Welcome to The Alternative Midwife.

A bit of background on me - the love for Independent Midwifery care started for me when I was fortunate enough to have an IM for my first pregnancy 17 years ago! I knew then I would love to be able to offer women and families one to one personalised and individual care.

I am happiest in my work when building trusting relationships for perinatal care, working as the midwife together with you the family, to really understand the wants, needs and desires of you're pregnancy and early parenthood journey.

I provide the positive and unique experience I believe all new parents and babies deserve for a joyful welcome and start point to this world.

I have been in the birth world since 2010, I am a birth educator, holistic therapist, birth trauma resolution therapist and currently combine my private work alongside a role as a NHS birth centre - midwifery team leader.

The combination of these experiences and skills has led me to the point to offer an independent service for birth trauma care, birth planning and one to one visits for in depth and specialised pregnancy and early parenthood care and support.

Please take a look around my website for more details on the services I offer.  I also welcome a chat in the first instance to see if we connect - what’s app, email, text me and I will get in touch.

Hope to meet you and your family soon.

Gemma x

ABOUT ME

Registered Midwife with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Member of The Royal College of Nurses (RCN)
BSc Hons Degree in Midwifery
Trained Systematic Kinesiologist Foundation Level
KGH Hypnobirthing Practitioner
Trained FEDANT Birth Educator
RCM Accredited Birth Trauma Resolution Therapist
Member of Zest Independent Midwifery Collective

I am registered with the NMC and work under the NMC's code of conduct to maintain my professional PIN. I follow NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) guidelines to provide gold-standard care as well as being up to date with the latest research to ensure the care you receive is current and underpinned by evidence.

My indemnity insurance for Midwifery antenatal and postnatal care is obtained within my RCN membership. I am Zest registered to maintain my safeguarding and mandatory skills updates alongside clinical skills training in my NHS role.

midwife, private midwife, antenatal midwife, maternity care, postnatal midwife, birth preparation

  • "just want to say a huge thank you Gemma, I just don't think I could have done it without your calm instructions and kindess.

    — Katie, Mike and Baby T

  • "Gemma had a steady and positive attitude which was so reassuring in pregnancy - i felt extremely well supported"

    Eleanor and Matt

  • "Your positivity and guidance was invaluable - thanks for being amazing!"

    Tiffany, Mike and Baby E

  • "A huge thank you for all your care and attention over the last year, you have seen our baby A here safely and for this we will be forever grateful"

    Lucy and baby A

  • "Thank you Gemma for your wonderful care throughout pregnancy and birth. You are a fantastic midwife and i always found you so helpful and reassuring

    Charis and Baby J

  • "Thank you for looking after us and keeping us safe"

    E, J and Baby Evan

  • it really made a difference to our experience the time and genuine care you gave us. you are really great at what you do and that because you are so present when you are looking after people"

    Helena

  • "i am really grateful for you Gemma, all your help, advice and kindess. Every lady who has you as their midwife are super lucky!"

    Lois and Baby A

  • Thankyou so much Gemma for all your help in pregnancy and birth. you reassured us throughout and made it such an amazing experience"

    Laura, James and baby N

MY midwifery METHOD

  • Detail

    Attention to personalised detail, to listen to your story and understand you. This helps to build a structure and a plan for your pregnancy, birth and beyond that is long lasting and a positive experience.

  • intuition

    To have the time to intuitively work with your care needs, and to empower you to follow your own! Decision making can be made when full information is presented and then a heart felt intuitive response can be made.

  • Reassurance

    To alleviate any worries or concerns you may have along the pregnancy and parenthood journey with personalised care, to navigate you and signpost for the safest maternity care and ensure you are fully informed at all points. To have the time and ability to spend with you through comprehensive home visits.

Contact Me

TESTIMONIALS

QUESTIONS? LET’S CHAT.

HAVE QUESTIONS OR JUST WANT TO CHAT?
07884 071571 thealtmidwife@gmail.com or
Follow me on Instagram @the_alternativemidwife

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