Your GentleBirth journey starts here
Welcome to GentleBirth Midwifery where years of experience meets compassionate, family-centred care. Discover our midwives beautiful and unique approach to midwifery, committed to quality, respect for traditions, and empowering you through your pregnancy and birth. We're honoured to be part of your story.
Our midwifery services
At GentleBirth Midwifery we offer a range of specialised services tailored to meet your individual and whānau needs. Our approach focuses on understanding and responding to your unique requirements, providing effective and practical solutions for a positive birthing experience.
We have three amazing midwives who love what they do: Gail Kiss, Jade Duffield and Sherab Palmo. Click on their profiles to read more about them and how to book with them.
Family-centred care
We make every effort to involve your partner, and whānau in your pregnancy journey, respecting different traditions, beliefs, and practises, accommodating them where possible. We encourage older children to be involved as well and welcome you to bring anyone you wish to your appointments and birth.
Home & water births
Water births are an excellent option for uncomplicated pregnancies. Our primary concern is always the mother's safety, and pre-existing conditions or pregnancy complications may make water birth untenable but we are deeply committed to still making your birth powerful, gentle and beautiful.
Your peace of mind
We understand expectant parents have worries. On the rare occasion that there is a mismatch between mama and midwife we can offer an alternative midwife or support you in finding someone new. We want you to be happy, feel safe, listened to and respected at all times.
Confident care, every step of the way
We hope you've found all the information you needed here. Our goal is for you to feel confident and empowered to book with our midwives knowing you'll receive experienced, compassionate, and personalised care.
Our personalised approach
With years of experience, we bring a unique way of supporting women and whānau. We have deep love and respect for birthing families and treat you like we want to be treated: with respect, compassion and gentleness.
What to expect
Choosing a midwife is a deeply personal decision. We encourage open communication and are here to answer all your questions. Our commitment is to ensure a harmonious relationship. Read about each of our midwives, send a text to set up an appointment or ask some more questions. We welcome "meet and greet" visits to see if you feel we are the right fit. All three of us support each other so if your midwife has an emergency or is unavailable for some reason you will still be in excellent hands with one of us. We are all passionate and absolutely LOVE what we do!
