Heart of England Midwives

What do we offer?

• An initial consultation

   in your own home

• First visit as your midwife

   when your lead midwife will get to know you better and make a full assessment of your needs. She will carry out a full antenatal check and arrange blood tests and scans for you. Scans can be either with the NHS or privately with Mums. There will be plenty of time for you to ask questions. You will be given your pregnancy notes/records to keep with you.

• Visits during your pregnancy

   Approximately 10 visits arranged at a time and place to suit you. These will incorporate a full antenatal check and discussion and planning of labour and birth. Between visits we can deal with any concerns by text, phone or email.

• Labour and Birth

   You will be able to contact us by phone when you go into labour. You will receive one-to-one support throughout your labour and birth.

• Visits after the birth

   Daily visits in the first week. Less frequently (as you wish) after this, until the baby is 28 days old. Lots of support to establish breast feeding.

How much will it cost?

Inclusive Care Package £3600

Payments can be made in 4 instalments: at first appointment, 20 weeks, 28 weeks and 36 weeks.

There is a charge of £50 for an initial consultation which is deductable from the full amount if you decide to go ahead.

Birth Only £1700

For hospital births. 3 visits to get to know you, then on-call for your birth. One-to-one support for labour and birth. Debriefing visit at home.

One-off consultation £85

Perhaps there are particular issues that you want to consult a midwife about, for example:

• previous traumatic birth
• considering VBAC
• special needs
• want to know more about getting a home a birth

Whatever you want to discuss, a private session in your own home, lasting up to 2 hours, can be very informative and helpful.

Just Postnatal Care £1000

All your care from baby's birth to 1 month old. Includes all breastfeeding support.

Breastfeeding Support Package £500

• Breast feeding preparation and information during pregnancy
• 4 home visits after birth to help you establish breastfeeding
• 24 hour helpline for first 2 weeks after birth

Ad Hoc Breastfeeding Support

Urgent problems and troubleshooting. Phone for details 07771 586095 (Diane) or 07920 425766 (Helen)