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.

That's a wrap! The last November baby for TL arrived earthside this morning. His strong and beautiful Mumma progressed q...
02/12/2025

That's a wrap! The last November baby for TL arrived earthside this morning. His strong and beautiful Mumma progressed quickly for her first birth, and Daddy was a perfect support. Cold cloths, water, powerade, good music and cheerleading were all part of his duties, and he took it all in his stride. Mumma found her pushing mojo pretty quickly and went from 7cm to fully dilated and a baby out in 33 minutes! Born just in time for smoko, which means an office hours baby! Talk about a great birth story! Welcome and Happy BIRTHday, gorgeous boy! X🧡

On Saturday night, a cute little boy arrived earthside. Despite being sent home the first time they came into maternity ...
02/12/2025

On Saturday night, a cute little boy arrived earthside. Despite being sent home the first time they came into maternity (labour was not established). When they returned a few hours later, things ramped up, and into the pool Mumma got. With great support from a proud and doting Daddy, Mumma breathed her first baby out, and did it quick time! A 38-minute second stage is really impressive for a first-time Mumma! Welcome and Happy BIRTHday for the 29th of November 2025, handsome boy! X🩵

On Saturday afternoon, one awesome, beautiful Mumma arrived at Taupo Maternity ready to have her baby... literally! With...
02/12/2025

On Saturday afternoon, one awesome, beautiful Mumma arrived at Taupo Maternity ready to have her baby... literally! With loving support from a proud Daddy, this couple left their run to the maternity a little bit late with baby number two! The birth pool was still filling when they arrived in the birth room, and this little Miss wasn't waiting for the pool, the fairy lights, or the LMC! In record time a gorgeous girl arrived earthside, much to the delight of her Mummy and Daddy and big brother. Born on her due date! Not a common occurrence. Welcome and Happy BIRTHday for the 29th of November 2025, sweet, baby girl! X🩷

30/11/2025

It was a busy day yesterday, with two Modern Midwifery babies arriving... birth posts to follow. 🩷🩵

In the wee hours of yesterday morning a cute little queue jumper arrived earthside. His Mumma was booked for an inductio...
27/11/2025

In the wee hours of yesterday morning a cute little queue jumper arrived earthside. His Mumma was booked for an induction of labour; however, this clever Mumma went into spontaneous labour and with the support of her loving hubby, had a speedy, normal birth. Your big brother will no doubt be your protector, and best mate, who will show you all good stuff! Welcome and Happy BIRTHday for yesterday, sweet, baby boy! X💙

Bit of forewarning / housekeeping for the Christmas New Year period 🙃.PRESCRIPTIONS:Toni-Leigh and Donna will be on call...
25/11/2025

Bit of forewarning / housekeeping for the Christmas New Year period 🙃.

PRESCRIPTIONS:

Toni-Leigh and Donna will be on call as usual over the festive period. However…. If you need prescriptions, please ensure you have requested them before 23rd December 2025.

NON URGENT:

We will only be on call for EMERGENCY / URGENT ASSESSMENTS AND LABOUR between 23rd December and 2nd January. We will not be doing routine admin, clinic, or answering routine enquiries until 2nd January 2026.

Late last night the first December due baby decided November born had a better ring to it… and pipped the last November ...
24/11/2025

Late last night the first December due baby decided November born had a better ring to it… and pipped the last November due baby to the post too! Third time mamma arrived at Maternity with the best poker face, not giving much away in regards to contractions. She was indeed established in labour though. The room was calm, the tealight candles twinkled and a very eclectic mix of favourite tunes played whilst mamma quietly and confidently laboured away. The time came to jump in the warm inviting warmth of the pool as mamma knew baby girl was close. Time came to push, and with loving support and encouragement from hubby, mamma ever so gently pushed bubs out. Little miss was a little hung up in her cord with two loops wrapped around her neck, but with some unwinding and a bit of encouragement she announced her birth with a vigorous cry. A trifecta of daughters now makes up this beautiful family🩷🩷🩷. 2 big sisters can’t wait to meet you little one.

