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OUR MIDWIVES
FOR CARE YOU CAN TRUST
CARA KELLETT
Midwife/Clinic Owner
My belief as a mother and a midwife is that pregnancy is a normal life event. It is my job to ensure the health of you and your baby, valuing the physical, nutritional, spiritual, cultural and factors that impact on your pregnancy. You will be supported and feel confident through your pregnancy, helping you create a strong mind in approaching your labour.
I will work in partnership with you, your family, other experienced midwives and specialists (if required) to ensure a well mum and baby. I am happy to work across the scope of Tauranga Hospital, Bethlehem Birthing Centre and Home Birth.
SIAN BOSTON
Midwife/Clinic Owner
I have an ever growing passion for midwifery and I believe childbirth is a natural life event.
While I am currently taking a break from on-call midwifery, I remain actively involved with the clinic, providing ongoing support to women and families throughout this exciting journey.
Behind the scenes, I am working on enhancing the exceptional services offered at the clinic, including the upcoming launch of our antenatal classes.
At Leading Midwifery Care, we are dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. Please feel free to reach out to schedule an appointment.
CARMEN LETT
Midwife
Hello! I’m Carmen - a local midwife and also a mum to 4 children. I am very passionate about midwifery & empowering & partnering with you to make the choices that you want for your pregnancy, birth & postpartum period. I believe that birth is a normal but am also aware that it can be complex at times. I will beside you throughout your journey, educating and supporting you.
I support women who choose to birth at Tauranga Hospital, Bethlehem Birthing Centre & home. I really look forward to meeting you & getting to know you & your family.
RAIGAN ELLIS-JOAN
Midwife
Hey, I’m Raigan! Originally from the UK, my family emigrated to NZ over 20 years ago and since then I have lived in the beautiful bay. I studied to be a midwife 10 years ago and have never looked back! I am a māmā to three wild-spirited and beautiful boys who keep me busy when I am not working, and we live on a small lifestyle block where we enjoying growing our own food and keeping our sheep and chickens.
As a midwife, it is my goal to support and empower you to make informed choices throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal period that are respected and heard. I look forward to sharing knowledge with you so you can make your own informed decisions about your pregnancy and birth. I am passionate about promoting physiological birth, and primarily work with women who intend to birth at home. In times where birth may deviate from the norm I will work with a wider team of health professionals to ensure that you have the best care and most positive experience possible.
COURTNEY JENSEN
Midwife
I was born & raised in Tauranga and am excited to be home after living in the Hawkes Bay & Bay of Islands for 6 years. I have experience in remote rural, home & hospital settings, and am most passionate about supporting women to birth in the comfort & security of their own homes.
I provide holistic, personalised care and guide you to make informed choices that work best for you & your family. I have a deep trust in the body’s ability to grow, birth & nurture our babies. But I also acknowledge that birth can be unpredictable and sometimes intervention is needed to protect your wellbeing.
Pregnancy, birth and becoming a mama are the most life changing & most rewarding things you will ever do. To be your midwife and support you through this experience is a privilege.
TRACEY TURNER-CROSSAN
Midwife
Congratulations on starting or expanding your family!
My name is Tracey and I have been a Lead Maternity Carer (midwife) in Tauranga for over 14 years, and was born and raised in this beautiful city.
Midwifery is my passion, I strive to provide women and their families with the best possible experience and it would be my honour to share your journey into parenthood with you.
I believe childbirth is a natural life event and have great respect for our amazing bodies and what they are capable of. Most pregnancies and deliveries occur without complication, however if the need should arise it is my job to keep you and your baby safe and seek the medical assistance required.
My practice is woman centered, with informed choice and consent being the key to this.
I choose to take a small caseload of 3 per month, allowing me to provide quality care and build strong relationships/partnerships with the mums and families in my care, while also allowing me to maintain a balanced work-family life.
MELISSA SEED
Midwife
JESS BELLAIRS
Midwife
Hello and congratulations on your pregnancy! I believe pregnancy and childbirth are normal life events and my passion is working alongside women and whānau to ensure the best possible pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience. This includes working in partnership with other health professionals (when required) to ensure a safe outcome for you and your baby. I provide holistic and evidence-based care to low-risk women as well as providing care for those requiring induction of labours, epidurals and caesarean sections. I support women who choose to birth in the water, at Bethlehem Birthing Centre or at Tauranga Hospital. I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you and your family.
HANNAH BRAHNE
Midwife
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Expecting can come with a wide range of emotions and it is my job as a midwife to work alongside you, ensuring you feel supported and cared for. Throughout this time, I will share evidence-based research, discussing different options available to you so that you can make the best decision for you and your baby. Every pregnancy and child birthing journey is different, because of this I tailor my care to you and your whānau’s individual needs. I provide holistic care that considers the different elements of childbirth, including the psychological and social aspects. While pregnancy and childbirth are physiological, some women may have varying types of complications. It is my job to recognise these and bring in other health/medical professionals to provide you with wrap-around care that keeps you and your baby safe.
DOMINIQUE GRAHAM
Midwife
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
I am looking forward to meeting you and providing you with the support and information you require throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey.
I am a mum and have a school aged son. I spent my first five years as an LMC in the Waikato before moving to Auckland in 2013 where I have worked at Auckland City Hospital in the high risk maternity ward.
I was an LMC in Auckland from 2015 until we moved to Tauranga at the end of 2016 to be closer to family.
I have been working in Tauranga Hospital & as an LMC, and in August 2018 I took on a new role as a clinical administrator for a team of midwives in Tauranga.
I look forward to meeting many of you soon!
CLINIC HOURS
Appointments are available with our Clinic Midwife should you require guidance to find an available midwife and/or support to obtain early cares in your pregnancy. Get in touch below.
Monday - Wednesday
9am - 3pm