Hampshire Independent Midwife

ANTE-NATAL CARE

Visits will take place in your home or wherever suits your needs. It is essential that we are able to build a trusting relationship. Each visit will last as long as is necessary. (depending on the number of cups of tea offered!!). The amount of visits throughout the A/N period will depend upon the individual needs of each woman. I will be available on a 24hr call out basis, from booking, throughout your pregnancy & up to the birth of your baby.

LABOUR & BIRTH

When you feel that labour has begun, you can call me and initially a plan of care will be formulated over the phone. I will come out to you, when you feel the need and I will stay with you until the birth of your baby. I may call a second midwife if necessary with your consent.If complications arise and a decision is made to transfer into hospital, I will accompany you , and I will stay to support you as your advocate. After your baby has been welcomed into the world, I will stay with you and your family, providing support with breastfeeding and any other issues that may arise. As a midwife, I am fully trained to deal with any emergencies that may occur, I carry all the necessary equipment to be able to stablise any situation, whether it be with mother or child , until medical help arrives.

POST NATAL CARE

Like the Ante-Natal care, this is very much structured to your individual needs. I will initially call out to see you and your new born baby daily. A plan of care will then be put in place with input from both you and your family, according to your needs. The Post Natal period covers anything from 4 to 6 weeks.