Sara Evans Midwife

01/12/2025

How on earth is it December already? This year has just flown by, and there are 4 mamas left with 2025 estimated due dates.
November was a busy month with 6 whanau welcoming pēpi into the world. 4 boys and 2 girls.
While we love the sun that summer can bring, it can have its challenges when you are hāpu. Stay well hydrated, use that sunscreen and watch for swelling to the hands and feet.
I will be working over Christmas and the New Year, and trying to discover a way to stop sandflys eating me alive!!!!

31/10/2025

How is it November already???
October has been awesome, with 7 pēpi welcomed to the world. Here’s to an equally great November.

24/10/2025

How are we all doing after the awful weather whanau? I know some are without power so if we can help, please reach out. If it’s hot food, hot water for bottles, a shower or help keeping warm, our village will help you ❤️

23/10/2025

I hope everyone is safe on this wild and windy day! Hopefully it will ease overnight, but if not some appointments may be rescheduled. The safety of whanau is paramount, and I don’t want anyone travelling to appointments if it isn’t safe.
I’m without power at home, so have the fire roaring, but very limited internet (4G if I stand with my arm up in the air in one particular spot), so won’t be checking any results tonight.
As ever, if you are worried about you or pēpi, please call.
Ngā mihi

22/10/2025

21/10/2025

Thanks to a very generous mama, I now have some breast pumps available for short term loans. Perfect for when a little extra help is needed.
At Salford Street, we are always happy to accept donations of clean clothing and baby items that can be gifted to other whanau. If in doubt, just ask or pop in.

14/10/2025

Kai time, whānau!

Our He Mana tō te Kai wānanga series kicks off this Friday, 17 October! 🌿

Come along and join us on a FREE journey exploring the whakapapa of our kai, traditional practices, and how we can bring these taonga back into our everyday lives.

📅 Fridays: 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov & 28 Nov
🕙 10.30am – 12.30pm

To register, email cmorton@awarua.nz

Bring your puku, your curiosity, and your whānau

10/10/2025

You may have heard me talking about my love of the placenta - It’s such a fascinating part of your body.
I’m always happy to offer a placental tour after your baby arrives.