OUR SERVICES
- Care starts at the booking visit. This appointment normally takes approx 1.5 - 2 hours and we fill in your antenatal notes and take time to discuss issues such as healthy eating and screening options. We also take your personal, medical and social history.
- Each subsequent antenatal visit lasts approx 1 hour and gives us the opportunity to build a trusting relationship, as well as monitor the progress of your pregnancy.
- We are able to spend as much time as needed talking about your hopes and fears and de-briefing any previous birth experiences.
- An extended birth preparation session at around 36 weeks gives you and your birth partner an opportunity to discuss your birth options, what to expect from labour and birth, your preferences in a variety of circumstances plus how to prepare for the postnatal period.
- We provide frequent visits in the first week, helping you to establish breastfeeding and helping you to gain confidence in caring for your newborn.
- After the first week, visits becomes less frequent but we are still available for advice and support on the phone in between appointments.
- We can perform the newborn blood spot test (NBBS), can weigh your baby and arrange for a private newborn examination (NIPE) for an additional charge if requested. Otherwise we can arrange the NIPE with the local NHS services.
- We believe that postnatal care should be flexible and you will be able to guide us as to how much or how little input you require.
- We can liaise with other health professionals such as health visitors and GP's during this time.
- We discharge you from our care when your baby is around a month old.
One-off appointments also available
List of services
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Full Midwifery CareList Item 1
Jill and Eleanor are no longer providing full midwifery care.
Sharon has limited availability and is working with Helen Robinson at Private Midwives. For fees regarding full midwifery care (including homebirth and hospital support), please go to Private Midwives (www.privatemidwives.com)
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Antenatal and postnatal care - £3000
Topaz package
Antenatal care from early pregnancy, with appointments in your own home. Appointments last approximately 1 hour, with the booking appointment and 36 week birth preparation session lasting 2 hours. Postnatal care for 4 weeks following the birth of your baby. Fees can be paid in instalments throughout your pregnancy, with all fees paid by 37 weeks.
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4 weeks postnatal care £1500 (one off payment)List Item 4
Amethyst
This is our most popular postnatal package. We will provide all your postnatal care for 4 weeks following the birth of your baby. We can provide intensive breastfeeding support, monitoring of your recovery and your baby's weight. Newborn blood spot screening is also included. Frequent appointments in the first week and extended postnatal support for the first month after your baby is born.
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10 days postnatal care £900 (one off payment)
Ruby package
Postnatal care for the first 10 days following the birth of your baby. This package includes intensive breastfeeding support and newborn blood spot test, along with monitoring your recovery and weighing your baby. Frequent visits for the first week, followed by a discharge visit on day 10.
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One off appointments from £150
Antenatal appointment
Postnatal appointment
Breastfeeding assessment and support
Birth planning and birth de-brief
All appointments are in your own home and last approx 1-1.5 hours.
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Newborn examination (NIPE) £160 - £200 depending on location
Jill and Sharon are trained to provide NIPE examinations. This examination is done within 72 hours of your baby's birth. This appointment is in your own home and will include a review of your pregnancy, birth history, family history and a detailed physical examination of your newborn baby.
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Tongue tie division £180-£200+ depending on location
Please see our tongue tie division page for more information regarding the areas we cover.
