My Full Care Package

In the comfort of your home I see you for regular appointments and fit your needs. These are scheduled to suit you, normally every 3-4 weeks until you reach 36 weeks. From that point on I see you at least once a week until the birth of your baby.
From week 37 I will be 'on-call' for you '24 hours each day everyday' until you go into labour when I stay with you until the birth of your baby, whether you are choosing to birth at home or in hospital. 
After the birth of your baby, and you are well and tucked up in bed and ready for me to go home, I will be still available by phone if you need any advice before my daily post natal visits begin.

All antenatal appointments last between 1-2 hours. This gives us plenty of time for any questions and to build a trusting relationship. You can feel safe and supported to enable you to make decisions for your pregnancy and birth. Labour & birth preparation for both you and your partner is included in the later visits or can be arranged with myself or with my colleague, Katherine Woodsbury a NCT Antenatal teacher in training. Katherine also holds a peer support group near Frome in Somerset aptly called 'Great Expectations'. For more information see http://www.beyondbirthing.co.uk/great-expectations.html

My visits are scheduled to fit around you and your family. I am always available by phone, email or text, if you have any queries or need additional visits.
This individualised personal tailor made plan of care can be mutually agreed on, to enable you to receive exactly the midwifery care that you require. If you wish I can accompany you to other appointments you may have, i.e. scans or visits to an obstetrician. I also arrange all scans and can carry out all blood tests as required.

After your baby has been born postnatal care begins. I visit you and your baby daily for the first few days, I can support as needed up to 28 days. My midwifery care provides you with all aspects of your recovery needs and the establishment of effective breast feeding along with the care and well being of your newborn baby.
Some mothers and babies are ready to be discharged from midwifery care before this time. When you are ready to be discharged I will leave you a photocopy of your notes for you to keep.