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When people hear the phrase “continuity of care”, they might imagine simply seeing the same midwife for their appointments. But continuity can mean so much more than that. With independent midwifery care, the aim is to build a relationship where your midwife gets to know you, your pregnancy and what matters to you - and you get to know the person who will be supporting you. It starts in pregnancy From your first conversations, there is time to get to know each other. We will

If you are looking for personalised midwifery care in East Anglia, you may be wondering where to start. Finding an independent midwife doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, the first step is simply getting in touch. I provide independent midwifery care across Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, offering personalised support throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Start with a conversation You can get in touch with me through the contact

Finding out you are expecting a baby is an exciting time, but it can also bring lots of questions about the care you will receive throughout your pregnancy, birth and after your baby is born. While most people are familiar with NHS maternity services, many are surprised to learn that they also have the option of choosing an independent midwife. If you have been wondering what an independent midwife is, how independent midwifery works, or whether it could be the right choice f

One of the questions I’m asked most often is: “Can I still use the NHS if I choose an Independent Midwife?” The answer is yes. Many families don’t realise they don’t have to choose one or the other. Independent midwifery can work alongside NHS maternity services, allowing you to benefit from continuity of care with your own midwife while still accessing NHS scans, blood tests and hospital services when needed. What is an Independent Midwife? An Independent Midwife is a fully

So, you’ve just arrived home with your new bundle of joy—what now? Navigating the first few days (and even the first few weeks, months,...

As an independent midwife, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing countless beautiful first moments between mothers and their newborns. One...