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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...