Question 1

Do you support all parents and family types?

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My midwifery and lactation support services are for everyone. Every family shape, every route to parenthood, and every feeding and birth choice. I will always meet you where you are, without assumption or judgement.

Question 2

Do you provide care or support during labour?

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I do not attend births or provide active labour support. What I do offer is everything around and up to that moment, including antenatal preparation, postnatal support, and feeding guidance. The best way to think of me is as the preparation and the aftercare. The NHS (or your private obstetric team) lead the birth itself. If labour and birth support is what you’re looking for, I’m happy to point you towards other birth support services who can be with you on the day.

Question 3

What’s the difference between your support and a doula, or a traditional private midwife?

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A doula offers continuous emotional and practical support, often at the birth itself. However, a doula is not a clinically regulated role. A traditional private midwife typically provides clinically regulated antenatal, on-call labour and birth support and postnatal care.I’m a registered midwife, but I work a little differently. My pregnancy care is designed to sit alongside your NHS or private obstetric team, with the benefit of in-depth clinical knowledge, continuity of care, and unhurried time.

Question 4

Can I work with you if I’m planning a home birth?

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If you are planning a home birth, I can support your antenatal preparation to help you think through your options, birth preferences, and what to expect.

Question 5

What if my baby has already arrived?

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Then you’re in exactly the right place. Plenty of people find me after birth than before, often when feeding isn’t going the way they expected. I offer postnatal care and IBCLC lactation support, so please do get in touch whether that’s a few days or a few months after birth.

Question 6

What will happen once I enquire?

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Once I’ve received your enquiry, I will be in touch within a couple of working days. We’ll have a video-call about what you need and where my services fit into your plans.

Question 7

I’m booked with the NHS for my pregnancy. Do I still need these appointments if I’m working with you?

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Yes, please do keep all of your NHS appointments as planned. They will conduct the formal clinical assessments and screening throughout your pregnancy, including blood pressure, urine checks, blood tests, and baby monitoring. This ensures that the full NHS safety net stays around you and your baby.What I add is time, connection, and continuity of care. I act as an additional, fully registered buffer of midwifery support around your existing team. My pregnancy care is designed to work alongside the NHS pathway.

Question 8

I’m booked with a private obstetrician. Can you still support me?

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Absolutely. Whether you’ve chosen the NHS or private obstetric route, my support will sit alongside your preferred pathway. Your obstetrician will lead your medical and clinical care, and I will be there to add dedicated midwifery time, education, and emotional support around that.Both roles work well together. I can spend unhurried time with you on the things that typically sit outside of an obstetrician’s focus, including labour preparation, pain relief, birth options, recovery, feeding support, as well as day-to-day confidence, empowerment, and advocacy.

Question 9

Can I contact you between appointments?

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If you have booked one of my pregnancy packages, you will have WhatsApp messaging access to me for non-urgent questions between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. You’ll always have someone to check in with, rather than worrying until the next appointment.

Question 10

Are you available 24/7?

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While I aim to be as responsive and accessible as possible, I do not offer an emergency or 24/7 on-call service. For anything urgent or potentially serious, please contact your:NHS maternity unitPrivate obstetricianGPNHS - 111Emergency services - 999

Question 11

What happens if a complication arises, or I’m worried about myself or my baby?

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Your safety and your baby’s will always come first. If at any point I have a clinical concern (or you do), I’ll support you to access the right care promptly.

Question 12

Should I still book local group antenatal classes if we’re working together?

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Absolutely, and the two work really well together. Group classes like those provided by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) cover the basics across a wide range of topics, which means we’ll have plenty of time to go deeper into what actually matters most to you.

Question 13

What topics do you cover in your antenatal and birth preparation packages?

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Every antenatal care visit is shaped around what matters most to you. The most common topics I cover include:The stages of labour and the physiology behind them, and how to prepare for each.
Coping with and managing pain, both with and without medication, including waterbirth.
Induction, assisted birth and caesarean, including what to expect and how to navigate if things don’t go to ‘plan’.
Considering your birth preferences, and establishing the role of your birth partner.
Informed decision making, your rights in maternity care, and how to advocate for yourself and navigate the system with confidence.
Your hospital stay, what to pack, and what you do (and don’t!) need to buy.
Feeding your baby (breast and bottle), and expressing (when, how, and why you might).
Navigating the early hours and days with your newborn, going home, and what’s normal in newborn care.
Your recovery and wellbeing, both physical and emotional.

Question 14

Can you help me prepare for a caesarean birth?

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Absolutely. A planned caesarean deserves just as much preparation as any other birth, and often gets less.We can go through what the day itself will look like, hour by hour, so nothing takes you by surprise. Then we’ll cover the part people rarely prepare for: recovering from major abdominal surgery while caring for a newborn.Feeding is worth planning properly. Early feeds may feel harder when you're sore and less mobile, so we'll cover positions that keep the weight off your scar, how to protect your supply in the first few days, and what recovery will genuinely look like for you at home.

Question 15

I’m not sure which package is right for me. Can you help?

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That is exactly what I’m here for. My packages will depend on the stage of your pregnancy, and whether you need support with preparation, feeding, or both. Take a look at my midwifery and lactation support packages for more information.

Question 16

Can I combine different types of pregnancy support?

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Yes, and many people do. My packages have been created to offer the very best support with birth preparation, postnatal feeding, or a blend of both.

Question 17

What is a lactation consultant, and what does IBCLC mean?

