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Ashleigh Ballinger - Midwife

Midwifery Service

Description

Kia ora

I am a new graduate midwife residing in Marotiri. I offer continuity of care to māmā and whānau in Taupō and surrounding areas including Marotiri, Tihoi, Whakamaru and Mangakino. I have two children of my own, so I understand first-hand how beautiful, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming this journey can be.

I value the partnership between the midwife and whānau. My role is to walk alongside you - listening, nurturing, providing reassurance and guidance, and supporting you to make choices that feel right for you and your baby. Women's values, beliefs, and choices remain central to the care I provide, therefore, I am committed to providing evidence-based information and will advocate for you and your choices whilst providing safe, holistic care.

I provide care throughout pregnancy, labour and birth, and up to 4-6 weeks postpartum. I work in a team of 5 other experienced midwives, so I have support readily available when needed.

Please reach out via the form provided on this website. You may like to include what number baby this is for you, estimated due date or LMP, where you reside, or any other information you may want to include. I look forward to hearing from you!

How do I access this service?

Make an appointment

Please fill in a form on this page Find Your Midwife

Languages Spoken

English

Birthing Facilities Midwife/s Attend

Taupo Maternity Unit

Taupō Maternity Unit.

Rotorua Hospital Birthing Unit

Click on the following link for more information on Rotorua Hospital Birthing Unit.

Services Provided

Labour and birth care

Your midwife will support and care for you during your labour and will help deliver your baby / pēpi.

Your midwife will support and care for you during your labour and will help deliver your baby / pēpi.

Home visits from a midwife (from birth to age 4 - 6 weeks)

Your midwife will provide weekly home visits from after you give birth to when your baby / pēpi is 4-6 weeks old. Your midwife will provide support, assist with breastfeeding and monitor your baby’s growth and development.

Your midwife will provide weekly home visits from after you give birth to when your baby / pēpi is 4-6 weeks old. Your midwife will provide support, assist with breastfeeding and monitor your baby’s growth and development.

Pregnancy care

Your midwife will provide pregnancy care including regular checkups, organising any tests as required and planning your labour plan. Pregnancy care is free for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. For more information view the New Zealand Government website.

Your midwife will provide pregnancy care including regular checkups, organising any tests as required and planning your labour plan. Pregnancy care is free for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. For more information view the New Zealand Government website.

Ongoing care for you and your baby

Your midwife will help connect you with a Well Child/Tamariki Ora service once your baby / pēpi is 6 weeks old. Well Child/Tamariki Ora services provide free health checks for your tamariki from 6 weeks old to 5 years. It is also important to register your baby with a local GP for ongoing medical care and to organise immunisations. All babies born in New Zealand are registered with the National Immunisation Register.

Your midwife will help connect you with a Well Child/Tamariki Ora service once your baby / pēpi is 6 weeks old. Well Child/Tamariki Ora services provide free health checks for your tamariki from 6 weeks old to 5 years.

It is also important to register your baby with a local GP for ongoing medical care and to organise immunisations. All babies born in New Zealand are registered with the National Immunisation Register.

Suburbs Covered by Midwifery Service

Taupō

Contact Details

This page was last updated at 3:23PM on April 14, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Ashleigh Ballinger - Midwife.