What's the difference between NHS and private postnatal care
You've spent months preparing for your baby's arrival. But what happens when they're finally here, and you're suddenly expected to navigate life as a new parent?
I'm Amie, an independent midwife providing personalised postnatal care across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands. I offer families dedicated time, continuity of care and practical, evidence-based support as they navigate those early weeks and months with their new baby.
Because looking after you matters just as much as looking after your baby.
NHS postnatal care | Private postnatal care with Amie |
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You may see different midwives and healthcare professionals. | Build a relationship with the same independent midwife. |
Visits and appointments depend on clinical need and local service arrangements. | Dedicated appointment time to focus on your individual needs. |
Feeding support is available, with provision varying by local service. | Personalised support with breastfeeding, expressing, bottle feeding and combination feeding. |
Postnatal checks, assessment and referral when needed. | Time to discuss your recovery, ask questions and identify when further assessment is needed. |
Support and referral pathways are available. | Dedicated space to talk through your feelings and adjustment to parenthood. |
Routine newborn assessments and advice within the NHS pathway. | Individualised guidance on newborn behaviour, feeding cues and everyday care. |
Care follows clinical guidance and is adapted to your needs within available services. | Appointments shaped around your questions, priorities and family circumstances. |
Provided through your local NHS maternity service. | Arranged directly with Amie, subject to availability and your chosen package. |
NHS maternity care is free at the point of use. | Paid service, with costs depending on the package or appointment selected. |
The postnatal period is a huge transition. You're recovering from birth, getting to know your baby, learning to feed them, navigating sleep deprivation and figuring out your new identity as a parent. You deserve support through all of it — not just a quick check-in to see how you're healing.
Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire
Private Antenatal Care
All appointments...
Last around 90–120 minutes
Take place in the comfort of your own home
Are completely unrushed and client-led
Can be booked alongside NHS or shared care
This is proper midwifery care - not a 10-minute checklist.
Because you know you don't deserve conveyer belt care. Choose from a full package or one off appointments as and when you need.
"The post-natal care from Amie was really exceptional. She made us feel very comfortable and confident as first-time parents, which was no mean feat considering we had multiple medical issues in the days following the birth."
What's included in private postnatal care?
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Postnatal care from the midwife who already knows you and was at your birth — no starting again with a new midwife who doesn't know your pregnancy, your birth or your plans
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Postnatal visits in the comfort of your own home — no packing up you, your baby and the kitchen sink to sit in a waiting room instead of being on your sofa
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Unhurried appointments with plenty of time to talk, ask questions and work through anything that is worrying you
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Individualised physical checks for you and your baby — with care tailored to your recovery, your birth and your family's needs
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Feeding support whether you are breastfeeding, combination feeding or bottle feeding — without judgement and with practical, hands-on support
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Newborn care and confidence-building — from bathing and cord care to understanding your baby's behaviour, sleep and feeding
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Emotional support and a safe space to talk about your birth, your recovery and how you're really feeling
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Ongoing support with your recovery — including wound care, pelvic floor recovery, contraception and returning to normal activities
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Support navigating the NHS and other services if you or your baby need additional assessment, treatment or referral
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Virtual support between appointments so you're not left wondering whether something is normal or waiting until your next visit to ask
Reasons to invest in your postnatal experience
Want a private antenatal appointment without the full commitment?
Want continuity with a midwife who gets to know you and your family.
Don't want to leave the house to attend NHS clinics and appointments.
Would appreciate more time to ask questions and talk through concerns.
Feel anxious about caring for your newborn and would like additional reassurance.
Want personalised infant feeding support.
Want support that considers your wellbeing alongside your baby's.
Have had a difficult, unexpected or emotionally challenging birth experience.
Simply don't want to feel as though you have to navigate everything alone.
You don't need to be struggling, and you don't need to justify wanting extra support. Sometimes, having someone knowledgeable in your corner makes a real difference to how supported you feel.
Your baby is important. Your recovery is important. Your mental and emotional wellbeing are important. You deserve time to ask questions, support that respects your choices and a midwife who listens to what you actually need.
Your
“I’m-So-Glad-I-Did-This”Investment.
One Appointment
One-off postnatal appointment
These appointments are ideal if you want extra reassurance, clarity, or support during pregnancy - without committing to full care.
£250
Full Antenatal Care
Care through your first month postpartum
Fully bespoke postnatal care from a midwife you feel safe with, tailored around you and your family. Usually includes 8 flexible visits within the first month.
£2,220
Combined Package
Private antenatal and postnatal care
Full bespoke antenatal care combined with personalised postnatal care, all from the same experienced midwife without leaving the sofa.
£5,500
Ready to book care?
Next step?
""Choosing to have @midwifeamie alongside us throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period is a decision I’d make over and over again. Having someone you know and trust, who comes to your home, visits at times that work around your family and never makes you feel rushed has been invaluable. We’ve chatted, laughed, celebrated the exciting moments, and she’s been there to reassure me through the worries too. Knowing that if I had a question, she was only ever a text message away gave me so much confidence throughout this journey. Thank you, Amie, for everything you’ve done for our family"
Personalised pregnancy care, dedicated birth support and postnatal visits with the same midwife throughout your journey.