light. I also […]
Lana Fort
Peer Supporters
Hi, I’m lana. I have two young kids and work as an Osteopath at my clinic in Kumeu. Being a working mum and breastfeeding through […]
Lauren Payne
Peer Supporters
Hi, my name is Lauren and I’d love to help you on your breastfeeding journey. I’ve got 4 little kids and breastfed all of them. […]
Louise
Peer Supporters
Hi, my name is Louise and I have lived in the Helensville area for over 20 years. I am mum to four gorgeous children and […]
Mya
Peer Supporters
Kia ora, Ko Mya toku ingoa, I was born and raised here in South Kaipara and now have the joy of bring my 3 tamariki up […]
Nicola Stevens
Peer Supporters
Hi, I’m Nicola! I live in Helensville with my 2 1/2 year old daughter and my husband Josh. I breastfed for over 2 years, and […]
Rebecca
Peer Supporters
Hi, I’m Rebecca. I am a mother to 3 lovely children and have breastfeed all 3 of them. Each came with their own complications such […]
Tulsi
Peer Supporters
Hi, my name is Tulsi and I have two beautiful children who are now 15 and 13. I loved breastfeeding both of them but I […]
Whitney
Peer Supporters
Hi! I’m Whitney, a mother of 2 lovely girls. I’m passionate about breastfeeding and supporting mothers in their breastfeeding journey. Having breastfed both my children, […]
