What Independent Midwives Offer: A Comprehensive Guide for Families in Cornwall
Pregnancy care doesn’t have to be all clinical. Walking and chatting can be a great way to connect
As an independent midwife in Cornwall, I provide a level of personalised, continuity-led care that goes far beyond what most families expect. Like NHS midwives, I am a fully qualified midwife registered with the NMC and insured through Zest Midwives, but the way I that am able to support you is more flexible, more relationship-based, and centred entirely around your needs.
I offer gold-standard, evidence-based clinical monitoring throughout pregnancy, with unhurried appointments in your own home. My clients appreciate the time, calmness and depth these visits allow, including space for real conversations, emotional support and clear decision-making.
Your care includes:
Complete antenatal, labour, birth and postnatal support, whether you’re planning a homebirth in Cornwall or a hospital birth
Referrals and collaboration with other health professionals when needed
One-to-one guidance for preconception, fertility, and preparing for future pregnancies
Birth planning rooted in your values, preferences and personal circumstances
Holistic support using complementary therapies, biomechanics and pregnancy massage where appropriate
With over a decade of experience, I bring a whole-person, relational approach that places you and your comfort, your safety and your choices, at the centre of your maternity care. Families choose private midwifery because they want to feel seen, heard and consistently supported from the very beginning, and that is what I specialise in.
Early pregnancy visits at home
Why Families in Cornwall Are Choosing Independent Midwives
When you choose independent midwifery care, you are choosing personalised heart-led and relationship based care from a qualified midwife.
Care evidence backed to improve your physical and emotional outcomes for pregnancy and birth: time and again research shows that a consistent, known midwife throughout your pregnancy and birth is gold-standard, but the NHS simply can’t provide this (I know this first-hand because my academic research work explored how we could implement this best practice model into the NHS!)
Tailored clinical guidance based on your preferences, not a standardised template: The time we spend together ensures that we can critically consider the research evidence that recommendations about your care pathway are based on. My years as a research midwives means I can help you spot the research which is especially relevant to guide your choices- but we don’t rely on research alone. Part of my role is in supporting you to listen to your intuition and make decisions which are in alignment with what feels right for YOU- something only you can know.
Trust-building over months of regular appointments: Many of my clients book my care in early pregnancy, but even when we first meet later in pregnancy, we spend quality time to get to know one another and to build that deep sense of knowing which is so special and beneficial to your journey.
The difference is clear: a system built to serve the masses will struggle to meet your needs no matter how kind the staff. Independent midwifery care puts you at the centre of your own story.
Continuity You Can Actually Rely On
With independent midwifery care, you get the same midwife for pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal period. No need to explain your story repeatedly, rely on a midwife reading your birth plan to interpret how you hope for your birth to go, and no more conflicting advice around baby care! This is relationship based care which centres a deep knowing- I will feel like a trusted old professional friend.
No shift changes or unknown faces walking into your birth space: no matter how your birth unfolds, you can guarantee that you have your experienced personal midwife to guide and hold you through your journey, advocating for what is important for you and ensuring that you feel in control.
Reduced anxiety because you know exactly who will support you: you can exhale and look forward to your birth in the knowledge that your team will be there to support you- without worries that there won’t be enough staff on call to facilitate your homebirth, water birth or birth wishes. You will get the opportunity to get to know your experienced midwifery team during pregnancy.
Build a relationship with your midwife
Your family aren’t just another number, I see your unique story
Support That Adapts to Your Pregnancy, Birth and Postnatal Needs
Bespoke appointments: Your care doesn’t follow a set pathway with a ticklist of items to discuss at each appointment. Instead, we are guided by your curiosity and interests coupled with my years of experience to ensure that you feel informed and confident about your pregnancy, birth and baby.
Holistic support including biomechanics, aromatherapy, hypnobirthing: Your care combines my expert knowledge of the modern medical system blended with a deep understanding of physiology, wisdom from other medical traditions and complementary therapies. Using these tools promotes your optimum health and wellbeing during pregnancy, but also ensures that you receive evidence based support and advice.
Emotional and practical preparation for labour, birth and early parenting: As a midwife of more than a decade, and a mum of two young kids myself, I know just how huge this transition to having a baby can feel. I want to give you the sense of relief that I experienced when my independent midwives gently guided and held space for my family. By ensuring you know what to expect from a biologically normal perspective, you can make informed choices and I will support you every step of the way.
The Growing Appeal of Independent Midwives for Families Across Cornwall
Booking your care with an independent midwife puts your family at the centre of your story, ensuring that you are supported at every step of the way. There is increasing demand for personalised, safe, continuity-led maternity care across Cornwall and Devon. Many families book their care package with me at the start of their pregnancy, however I do take clients on later in the pregnancy if I have availability (I microcaseload to ensure that I can give my clients the one to one attention they deserve, so I sadly I don’t always have space but please do get in touch to find out).
Other clients benefit from a private midwifery consultation when they are planning a pregnancy, to take control of their birth plan or after the birth of their baby. You can also book a holistic therapy treatment session or pregnancy massage.
Get in touch with me today to explore your options or book a cuppa with Katie for a free chat to see how I can support your growing family.
