Experience gentle birth with confidence and joy.
Welcome to GentleBirth Midwifery where more than 30 years of dedicated experience meet a passion for natural, empowered birth. Our dedicated midwives are committed to supporting you through a calm and respectful journey. Specialising in natural birth, VBACs, homebirth and water births, we believe in minimal intervention, trusting your body's innate wisdom. Join the many families who have experienced our highly sought-after care. We encourage partners and whanau to be involved every step of the way in this amazing journey. We are woman centred and whanau focussed.
We will support you to birth at Waitakere hospital, North Shore hospital, Helensville birth centre, Nga Hau birth centre or home. We are passionate about VBACs and support you to achieve this where you feel safest whether home or hospital.
Our dedicated midwifery services:
Our midwives offer a comprehensive and free midwifery service, tailored to your unique journey. With a focus on respect, autonomy, and evidence-based care, we support you every step of the way, from antenatal preparation to birth and postnatal recovery.
Having a baby is an amazing journey and we are delighted you have chosen us to walk beside you during this special time. We believe most births happen naturally and beautifully without interference, but we are trained and experienced at picking up issues and will react accordingly keeping you and your baby safe.
Home birth
Embrace the comfort and familiarity of birthing in your own space. We provide expert guidance and support, ensuring a safe and serene home birth experience tailored to your preferences.
Water birth
Discover the soothing benefits of water birth. We are experienced in supporting women through this gentle method, promoting relaxation and natural progression during labour.
Non-interventional care
Trust in your body's natural birthing capabilities. Our philosophy centres on minimal intervention, providing watchful support and only stepping in when truly necessary, fostering an empowering birth.
Personalised support
Your journey is unique, and so is our care. From initial consultations to postnatal visits, our midwives provide continuous, compassionate support, building a trusting relationship with you and your whānau.
"Gail’s experience and calm presence made all the difference in my home birth. She truly respects the birthing process, and her non-interventional approach allowed me to have the empowering experience I dreamed of. I can't recommend GentleBirth Midwifery enough!"
Sarah W. Auckland
Contact us
Antenatal appointments are at our clinic at 274 Te Atatu Rd, Te Atatu.
If you are planning a homebirth we will visit you at home from 35 weeks.
Please text your midwife on her mobile or email her to set up a booking appointment:
GAIL KISS:
Ph 021 023 58546
SHERAB PALMO:
Ph 027 643 9433
sherabpalmo.midwifenz@gmail.com
JADE DUFFIELD:
Ph 022546 3522
jadeduffield.midwife@gmail.com
You can find more information about each midwife under our profiles page.