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How My First Home Birth Shaped My Journey to Becoming The Compassionate Midwife
How a midwife is made 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 be a wonderful dad. We got married in 2001, and a year…
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…
The 4th trimester
Home Birth 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…
Welcome to The Compassionate Midwife Blog
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 little fishing village…