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An IBCLC is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, representing the internationally recognised gold-standard qualification in lactation and infant feeding.This means I can help with everything from everyday feeding challenges to more complex challenges, including positioning and latch, pain, supply concerns, tongue-tie, weight worries, combination and bottle feeding, and feeding premature or poorly babies.For more information, take a look at what’s included in my lactation support services.

Question 18

Can you help me if I’m bottle feeding, combination feeding, or moving away from breastfeeding altogether?

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Absolutely. I will be there to provide feeding support however you choose to feed your baby. I have supported women in:Combination feedingBottle feeding with formula or expressed milkManaging complex situations with unwell babies in hospitalMoving from breast to bottleStopping breastfeedingWhatever your choice, I’ll help you do it confidently, safely, and always without judgement.

Question 19

My baby is refusing to take a bottle. Can you help?

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Yes, this is something I work with families on regularly, and there's usually more going on than it first appears.
In our consultation, I'll take a full feeding history and assess your baby properly so we can work out what's actually driving the refusal. That might be:
Who's offering the bottleFeeding position and pacingTeat shape and flowMilk temperature and how expressed milk tastes once it's been storedTiming, and whether your baby is hungry enough or too hungryYour baby's age and stageTongue movement, sucking pattern, or discomfort around feeds
From there, we'll build a plan around your baby and your circumstances, including how much time you've got, and work through it at a pace that suits you both.
And if your baby stays firm about it, there are other routes, including straw and cup feeding, and ways to make going back to work more manageable.

Question 20

When should I see a lactation consultant?

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You may benefit from seeing a lactation consultant if:You are experiencing pain during breastfeeding or expressing
You are concerned about your baby’s weight gain or milk intake
You are worried about your milk supply
You have a baby who is struggling to latch or feed effectively
You have a baby who won’t settle at the breast or bottle
You are concerned about bottle refusal, tongue tie, or expression
You need support with combination feeding, returning to work, or weaning from breastfeedingRemember that there is no concern too small. Whether you’re facing a specific feeding challenge or needing some reassurance that feeding is going well, I’m here to provide compassionate, evidence-based support that’s tailored to you and your baby.

Question 21

How do we plan my first visit if I’m waiting to go into labour spontaneously?

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Just let me know once you’ve had your baby, and I’ll book you in for the first available day I can see you. Wherever possible, I’ll arrange my visits around your NHS community midwife visits, so you can wraparound professional support spread across as many days as possible.

Question 22

When are you available for home visits?

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My home visit days are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 10am and 4pm. I stay flexible where I can, so if you need an appointment outside those times, just ask.

Question 23

Can I extend my support once my pregnancy package comes to an end?

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Further follow-up visits can be booked whenever you need them, charged individually. I'll always try to fit you in, though availability does depend on my other clients. Please see my pregnancy packages for more information.

Question 24

Which areas do you cover for home visits?

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I offer in-person home visits across West and South West London in the following postcodes and boroughs. If you’re in a neighbouring postcode or borough, feel free to get in touch. I can often travel a little further when you’re booking a package of care, so it’s always worth the ask.West LondonPostcodeAreas coveredW3ActonW4ChiswickW6HammersmithW8KensingtonW11Notting Hill, Holland ParkW12Shepherd’s Bush, White CitySouth West LondonPostcodeAreas coveredSW1Westminster, Belgravia, and PimlicoSW2Brixton, StreathamSW3Chelsea, BromptonSW5Earl’s CourtSW6FulhamSW7South Kensington, KnightsbridgeSW10Chelsea, World’s End, West BromptonSW11BatterseaSW13BarnesSW15Putney, RoehamptonSW18Wandsworth, Earlsfield

Question 25

Can I still work with you if I’m outside your visiting area?

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Depending on what you need, we may be able to work together virtually. And if you’re in a neighbouring borough or postcode, a home visit may still be possible. Get in touch, and I’ll see what I can do.

Question 26

Do you offer virtual or online consultations?

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Yes. My one-off virtual consultations are ideal if you’re outside my visiting area, or if you’d prefer the flexibility of meeting online. Please find the full details of my one-off virtual consultations on my packages page.

Question 27

How much are your midwifery and lactation support services?

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My services range from £275 for a 90-minute virtual session to £2950 for the most complete support package I offer, covering birth preparation, antenatal and postnatal care, and feeding support.  My prices are fully transparent and can be found on my midwifery and lactation support packages page. They are priced around what’s included within each package, rather than a single flat rate.

Question 28

Can I book a one-off appointment?

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Yes, where availability allows. I offer single virtual or home visit appointments that work well if you have a specific question or challenge in mind.

Question 29

How do I book with you, and how far ahead should I get in touch?

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The easiest way to book with me is by filling out the form on my contact page, and you can enquire about my pregnancy support services as soon as you like. My packages suit different stages of pregnancy, and booking in advance is the best way to guarantee we’ll work together. If you know you’d like the support, definitely reach out early.

Question 30

How do you handle my personal information and confidentiality?

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Your privacy matters, and everything you share with me is treated in the strictest confidence. As a registered midwife, I’m bound by the professional standards of confidentiality. I also handle all personal information in line with data protection law.You can see exactly how your information is collected, stored, and used in my Terms and Conditions.

Question 31

What is your Cancellation Policy?

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You’ll find my full Terms and Cancellation Policy on my Terms and Conditions page. If you ever need to rearrange an appointment, please let me know as soon as you can so I can accommodate your needs.

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