Information about Rata Midwives

We at Rātā Midwives believe that birth is a normal life event! We follow the evidence about where the best place to birth is, that is how we keep birthing people, babies and ourselves safe.  We provide full continuity of care, working with you from early pregnancy up to 6 weeks after your baby is…

All the midwives within our practice have small caseloads of around four birthing women per month. This means that we have plenty of time for your appointments, which allows time, not only to build a trusting relationship, but also to share and discuss a wide range of information. For specific clinic times and locations, please…

We know that for the vast majority of birthing people, normal birth is the safest and most rewarding experience. Research shows that normal birth is best achieved for healthy, low risk pregnant people by birthing at home or in a primary birthing unit, such as Oromairaki (Rolleston), Kurawaka: Waipapa (Christchurch City) or Rangiora. Consider reading…

Homebirth is a wonderful option which we at Rata fully support. We offer free use of birthing pools and TENS machines for birthing people choosing to birth at home. We also provide (as with all) information and support to add the ‘tools’ to your tool kit to help support you/your support team through your labour….

Team work is an essential element in achieving a good experience; the birthing person, whanau and midwife are a team. Health and wellbeing during pregnancy has a huge influence on birth and postnatal outcomes for parents and their babies. Taking responsibility for your health by becoming attune to your body, education outside of appointments and…