There are so many things to think about during pregnancy and the lead up to your birth and I am so pleased to be able to answer any of your questions, leaving you to feel super calm and confident!
One of the main reasons a woman may opt for a private midwife to care for her throughout her pregnancy is continuity. Research has shown that if a woman has continuity of care throughout her pregnancy she is more likely to have a natural birth. Research also indicates that if a mother-to-be is attended by a midwife she knows and trusts, her labour has a much better chance of going to plan.
Unfortunately, NHS midwives are in constant high demand and because they are busy they are not always able to give you the dedicated time you may need to answer your questions. A typical appointment lasts around 15 minutes and there is usually no guarantee that you will see the same midwife and even less likely to see a known midwife at your birth.
As a private midwife, I am able to allow 1-2 hours per appointment. These are carried out in your own home at a time that suits you, including evenings and weekends. This works really well if you or your partner is working as it means we can be very flexible and your partner doesn’t get to miss out on important information.
How would you like to really know the midwife that provides your entire antenatal care, attends your labour and birth and then visits you for the first six to eight weeks afterwards? Can you imagine how supported you will feel knowing that your midwife is aware of all your choices and wishes for birth and beyond? How would your partner feel if he knew that you and your baby were receiving the best clinical care?
“We were lucky enough to have Amanda support us during pregnancy, throughout the birth and after our little girl was born. From the moment we met I knew I could trust Amanda, and I felt she immediately understood what was important to us. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and offered a calm presence both in person and over the phone. For the labour it was important for me to stay in control and although I hadn’t predicted it, to be left alone! I found myself in my own zone and Amanda was respectful of me and my wishes throughout (even when my wish was for everyone to ‘shut up!’), offering reassurance and guidance when needed.
I know that for both my mum and husband the experience was also completely magical, which wouldn’t have been possible if Amanda had not enabled us to create the calm birthing environment we wanted. My little girl took a while to appear but at no point during labour did I sense anything being wrong.
Had I been in hospital I am certain they would have intervened pretty quickly, taking my labour out of my hands. In the weeks after our little pudding joined us, Amanda offered advice and support for everything from feeding to looking after myself. The whole experience has been fantastic for us and I know that the calm, positive and relaxed environment our little girl entered into has helped her be the most chilled baby around, content and happy with the world.
We can’t thank Amanda enough and are already looking forward to having her with us for our future pregnancies!”
Elizabeth & Paul
By choosing to have a private midwife, you will ensure you receive the highest standard of clinical care throughout this special time. I recommend that you meet with a couple of private midwives before making a decision, but here are some important things to consider when choosing your perfect midwife:
As a private midwife, we can explore your options and you will have access to fully informed choices to help you decide your birth preferences. I can support you in:
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