Homegrown Midwifery

Authenticity. Trust. Sustainability. Safety. Connectedness.


We are a team of LMC midwives based in Ōtautahi Christchurch who provide midwifery care to whānau planning to birth their babies at home.

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Our philosophy

Birth is a normal life event and we believe deeply in the power of your body and your ability to birth your baby. 

This is your journey, and each decision throughout your pregnancy and birth is yours to make. We are committed to supporting you - and advocating for you - to make truly informed choices and feel empowered in doing so.

Every family is unique. We are led by you and your whānau every step of the way.

Our team

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    Emily Moeroa

  • A woman with red hair smiling in front of green leaves and light purple hydrangea flowers.

    Poppy Fowler-Blyth

  • A smiling woman with short dark hair, wearing a dark floral dress, standing in front of leafy bushes.

    Mariko Carding

  • A woman with brown hair and green eyes smiling in front of hydrangea flowers in a garden.

    Kate Vink

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What our clients say

  • “Emily and her team were all wonderful and worked really well together. When Emily was unavailable and I met with one of the other midwives it felt very easy as the whole team worked and communicated so well together.”

  • “Mariko is an amazing person—her care comes naturally. Her communication is clear and genuine. I would definitely recommend her to anyone I know who needs care, and I would call her again if I ever needed a midwife.”

  • “I couldn’t have asked for a more caring, supportive, kind midwife than Emily. I was blown away by her generosity with time and the humanness she brought to her role.”

  • “Poppy was a positive presence throughout the entire journey, and I always felt safe and cared for in her hands. I’m truly thankful for everything she did for me, both during pregnancy and those precious early days afterward. I couldn’t have asked for better support.”

  • "Kate was one of the best midwives I've ever had. I felt like we connected straight away, I always felt comfortable talking with her, and she answered all of my questions plainly so I could understand fully. Kate went above and beyond in mine and my baby's care."

Get in touch

If you are pregnant and feel that we could be the right midwives for you, please get in touch. Alternatively, you can contact us individually on the Find Your Midwife website.

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