independent Midwife Care - based in Sussex - covering all of england
Flexible Birth & Newborn Care
Private midwife care for birth and newborn, built entirely around your situation.
There's no fixed package here, because you're not a fixed set of circumstances.
You're a specific family, in a specific situation, and that's what I build around.
Before we agree anything, I take a proper, in-depth look at your situation, what's happened so far, what matters to you, and what I can genuinely offer, because being a safe practitioner means being honest about that from the start.
Specialist Clinical Care
I work particularly closely with families facing births that require additional special consideration, including breech and twins, and with those who've been let down elsewhere, told no by the NHS at short notice, or left without support when a home birth service closes.
If that's you, I want you to know something plainly: being told no by one person doesn't necessarily mean the answer is no. Where there's more going on, twins, breech, a complicated history, starting sooner rather than later gives us the best chance to plan properly together, so please don't wait too long to get in touch. I will still always consider a late booking, but the more complex your situation, the more that depends on exactly what's involved, and I'll always be honest with you about what's realistic.
"We can't thank you enough for taking us on last minute and giving us the confidence and reassurance needed to stick with our home birth plan. You will forever be an important part of her love story."
Anna, Tom, Jaxon & Elle
How I Work
01
Listening First
I start by listening. Tell me what's been happening, what you're worried about, what you're hoping for, and I'll ask what I need to understand your situation properly, your pregnancy so far, your history, what actually matters to you.
02
Plain Explanations
I explain everything in advance, so there are no surprises on the day. That includes talking honestly about plan B, because sometimes birth doesn't go the way any of us hoped, and I want you to feel prepared for that possibility, not caught off guard by it.
03
Direct Advocacy
I back your choices. I also know, from decades of experience, when something needs to change to keep you and your baby safe. If that moment comes, I won't manage you toward a different outcome without telling you why. I'll tell you clearly what I'm seeing. I'll do everything in my power to support the birth you're hoping for. What I won't do is pretend I can guarantee it, because sometimes nature and your baby have other ideas, and pretending otherwise helps nobody.
What's Included in Your Care
Care plans are bespoke rather than rigid packages. Services are assembled based on what your journey requires:
Antenatal Support
- A first booking visit of around three hours, going through your full history in detail.
- Antenatal visits of one to two hours, in your own home, with the schedule agreed together when we first speak.
- You remain fully entitled to NHS blood tests and scans. If you'd like additional blood tests or scans, these can be arranged privately at additional cost.
- NIPT screening, if you'd like it. This is a blood test, usually from around 10 weeks, giving a much more detailed and accurate picture of certain chromosomal conditions than standard NHS screening, with far fewer false alarms.
Birth Attendance
Full support through labour and birth
24/7 on-call availability from 37 weeks onwards. Continuous 1:1 clinical attendance and advocacy during labour and birth.
Postnatal Care
- The Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE), carried out shortly after birth.
- Blood spot screening, usually around day five.
- Postnatal visits, generally five to seven over the first two to four weeks, often daily in the first few days if this is your first baby.
- Support with newborn care, whether you're finding your feet for the first time or just want a refresher.
I don't just monitor, I prepare you. That includes practical things like optimal positioning for labour, and it includes the less obvious groundwork: making sure you know what's in your post-birth bag before you need it, talking through feeding and newborn care before the baby arrives rather than after.
Thank you for taking such good care of my daughter and safely delivering my beautiful grandchild. I will always be grateful for your skill and wisdom in all that you do.
— Adriana
What This Costs
Fees start at £5,000 and are flexible to cover exactly what your care involves.
Let's discuss your requirements to create your bespoke package.
£5,000 – £11,000
Payment plans are available
There will never be enough of a way to thank you for the healing you have brought us. We will never, ever forget it. We will never, ever forget you.
Lizzie, Ronnie, Luna & Birdie
Frequently Asked Questions
What area do you cover?
I have supported families all over England and am happy to travel to support you, depending on my current availability.
What happens if I'm risked out of home birth support by the NHS, can you still support me?
Yes. This is exactly the kind of situation I work with. Get in touch and we'll talk through where you're at.
Do you take on breech births?
Yes. It's one of the areas I have extensive up to date experience.
What happens if my due date changes, or I go early or late?
My care flexes with you. There's no need to worry about this affecting our arrangement.
What happens if I or my baby need to transfer to hospital?
I come with you and stay with you. You won't be left to manage alone.
Can I get my deposit back if my circumstances change?
This is set out fully in the contract or terms and conditions we agree together before your care begins. Refunds are always considered fairly, on a case-by-case basis, so get in touch and we'll talk it through, I'll never leave you guessing.
Ready to have someone experienced in your corner?
Drop me a message or contact me directly and let's see if we’re a good fit for each other.