ANTENATAL CARE
Having trouble getting to see your care professionals as much as you need?
Appointments too quick to discuss all your concerns?
Feeling anxious about your pregnancy or in those early newborn moments?
Whatever your concerns, I can help.
You might have heard that you can’t plan for birth, but I believe that now, more than ever, it’s crucial to have comprehensive contingency plans in place. These plans will safeguard your birth experience and provide you with a sense of control and preparation. My birth plan service is designed to give you peace of mind, knowing that you’ve considered various possibilities and are ready to adapt to any situation.
We will begin to discuss your birthing preferences, including the birthing options, pain relief and care that is available to you. This consultation provides you with signposting for pregnancy related resources, and begin discussing topics including preparing for birth, what to expect and what your options are. We will
I am an NMC registered midwife with additional training and knowledge in Birth Trauma and PTSD. I work clinically with a trauma informed approach and this reflects in my skills when working in pregnancy, birth and postnatal period with women and families.
Your one to one midwife visit will be personalised to you and include a discussion of a variety of topics including nutritional advice, screening options, personal, social and medical preferences, evidence based informed choices and options presented to you, creating a detailed birth plan, tips for labour and birth as well as preparation for your baby's arrival. Your antenatal visit will be personalised to you and include a discussion of a variety of topics including nutritional advice, screening options, creating a detailed birth plan, tips for labour and birth as well as preparation for your baby's arrival.
I am able to spend as much time as needed at each antenatal appointment to talk about your hopes and fears and de-briefing any previous birth experiences as a specialist in this field.
bespoke ‘one off’ Midwife Visit
Birth Pregnancy Consultation
Birth Preparation Consultation
We will begin to discuss your birthing preferences, including the birthing options, pain relief and care that is available to you. This consultation provides you with signposting for pregnancy related resources, and begin discussing topics including preparing for birth, what to expect and what your options are. We will
Birth choices including elective c-sections and home births
● Birth plan support
● Birthing positions and techniques information pack
● Pain relief and pain management options
● Advice on what to pack in your hospital bag / home birthing kit and introduce you to our birthing
pack (additional cost)
● Discussions surrounding overdue pregnancy and your options
● Discussions about preparing for labour and birth and signs of labour
● Discussions on breastfeeding and bottle feeding
● Colostrum harvesting support (colostrum kit additional)
Preparing for birth, whether you are a first time expectant mum or expecting your fourth baby, can be stressful, worrying and an overwhelming task. There is a lot of information available online and it can be difficult to know where to begin. Our expert midwife can take the stress away from it all and help you choose what is best for you.
We will provide you with the opportunity of a safe and unbiased place and time to discuss all of the options that are available to you, so that you feel ready, comfortable and confident regarding birth including how to make informed decisions if things change during labour. During the consultation our midwife will cover topics such as birthing choices, pain relief, pain management techniques, preparing for labour and how to spot those signs of labour beginning. We can also discuss feeding choices, colostrum harvesting and what to expect immediately after birth including Vitamin K injections and Oxytocin injections.
With our personalised birth plan support, you will have a clear image of your positive birth, help to feel in control and accountable and are aware of all of the options for movement, equipment use, and alternative methods for labouring. You are welcome to bring your birthing partner(s) along to the consultation to ensure that your support network is also sure of your decisions and choices and can help be your advocate when your little one chooses to arrive.
We will arm you with the tools and confidence to have the labour and birth that you want to.