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He's here! In the wee hours of this morning, one strong and beautiful Mumma arrived at Taupo Maternity in advanced labou...
24/11/2025

He's here! In the wee hours of this morning, one strong and beautiful Mumma arrived at Taupo Maternity in advanced labour, and ready to push! Into the birth pool she got, just in time to breathe out her gorgeous bonny boy... caught by his awesome Daddy! Your big sister will meet you later today, and I know she is going to love and dote on you, like a little mother hen. Welcome and Happy BIRTHday, sweet, baby boy! X💙

On the 11th of November a beautiful mamma experienced her 4th labour surrounded by aroha, in the way of support from her...
24/11/2025

On the 11th of November a beautiful mamma experienced her 4th labour surrounded by aroha, in the way of support from her nanna and 3 of her other children. After a week of on off niggles, labour finally kicked in. And oh boy did it kick in in quick time … Mamma arrived at Maternity well established in labour, and not looking as happy as she had been earlier the same day 😝. Within 40 minutes of arriving mamma knew her baby girl was coming. After only 3 pushes a beautiful baby girl arrived earthside. There were a fair few tears and cheers in the room, to welcome this bonny wee girl. Congratulations family, this baby girl is going to be spoiled rotten by her older siblings and wonderful extended family.

Another belated birth post for "an almost due date baby", born last Monday. This first-time Mumma (and Daddy), geared up...
23/11/2025

Another belated birth post for "an almost due date baby", born last Monday. This first-time Mumma (and Daddy), geared up for labour, as waters broke in the early hours of Saturday morning... However, sometimes this doesn't always kick off contractions, and we need those to get a baby down and out. Fast forward to late Sunday night, and labour had kicked in with good contractions going on. This strong, first-time Mumma worked incredibly hard, and dug so incredibly deep, with loving support from a proud and doting Daddy. Getting to fully dilated and pushing well, it became apparent that this "gender surprise baby", was in a tricky position, and a transfer to Rotorua was the call. The team there confirmed what we thought, and the only way this little boy was able to arrive was via the sunroof. Mummy and Daddy are thrilled with their handsome son, born several hours after his "due date". Welcome and Happy BIRTHday for the 17th of November 2025, sweet, baby boy. X💙

Another belated birth post, for a handsome, baby boy, born last Saturday in the wee hours of the morning. His Mumma came...
23/11/2025

Another belated birth post, for a handsome, baby boy, born last Saturday in the wee hours of the morning. His Mumma came into Taupo Maternity just establishing in labour, and she wanted to head to Rotorua to birth. This boy had other ideas, and when the ambulance arrived, labour kicked up many notches and his clever Mumma pushed him out like a pro! With awesome support from a proud and slightly shocked Daddy, we were all very impressed at this Mumma's strength and to listening to her body. A healing VBAC birth, that happened in almost record time! Your big sister loves you so much! Welcome and Happy BIRTHday for the 15th of November 2025, sweet, baby boy. X💙

A belated birth post for a gorgeous baby girl, who arrived last Friday night at Taupo Maternity. Her clever and beautifu...
23/11/2025

A belated birth post for a gorgeous baby girl, who arrived last Friday night at Taupo Maternity. Her clever and beautiful Mumma came in, ready to push her first baby out! That's impressive and doesn't often happen with first births. An awesome support team of a proud Daddy (who got to see and tell us all what baby's gender was after her arrival), and a good friend, who was in awe of her friends' strength and calm throughout the labour and birth... she also went on a Macca's run for the new parents, (that's a great friend right there)! This little girl arrived a few hours ahead of her "due date", so hopefully this means a punctual little girl, and beyond.😉Welcome and Happy BIRTHday for the 14th of November, sweet, baby girl. X🩷🌈

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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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+64211444224

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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.