Modern Midwifery

Modern Midwifery Registered Midwives located in central Taupo. Providing all aspects of midwifery care to women in the Taupo region.

Phone: Donna Little 027 3160121
Toni-Leigh 021 1444224 The miracle of new life has never ceased to amaze me and I feel incredibly privileged to be part of this very special time in the lives of so many amazing women and their families. I believe that each woman is an individual with unique needs, this belief ensures personalised care. I enjoy the continuity of care that the New Zealand model of midwifery allows me to practise. I hope to enhance the birth experience through knowledgeable, research based practice with a caring, holistic approach.This is achieved through education, support, information sharing and partnership.

This morning a beautiful third time mamma head to Rotorua for her planned induction of labour. She had a feeling that o...
16/02/2026

This morning a beautiful third time mamma head to Rotorua for her planned induction of labour. She had a feeling that once things got going, labour would be quick, following on from the trend of a previous birth. Well, the prediction was correct, once contractions started, then waters broke, mamma went from 4cm to a baby out in 40 minutes, the LMC was never going to get there in time despite the early call! Baby girl is super cute with the most gorgeous chubby cheeks and full head of dark hair. Mummy and daddy are hoping for a good little sleeper just like her big brother and sister, and so far, she’s looking very chill. Welcome to the world baby girl.

Good day lovely clients and Modern Midwifery followers. I am asking for a favour please. I have to undergo a compulsar...
16/02/2026

Good day lovely clients and Modern Midwifery followers. I am asking for a favour please. I have to undergo a compulsary assessment by our Midwifery Council / professional body to keep up with the standards required to be a midwife. Part of that assessment is based on feedback from clients and collegues about my care. So... Can I please ask everyone who has experienced my care to please fill in a feedback form. Ive copied the link to do this electronically below. I absolutely want to hear about the 'good, bad, and the ugly' as feedback is so valuable for our professional development and learning. Thanking you all in advance.

Donna Little LMC midwife 15-16120

https://portal.midwife.org.nz/consumer-feedback

On Wednesday 11th February a third time mamma came into clinic for her routine antenatal appointment. Despite a 10-year...
15/02/2026

On Wednesday 11th February a third time mamma came into clinic for her routine antenatal appointment. Despite a 10-year gap between her last baby and her expected baby, she just knew things were changing and suspected baby was on her way. She called it right, into the evening and contractions started, then the waters broke, so into Maternity she headed. The timing was just right. She was established in labour and within an hour and half little miss cutie pie was here, caught by her oh so proud daddy, who passed baby girl up into mamma’s loving and welcoming arms. A big brother and big sister have been so excited to meet their new little sister. Welcome to the world little one, you have such an awesome family who will love and dote on you forever.

Sometimes, something obscure happens that alerts up to something else… and for a first-time mamma, just that happened du...
15/02/2026

Sometimes, something obscure happens that alerts up to something else… and for a first-time mamma, just that happened during the early hours of Tuesday 10th Feb. Pre-eclampsia had snuck up on her and waters were also confirmed broken, with no labour. Time wasn’t really on her side and things became a little hurried, a bit of a whirlwind in fact. Induction of labour was commenced but the pesky high blood pressure could not be controlled despite tweaks in medication. An acute C section was required to keep mum and bubs safe. Thankfully all went well and a new little boy entered the world. And oh boy he is a cutie 💙. Mummy and daddy were thrown into the deep end, but they’ve been doing a smashing job. Congratulations to this beautiful little family.

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11/02/2026

Another two gorgeous modern midwifery babes have arrived in the last few days. Birth announcements to follow. X

One of our lovely clients is not in a position to be able to produce breast milk. She is just over 37 weeks now and is ...
10/02/2026

One of our lovely clients is not in a position to be able to produce breast milk. She is just over 37 weeks now and is hoping there is a mamma out there that can help with some donor milk, including colostrum if anyone has a good supply... If you can help please flick Donna a text and i'll put you in touch. Many thanks ❤️

On the 5th February a beautiful mamma and her loving partner headed to Rotorua for an induction of labour, for a well-co...
08/02/2026

On the 5th February a beautiful mamma and her loving partner headed to Rotorua for an induction of labour, for a well-cooked bubba not wanting to leave the comfy nest. It wasn’t long into the process that contractions finally came a rolling in. Mamma was an absolute star, she dug deep, she found strength and hit the labour head on. The time to push came and she did an amazing job, bringing her gender surprise bubba earthside. All 10lb 9oz of a gorgeous dark-haired BOY! What an absolute queen this mamma is, she fought her anxiety after a very traumatic first birth and she smashed this one out of the park, with no complications as all. This bonny boy joins his big sister to make this cool family complete. Congratulations.

