My Māori Midwife

G Beatrice Leatham is studying for her PHD in midwifery. Her mothers birth primarily in hospital and she tries to ensure they have the traditional births they want.

G A new birthing unit opens in South Auckland and midwife Waimarie cares for a young woman, Bailey, who wants a natural, normal birth.

G Nicole Pihema is a midwife up North, passionate about caring for her people. In her care is first time mother Candice, who has a sense of humour, but is having difficulty pushing her baby out.

G Manya Lynch has been a midwife for over 20 years but she's about to face her biggest challenge yet - her daughter, Maia giving birth to her first grandchild.

G Waimarie and Camille are midwives who work in South Auckland and care primarily for Maori and Polynesian families. This week Wai has Hazel in her care, who is having her tenth baby, but things don't go to plan.