Why a Private Midwife?

As a  private midwife Sarah is able to offer you an individualised service leading to a satisfying childbirth experience. Research has shown that qualities of a ‘good birth’ depend upon one midwife following each woman throughout her care, developing a trusting relationship on a one to one basis (Freeman and Griew, 2007).

Such continuity of care and carer has been shown to reduce women’s need for pain relief in labour and to improve birth outcomes (Sheena Byrom, Independent midwifery advisor, best-selling author and OBE). As with all midwives, we aim for normality. Statistics show that obstetric interventions are decreased, whilst the caesarean section rate is reduced to 10% (28% national average) with an independent midwife (Dahlen, 2012). Postnatally, continuity has been shown to increase the breastfeeding rate and reduce the risk of postnatal depression (NCT, 2010). Research also shows that a positive birth experience following a traumatic one may have a ‘redemptive’ effect (Ayers et al., 2008).

We believe women should be informed by current evidence based research enabling them to make personal choices regarding their care. We offer care tailored to meet your family’s requirement in your own home and at times to suit you and your partner. The new Birthplace Cochrane Review, NICE Intrapartum guidelines (2014), and The Lancet series on Midwifery (2014) all promote woman centred care at home with time to care.

I am registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and work according to their Midwives Rules and Standards and Professional Code of Conduct.

I struggled with a lot of anxiety during my pregnancy so I decided that I needed more support when the baby is here. From the first time I spoke to Sarah I found her so knowledgeable and understanding. She wanted me to feel as comfortable as possible during labour, so she gave me information on what exactly to expect and helped me with my birth plan.
We started seeing Sarah from day 3 of our little boy’s life. She helped us by answering all of our questions, and reassured us when we were felling overwhelmed. She made the first month as new parents much easier and more pleasant than it could have been because we knew we could always depend on her for advice. We will a be grateful to her.She is also incredibly cool and fun to be around, which is very helpful when your mood is down from all the sleepless nights!!
RB

Sarah supported me through my anxiety