Every family that we support through pregnancy, birth and beyond holds a very special place in our hearts, so this page is dedicated to them! It is their strength, determination, positivity and love that drives us through this incredible journey. We are in awe of each and every one of them and can only express our heartfelt thanks and joy to them for choosing us to share this precious time with them.
Testimonials
Testimonials
Putting Birthing Choices Back Into Your Hands
Together the team at My Independent Midwife have over 30 years combined midwifery experience and have supported over 2000 births between them! They love to create spaces for empowered, compassionate and individualised care. Please feel free to contact them to see how this service can benefit you today. As your independent midwife, they'll be by your side as you journey through pregnancy, ensuring that you feel empowered, listened to and central to all decision making. Take a look at our testimonials below!
Meet our amazing families and read their powerful birth stories
You and your birth companion will also have full access to all of the additional services that My Independent Midwife offer, including; hypnobirthing, aromatherapy, infant feeding support and tongue-tie assessment/division included in your package at no extra cost!
Katie, Josiah and baby Heidi
“Your care is really real. It’s beautiful how that shines through in your work.”
Katie and Josiah chose to use My Independent Midwife on the advice of Joshia’s mum. Heidi is their first baby and arrived at home in the birth pool.
Robyn, Kain and baby Seren
“With each word they gave me confidence in myself to achieve the birth of my dreams.”
Robyn and Kain chose to use My Independent Midwife because Robyn’s mum is an independent midwife and was passionate about Robyn having the advantages of an independent midwife for her daughter. Baby Seren is their 1st baby and arrived at home in the birth pool
Sammy, Simon and baby Isabella
“The level of care was outstanding.
Sammy and Simon chose to use My Independent Midwife because they wanted to guarantee that a midwife would be able to attend their homebirth. Isabella is their first baby and arrived at home in the birth pool.
Katie, Phil and baby Elliott
“Really wonderful support.”
Katie and Phil chose to use My Independent Midwife because they wanted to guarantee that a midwife would be able to attend their homebirth. Elliot is their second baby and arrived prematurely at hospital.
Rachel, Mike and baby Arthur
“I finally felt listened to and like someone understood.”
Rachel and Mike chose to use My Independent Midwife because they wanted to guarantee that they would have good support and continuity of care from their midwife. Arthur is their second baby and arrived at home in the birth pool.
Anna, Louis and baby Lilly
Anna and Louis chose to use My Independent Midwife because they had lost confidence in the NHS to support them with their homebirth.
Ruth, Dom and baby Jesse
“My birth was such a positive experience.”
Ruth and Dom chose to use My Independent Midwife because they wanted to guarantee that a midwife would be able to attend their homebirth. Baby Jesse is their first baby and arrived at home in the birth pool.
Gillian, Richard and Skye
“Sarah was my cheerleader, advocating for me and making me feel empowered by the birth decisions I was making.”
Gillian and Richard chose to use My Independent Midwife because she wanted to make her third pregnancy really special and guarantee that a midwife would be able to attend their home birth.
Catherine, Luke and baby Jesse
“I have never felt so honoured and empowered as I did bringing my baby into the world at home and I couldn’t have done it without the absolute calm, assuredness and encouragement of Sarah and Jenny.”
Catherine and Luke chose to use My Independent Midwife to reduce the risk that her pregnancy would be medicalised within the NHS system and also to guarantee that a midwife would be available to attend their homebirth
Beth, Craig and Baby Grace
“We will be forever grateful for all that they did for us.”
Beth and Craig were encouraged to use an independent midwife by Beth’s mum. Grace is their first baby and arrived at home in the pool
Leoni, Rafi and baby Marlowe
“It was a dream birth.”
Leoni and Rafi chose to use My Independent Midwife because they wanted to guarantee that a midwife would be able to attend their homebirth. Baby Marlowe is their second baby and arrived at home in the birth pool.
Hogyn, Erin and Baby Rowan
“We quickly built a relationship where we felt understood and empowered. The genuine love and care put us both at total ease.”
Hogyn and Erin chose to use my independent midwife to ensure their care was personalised to their unique needs. Baby Rowan is their first baby and arrived in hospital.
Rosie, Dave and Baby Freddie
“My experience was absolutely magical.”
Rosie was encouraged to use an independent midwife by her friend. Freddie is Rosie and Dave’s first baby and arrived at home in the pool
Rebecca, David and Baby Jack
Rebecca and David chose to have an independent midwife because they wanted to guarantee that a midwife would be able to attend their homebirth. Baby Jack is their first baby and arrived in hospital.
Alison, Gil and Baby Levi
“We felt listened to, safe, and in the hands of someone who genuinely cares about our family.”
Alison and Gil chose to use My Independent Midwife because they wanted to guarantee that they would have good support and continuity of care from their midwife. Levi is their second baby and arrived at home in the birth pool.
Ceri, Paul and Baby Elin
“I felt empowered and fully supported to make the choices that felt right for us.”
Ceri and Paul chose to use an independent midwife because they wanted to guarantee that a midwife would be able to attend their homebirth and to ensure that if they chose to birth outside of standard NHS guidelines that their informed choices would be supported. Elin is their second baby and arrived at home.
Kelly, Jon and Baby Goldie
“It was Jenny’s generous, heartfelt, sincere, empowering and nurturing delivery of her knowledge which will stay with me for the rest of my days.”
Kelly and Jon chose to use My Independent Midwife because they wanted to guarantee that a midwife would be available for their homebirth. Kelly also enjoyed the convenience of care at home and full continuity. Goldie is Kelly and Jon’s third baby and she arrived at home following a very quick labour
Megan and Baby Bobby
“It was absolutely game changing for me to have Jenny as my constant.”
Megan chose to use My Independent Midwife because they wanted to guarantee that a midwife would be available for her homebirth. Bobbie is Megan’s first baby and he arrived at home following a very quick labour
Jess and her Family
“I felt empowered to trust my natural instincts.”
Jess and her partner chose to use My Independent Midwife because a doula friend recommended us to them. This is Jess’ first baby and she arrived at home following a very quick labour.