You may be considering the services of a private midwife to help with the birth of your child. Private or "independent" midwives are fully qualified midwives who have chosen to work outside the NHS on a self employed basis. There is an association which provides information about independent midwives -
The Independent Midwives Association.
Find a private midwife
Private Healthcare UK provides a directory of independent midwives in the UK which contains names, addresses and contact details.
Featured private midwife services
The following midwifery services have provided detailed information about what they offer, their birthing philosophy and, in some cases, prices.
Birth Rites
As independent midwives, we aim to help you build your confidence in your own abilities to give birth and to parent instinctively while providing you with the knowledge to make informed choices at every stage.
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Anne Stafford - South London
Anne Stafford graduated from King’s College London with a Diploma of Higher Education in Midwifery and a Bachelor of Science degree in Midwifery. In common with all practising midwives in the UK, she is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Yours Maternally
Yours Maternally independent midwives are committed to providing the perfect maternity care for you and your family. We are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and are members of the Complementary Maternity Forum as we believe in an holistic approach to maternity care.
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