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about your obstetricians

 

About Your obstetricians

Wellington Obstetrics has a fantastic team of Obstetricians who will create a bespoke care plan that is flexible and tailored to your individual needs. Their holistic approach will address your individual concerns in a sensitive and compassionate manner whilst providing the highest standard of obstetric care.

They have a vast range of experience enabling them to care for women with previous pregnancy loss, preterm birth multiple pregnancies or underlying medical conditions. They are experts in all models of childbirth including operative vaginal deliveries, vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) and caesarean sections

You will be allocated a lead Obstetrician and have the opportunity to meet the others over the course of your pregnancy. Here is a bit more about information about each practitioner:

 

DR JAYNAYA (JAY) MARLOW

Director Obstetrician and MFM Subspecialist

BMedSci (hons), MBChB, PGDipOMG, FRANZCOG, DDU, CMFM

Dr Jaynaya (Jay) Marlow is an Obstetrician and is a sub-specialist in Maternal and Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound.

She trained as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in New Zealand.  Jaynaya completed her Maternal and Fetal Medicine (CMFM) and Ultrasound (DDU O&G) training in Brisbane, Australia. Jay is the National Clinical Director of Wāhi Rua NZ Maternal Fetal Medicine Network and she is a Maternal and Fetal Medicine (MFM) sub-specialist at Wellington Hospital

Jaynaya holds Specialist positions in both the public and private sectors.

DR SARAH WRIGHT

Director Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

BSc, MBBS (hons), FRANZCOG

Dr Sarah Wright is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, completing the majority of her specialist training at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. 

Sarah has worked in large busy tertiary hospitals and in rural and regional communities in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.  She is now a Director Obstetrician of Wellington Obstetrics, a Senior Medical Officer at Wellington Hospital in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a Gynaecologist at Wakefield Specialist Centre.

Sarah holds Specialist positions in both the public and private sectors.

DR IMOGEN HEALY

Director Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

MBChB, PGDipOMG, FRANZCOG

Dr Imogen Healy is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. She completed her training in New Zealand and holds Specialist positions in both the private and public sectors.

Imogen achieved an honorary Science then Medical degree from the University of Otago, a post graduate diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

 

DR SALLY GUNDERSEN

Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and MFM Subspecialist

BioMedSci, MbChB, PGDipOMG, FRANZCOG, DDU, PGDipHealth Science (Måori Health)

Dr Sally Gundersen is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and is a sub-specialist in Maternal and Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound.

Sally completed her medical degree at the University of Otago and trained as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the lower part of the North Island of New Zealand. She completed her diploma in Ultrasound (DDU O&G) in Wellington and then travelled to Melbourne for a Maternal and Fetal Medicine fellowship.

Sally holds specialist positions in both the public and private sectors.

DR NICOLE EGAN

Associate Obstetrician

Dr Nicole Egan is a doctor with a vast amount of experience in Obstetrics. She trained in Ireland and New Zealand. We are very lucky Nicole and her family have settled down in Wellington.

You will find Nicole working at Hutt and Wellington Hospitals and Fertility Associates.

about your MIDWIVES

Wellington Obstetrics has a fantastic team of midwives who work alongside our Obstetricians to provide a full package of Obstetric care. Our 2 antenatal midwives excel at building rapport with women and their family members, supporting well-being and providing pregnancy, birth and postnatal education. If you have any pressing concerns between appointments our midwives are available to take your calls and provide timely advice. We also have specialised birthing midwives who provide supportive labour care alongside our Obstetricians, while our experienced and caring postnatal midwives will visit you at home after the birth of your baby.

We are a group practice and you will be cared for by both of the antenatal midwives over the course of your pregnancy and supported during delivery by one of our wonderful labour and birth midwives. Here is a bit more information about some of the team.

rhonda moore

- antenatal midwife

Rhonda has been a midwife since 2000 and has worked as an LMC in the community for the majority of her career with time also spent working in both Kenepuru Maternity Unit and Wellington birthing suite.   

She  joined Wellington Obstetrics in February 2024 and is loving her role as an antenatal midwife.  Rhonda is passionate about maternity care and loves being part of your journey at this special time.  

Outside of work she is a Mum to two amazing kids, loves the beach and gets in for as many beach swims as possible and she is mildly obsessed with growing as many dahlias as possible in her garden.

Hannah Wright

Hannah graduated in 2016 from Otago, where she grew up. Since then she has practiced as a midwife in both the hospital & the community. She joined Wellington Obstetrics in 2020 to provide labour & birth care for women within the practice. 

Hannah encourages woman-focused care & will support you in whatever birth preferences you have. Her favourite thing about being a midwife is the moment parents meet their beautiful baby. 

Hannah has a close relationship with all the obstetricians in our team & thoroughly enjoys working collaboratively with them. 

In her spare time you will find her walking her two miniature dachshunds Luna & Daphne down at Oriental Parade or up the Brooklyn wind turbine. She enjoys baking & often provide baked goods for the crew on birthing suite. 

lucia sunseri

- antenatal midwife

With over 20 years of experience as a midwife, Lucia places value in providing compassionate, personalised care to our clients. 

As part of the Wellington Obstetrics antenatal midwife team, she greatly enjoys following women throughout their pregnancy, ensuring they feel heard, confident and cared for every step of the way. 

Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, Lucia is here to guide you with warmth, experience, and a deep respect for your individual journey. 

Outside of work, life for Lucia is lively from all that comes with three daughters, two big dogs, and a zest for adventures with her partner. 

Jacqui paine

Jacqui has been a midwife for 30 years having trained and worked in Leicester, UK before coming to NZ with her family in 2003. Jacqui has worked in various midwifery roles in New Zealand including rural community practice, hospital, clinical midwifery manager, midwifery lecturer at Victoria University, and midwifery advisor. Jacqui has been working with Wellington Obstetrics since 2021 and enjoys the collegial and collaborative care that the practice provides to our clients. Jacqui has 3 adult children, two adorable mokopuna and a very demanding cavoodle named Dora!