Hello, My name is Sharon Eccles Independent Midwife. I am governed by the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) and I am a member of the IMA ( Independent midwives Association) ARM (Association of Radical Midwives) & AIMS (Association for the Improvement of Maternity Services)  Contact me here, Sharon@HampshireIndependentMidwife.co.uk

I am a dedicated and passionate midwife, offering hostilic midwifery care that is founded on women's individual needs. My aim is to provide knowledge and resources to women and their families, thus enlightening them to make informed choices throughout their journey into parenthood. I believe that women have the right to birth their babies in an environment that is safe and that suits their individual needs. Therefore I will support women in homebirth, waterbirth and V&HBAC ( Vaginal/ Home Birth after C Section). I am also happy to support women who choose to birth their babies in hospital. I embrace the opportunities, when they arise (with backup) to support women with a Breech or Twin Pregnancy.

I have five children of my own and they are my drive and inspiration. I also have a beautiful  Granddaughter Emma who is my little ray of sunshine. It has been the highlight of my career so far when I supported my own Daughter Nichola throughout her pregnancy and birth. I am very excited about the fact that I am currently supporting my eldest Daughter Samantha through her pregnancy. My second Grandchild is due in April 07 so watch this space. (I know I don't look old enough, lots of OIL OF OLAY!!!!)

When I was pregnant with my third child in 1997, my midwife was very influential in my decision to become a midwife. It was then that I knew which direction my life would take and so I embarked on my incredible journey to become a midwife. I graduated from Southampton University with my Midwifery Degree, and more pride than I ever thought possible. Sharon Eccles BMID (Hons) RM. WOW!!! I was living the dream.

 I have had the privilege of being involved with a caseload practice working with a group of midwives  committed to fascilitating  physiological birth and reducing unnecessary interventions. The practice has a very diverse caseload and I have been involved in supporting women wherever they chose to give birth.  Within my caseload, 20% of the women I supported  had their babies at home this included young women under the age of 18, women who have experienced interventions in their first pregnancy such as Caesarean Section. I have also supported women who have chosen a Waterbirth either at home or a Birth Centre.

My ongoing  commitment to providing continuity of care and my respect for informed choice, (which is often difficult to achieve in the current climate within the NHS ), has led me into the world of Independent Midwifery.  

So here I am awaiting the privilege of sharing in your very joyous and special journey through Pregnancy and Childbirth.