Tawera loves her mahi as a Māori midwife in Taranaki. She's been encouraging her māmā to incorporate traditional Māori birthing practises into their journeys. Tawera puts these traditions into practice herself with her own baby due before Christmas.
Meet the Māori midwives who work tirelessly caring for families and bringing new life into the world. They aim to empower women and offer traditional cultural practices to assist them on one of the most significant experiences of their life.