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Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire
Home Birth with an Independent Midwife

Personalised, evidence-based care with an experienced midwife passionate about physiological birth. A Midwife who knows you, supports your choices and remains by your side.

Home birth support is included within all of my comprehensive midwifery care packages.

 

Whether you've always planned a home birth or are just beginning to explore the idea, your care will be tailored to your individual circumstances, preferences and choices.

Looking for the most comprehensive package for a private home birth?

Why birth at home?

Home birth is about more than where you give birth. It is about how you feel.

Oxytocin, the hormone that drives labour, flows more freely when you feel relaxed and safe. At home, there are no bright lights, unfamiliar surroundings, shift changes or the background noise of other people’s emergencies. You are in your own space, with your chosen birth partners and a midwife you already know.

Planned home births are associated with lower rates of intervention and high levels of maternal satisfaction. But beyond statistics, what matters is whether you feel safe, informed and supported.

At home, birth is not something that simply happens to you. It is something you move through with care that respects your body, your choices and your pace.

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Independent continuity of care changes everything.

I have spent more than a decade working in maternity care and have supported hundreds of families. I trained and worked within the NHS, so I understand hospital systems, clinical guidance and escalation pathways.

That knowledge does not make me fearful. It makes me confident to challenge the system and fight for your rights.

I am passionate about home birth because I have seen what can happen when women feel safe, unhurried and respected. I truly believe in the physiology of birth.

 

I am not anti-hospital. If your care needs to change direction, I will work collaboratively with you and your choices at the centre of everything. I will communicate with NHS teams to support a smooth and safe transition, remaining by your side.

My priority is always you and your baby. No policies. No guidelines. No coercion.

But I’ve Been Told I’m 'High Risk'

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Many clients who enquire about home birth tell me they’ve been given a label.


“Previous caesarean.”
“Raised BMI.”
“Big baby.”

The list goes on.

A label does not automatically remove your ability to make informed choices.

 

I have supported women at home with pregnancy past 42 weeks, prolonged rupture of membranes, previous caesarean and other situations where they were told home birth was “not recommended.”

That doesn’t mean ignoring guidance. It means having thorough, evidence-based conversations about what the actual data says, what the alternatives are, and what feels right for you.​

I'm passionate about it because I have lived it. Read about my own 'against guidelines' home birth here:

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What Continuity of Care Looks Like With Me

​​​​Appointments every 4 weeks from 8 weeks

 

Every 2 weeks from 28 weeks


Weekly from 36 weeks until your baby is born

 

Bi-weekly at 42 weeks and beyond, if needed

Appointments are long, unhurried, and take place in the comfort of your own home.

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From 37 weeks I am on call 24/7 for your birth.

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What A Home Birth Actually Looks Like

Before labour

Throughout your pregnancy, we prepare thoroughly.

We will talk through practical arrangements, your birth preferences, different possible scenarios and the emotional side of birth. You will have time to ask questions, explore your options and prepare without feeling that you are simply hoping for the best.

A second midwife or doula, who you will meet at around 36 weeks, will also be arranged to attend the birth.

When labour begins

You call me, and I come to you.

There are no introductions and no need to explain your preferences. I already know you, your pregnancy and what matters to you.

Monitoring is calm and respectful, and your home remains your space. You can move, rest, eat, drink and labour in the way that feels right for you.

If your plans need to change, I will remain with you and continue supporting you.

After your baby is born

There is no rush.

You can have uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact, eat your own food, shower in your own bathroom and settle into your own bed.

Your postnatal care continues at home, supporting your recovery, your baby’s wellbeing and your feeding choices. Between visits, I remain available when you need advice or reassurance.

"She’s more than just a midwife; she’s someone who becomes part of your story. I feel incredibly lucky to have had her care"

Considering a home birth?

Let’s talk through your choices, your questions and the support that would help you feel safe, informed and confident.

There is no pressure to make a decision before we speak. It is simply an opportunity to explore what a home birth with me could look like for you.

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Private & independent midwifery care and home and hospital birth support covering Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and East Midlands. Amie thinks Taylor Swift is the best songwriter of our generation (book a call to debate this)

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07856989639

Derby, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Mansfield and beyond.

Working Hours:

Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: Appointment only

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