Jo Clarke - Midwife

31/08/2026

📌🤍 We share this with our Antenatal Class attendees (at least twice). It's just so important.

Your consent, and understanding your choices, during your pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal period is fundamental to you having an empowered pregnancy, birth and early parenthood journey.

With an informed consent process guiding how you experience your interactions with healthcare providers, things don’t just “happen to you” for unknown reasons. By asking questions and voicing your thoughts and questions, you actively participate in your care.

The BRAINS acronym is a great way to think through decisions and choices you may need to make. It can be helpful to practice talking through these during your pregnancy with your LMC, partner or support person so you can feel empowered and understand your options throughout your birth and postnatal experience. 🤍📌

19/08/2026

Discover ways to support your baby's development and strengthen your bond with the FREE parenting programme, Triple P Online for Baby.

12/08/2026

This reminds me of my pregnancies. Can anyone else relate? 😂

03/08/2026

From pregnancy through those first precious months with your baby, trusted support is always within reach. The BreastFedNZ app puts practical information, helpful tips, and reliable guidance right in your pocket—so you can find the answers you need, whenever you need them.

30/07/2026

Not sure what to expect when you join us for the first time - remember we were all there once. We're a group of mums and there to support you 💚

29/07/2026

20/07/2026

Breast milk is tailored for your baby and changes throughout the day, with the seasons, as they grow, and to help them fight off illnesses.

Breastfeeding provides:

💟 Signals that it’s time to sleep
💟 Extra hydration when it’s hot
💟 Specific antibodies when mum or baby is sick
💟 Adapted fat content and nutrients as they grow

14/07/2026

Parent Education Session
Pelvic Floor Health with Melissa Hilton.

27th August 6-7.30
4 Radnor St, Hamilton

Refreshments provided!

About Melissa:

As a qualified Corrective Exercise Specialist and Registered Massage Therapist, I combine hands-on treatment with tailored rehabilitation to help people manage pain, recover from injury and improve their overall health. My areas of expertise include women’s health, post-natal recovery, pelvic floor and core rehabilitation, lymphatic therapy, TMJ dysfunction and exercise prescription for a wide range of chronic health conditions.

In this session, I’ll be speaking about postnatal recovery and returning to fitness safely, including the physical changes that occur after pregnancy, what to look out for, common pelvic floor and core issues, and what to avoid when getting back into exercise.

To book, please call/text 0272071970 or email [email protected]

30/06/2026

Parents will see an increase in support paid while taking time off from work to care for their newborns from 1 July 2026. The maximum weekly paid parental leave rate will increase to $811.05 per week from $788.66, in line with movement in average weekly earnings.

The first weeks after the arrival of a new baby are incredibly special, and crucial for parents being able to bond with their child. I also recognise that this time will look different depending on a person’s circumstances, and our paid parental leave scheme accounts for that.

While this most often applies to parents with a newborn, it also applies to those who have suffered miscarriage or stillbirth to allow time away for rest and recovery in these difficult situations. Support is also available to those who have adopted or had a child born through surrogacy.

As an expectant mother myself, I give my congratulations to every Kiwi awaiting the arrival of their baby and wish them a speedy recovery and special time with their baby in the months ahead.