Hello and welcome to Maternal Touch, my name is Samantha Ferreira and through my passion for babies and young children I am offering you as parents this postnatal service to help you learn more about your baby or young child.

My love of babies and young children led me into my nursing training some 15 years ago (doesn't time fly?). When I graduated I went to work for the largest and most well known Well Child Health Provider in New Zealand, where I became the youngest and first ever new graduate taken on to train as a Plunket Nurse.

After completing my Post Graduate Certificate in Child Health, I commenced my role as a fully fledged Plunket Nurse. After 6 years I decided to head over to the U.K. for my O.E. where I worked as a Private Maternity Nurse for parents including some high profile clients.

It was there that I met my husband Gren and after arriving back in New Zealand we have two beautiful daughters. Maria 6 yrs and Stella 2 ½ yrs. They are, and continue to be the greatest achievements in my life. I love seeing the world through their eyes - the awe and wonderment in which they go about their everyday tasks is just amazing to watch.

My strong belief is that if you learn the tips and techniques to confident parenting, then the transition into parenthood is that much easier.

Happy Parenting!!

Samantha