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On the 4th February late into the evening, the moon shining big and bright, a cheeky little miss decided an early arriva...
08/02/2026

On the 4th February late into the evening, the moon shining big and bright, a cheeky little miss decided an early arrival was her plan. But in fact, even though she was preterm at 36 weeks and 3 days she was fashionably late compared to her siblings who arrived at 31 weeks and 36 weeks. With waters broken and no labour, mummy and daddy headed to Rotorua. Then wham, just after midnight on 5th February contractions started coming in thick and fast. By the time they arrived in Rotorua baby was well and truly on the way out, mamma literally hit the bed in Rotorua and baby was born. A beautiful dark-haired girl, as fine as fine can be. Congratulations to this gorgeous little family, welcome to the world baby girl.

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Two new bubs have arrived today. Both in Rotorua. A cheeky queue jumper at 36 weeks and 4 days and an overdue bubs weigh...
05/02/2026

Two new bubs have arrived today. Both in Rotorua. A cheeky queue jumper at 36 weeks and 4 days and an overdue bubs weighing in at 10lb 8oz! . Both mums and bubs doing well. Birth announcements to follow.

Yesterday morning, the first February baby arrived earthside for Modern Midwifery. This amazing, first-time Mumma was fu...
02/02/2026

Yesterday morning, the first February baby arrived earthside for Modern Midwifery. This amazing, first-time Mumma was fully dilated and feeling "pushy" when her midwife arrived to her home. Into the birth pool she got and with a proud Daddy and adorable and inquisitive puppy sitting poolside, she breathed her gorgeous baby girl out. What a star! Welcome and Happy BIRTHday, sweet, baby girl. X 🩷


January 25th, the perfect day for another of Taupo’s newest residents to arrive. Mamma had been eagerly awaiting baby nu...
26/01/2026

January 25th, the perfect day for another of Taupo’s newest residents to arrive. Mamma had been eagerly awaiting baby number 4 to arrive, with a little anxiety about getting to the maternity in time as her last babes came quickly after waters broke. Contractions had started early morning and within a few hours were intense, so mamma headed to Maternity. She knew her body and she knew baby was close. 15 minutes after arrival waters were broken and 17 minutes later a baby girl was born, ever so gently in the pool, caught by a very proud daddy and placed into her mamma’s arms, with that vigorous cry you just love to hear. Welcome to the world little princess. You have a big brother and 2 big sisters at home waiting to cover you with kisses and cuddles.

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On 22 January a beautiful second time mamma headed to Rotorua for a post dates induction of labour. This mamma had trie...
26/01/2026

On 22 January a beautiful second time mamma headed to Rotorua for a post dates induction of labour. This mamma had tried all the tricks in the book to get this labour started, but bubba just wasn’t wanting to come on down and out. Mum and dad wanted the gender to be a surprise, as the icing on the cake when baby was born. So, looking forward to meeting baby, they met the induction process head on. Not much happened in the first 24 hours, but day two, 23 January, brought breaking waters, contractions and pain. Mamma worked so hard, she was an absolute trojan. Unfortunately, no matter how powerful contractions were, and how hard mamma worked, bubba still didn’t want to come on out. Time was called on induction, and an acute C section it was to be. So out through the sunroof came the most beautiful baby…. GIRL! 🩷 She was a little wrapped up in her cord, which would explain why she didn’t come on down. Congratulations to this gorgeous family, now with a little boy and a little girl, the cutest pigeon pair.

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29a Taupo View Road
Taupo
3330

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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The miracle of new life has never ceased to amaze me and I feel incredibly privileged to be part of this very special time in the lives of so many amazing women and their families. I believe that each woman is an individual with unique needs, this belief ensures personalised care. I enjoy the continuity of care that the New Zealand model of midwifery allows me to practise. I hope to enhance the birth experience through knowledgeable, research based practice with a caring, holistic approach.This is achieved through education, support, information sharing and partnership.