Pregnancy after loss can be extremely challenging. The processes which create a baby are complex and sadly a great many people experience pregnancy loss. Estimates vary, but the commonly estimate is that at least one in four pregnancies end in loss. Most of these losses are very early, but loss can occur at any stage of pregnancy. Grief is a…
I am frequently asked “what should be in a hospital bag?” or “do I need one”? Wherever you plan to birth your baby, I always advise that from around 30 weeks you have a bag ready containing essentials for mum and baby. The timing and circumstances will obviously determine what you need to some extent, but the basics remain the…
I very am happy to be able to offer a private homebirth service in Sussex and Surrey as part of a wide range of services. The decision about place of birth, and who you choose to care for you is really important. This post brings together things my clients have told me are useful as they prepare for a homebirth.…
Many people ask me to explain about private midwives, independent midwives and insurance. There is a lot of confusion so I will aim to explain the situation, as it stands today, and as I understand it. There is currently a story doing the rounds on social media that midwifery outside the NHS will have to stop at the end of…
As the NHS continues to offer a very reduced service for pregnancy and birth, due to the Covid 19 situation, I am getting lots of calls and emails basically asking the same thing. What midwifery care do you need? Checks in pregnancy are being cancelled- does it matter? You need to know about pregnancy care and choices open to you.…