who uses my services?

Women choose to use the services of an independent midwife for a multitude or reasons. It may be worth discussing with your local NHS midwives whether they are able to provide what you are looking for, but here are some examples of reasons that women have spoken to me about…

'I want to have a chance to get to know the midwife who will be with me for the birth of my baby'

'I don’t want to keep meeting different people throughout my pregnancy. Continuity is really important.'

'I want to make sure I’ve got plenty of support in the early days – especially as I want to breastfeed'

'My last birth was really traumatic. I want to avoid medical intervention this time.'

'Money is difficult for us, but Susan said we could spread the payments. It feels like such a good investment, as I know how much it means to have support, continuity and feel in control'

'I have a planned caesarean section for medical reasons, but I still want to get to know my midwife, and to have her there with me to help get breastfeeding started'

'I want to use water in labour, and I’m not sure if I will be able to with the NHS.'

'I am clear that I need to be at home to have my baby, and the NHS do not always seem to be supportive of that.'