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Tips, Advice and Stories from the Compassionate Midwife

Birth Plan: Can You Really Plan Your Birth? | A Calm and Empowered Approach
Can you really plan your birth? Learn how a birth plan helps you feel safe, supported, and in control — with practical tips from The Compassionate Midwife.

Overdue Pregnancy: Waiting for Baby
Most babies are born somewhere between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy. We often hear about babies arriving early, but it’s less common to hear about those who arrive well after their “due date.”

How My First Home Birth Shaped My Journey to Becoming The Compassionate Midwife
How my first home birth shaped my journey to become The Compassionate Midwife. For as long as I can remember, I’ve carried that deep longing to become a mum. When I met my husband, I just knew — not only that he would be the one I shared life with, but that he would…

Why choose an Independent Midwife?
Home Birth When you’re pregnant, the kind of care you receive matters deeply. You want to feel safe, listened to, and truly supported. You do not want to feel rushed through appointments or made to feel like a number. That’s where independent midwifery can make…

Postnatal Care: The 4th trimester
The time from when your baby is born until they’re about 12 weeks old is often called the 4th trimester. It’s a big transition period where you’re bouncing back from giving birth and stepping into your new role as a parent. While you’re…

The Compassionate Midwife: Independent Midwife
The Compassionate Midwife As this is my first blog post, it seems fitting to introduce myself. After all, if you are here to consider whether I am the right midwife for you, it’s only right you should know a bit about me. I grew up in Cornwall, in a beautiful…
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