Antenatal care
£2500
Empowering you throughout pregnancy
What makes this service so special is that you will get to know your midwife and she will know you. You will have open access to your own personal midwife via the phone or text whenever you need her, for complete reassurance and peace of mind, throughout your pregnancy.
You and your birth companion will also have full access to all of the additional services that My Independent Midwife offer, including; hypnobirthing, birth preparation, aromatherapy, infant feeding preparation and sneak peek, at no extra cost!
The antenatal package includes all of your antenatal care during pregnancy. All of your care is provided to your individual needs and preferences. You can expect your appointments to last between one to two hours but if you prefer them to be shorter or longer we are more than happy to accommodate to your personal preferences. All appointments are in your own home and on a day and time to suit you-including evenings and weekends.
Regular Antenatal Checks
Each appointment is themed to provide education and empowerment, without overwhelming you, and it will be tailored to your needs. Your independent midwife will conduct each session in a relaxed, unhurried, informal style that allows you to engage on your own terms. All birthing partners, or whoever you wish, can also be present for these appointments, as you are the lead decision-maker in your care.
- The first booking appointment, carried out by your Independent Midwife, will include an exploration of any previous birthing experiences you may have had, as well as your initial preferences and your medical history.
- We are proud to now include Chiropractic alinement with Sally Scott at her Chorlton studio, to promote pelvic alignment and optimal fetal positioning.
- All our clients have the option to receive an antenatal colostrum harvesting kit and harvesting support from Jenny our Lactation Consultant Midwife.
We will be providing regular antenatal checks in the lead-up to the day of your baby's birth, at these suggested intervals (we are happy to discuss your preferred intervals to make your care individual to you and your unique requirements):
Between 4-8 weeks |
Booking appointment to discuss your medical history and any previous pregnancies, at home (please note that if you are choosing to book with us during any stage of your pregnancy then this appointment will still be required). We can also offer our Sneak peek blood test if you would like to find out your baby's gender once you are over 6 weeks pregnant (optional). Click here to find out more about sneak peek |
12 Weeks |
Full antenatal check at home. If you are having an ultrasound and would like us to accompany you then we are also very happy to do this. |
16 Weeks |
Full antenatal check at home. At 16 weeks you may be offered a consultant appointment at your chosen NHS trust (dependent on your medical and obstetric risk factors). if you would like us to, we would be happy to attend this appointment with you for support and advocacy. |
20 Weeks |
Full antenatal check at home. If you are having an ultrasound and would like us to accompany you then we are also very happy to do this. We can also provide you with a MATB1 form (proof of pregnancy). |
24 Weeks |
Full antenatal check at home. |
28 Weeks |
Full antenatal check and option to commence Hypnosis for Birth course at home Click here for more information on hypnobirthing and birth education |
Between 28-32 Weeks |
Full antenatal check and option to have a breastfeeding information session with Jenny Click here for more information on breastfeeding information |
Between 31-32 Weeks |
Full antenatal check and Hypnosis for Birth course |
34 Weeks |
Full antenatal check and option for birth preparation course. We also offer an appointment for chiropractic alinement at this gestation as part of your care package. |
36 Weeks |
Full antenatal check at home. At 36 weeks you may be offered a consultant appointment at your chosen NHS trust (dependent on your medical and obstetric risk factors). We would be happy to attend this appointment with you for support and advocacy, if you would like us to. (Please note if you are choosing to birth outside of recommended guidelines, we will be happy to support you with your fully informed choices). |
37 Weeks |
Full antenatal check and birth preparation course continues |
38 Weeks |
Full antenatal check, option to recap on breastfeeding and hypnosis. |
39 Weeks |
Full antenatal check and option for aromatherapy massage by Sarah to promote labour and membrane sweep (if requested). Second appointment with chiropractic alinement offered. |
40 Weeks |
Full antenatal check and aromatherapy massage |
41 Weeks |
Full antenatal check and aromatherapy massage |
41+ Weeks |
Full antenatal check and aromatherapy massage |
Price: £2500
Safety Is Always Our Priority
We will support you with any complications that you may meet in pregnancy and facilitate informed decision-making, via a shared, multidisciplinary approach. We carry the same emergency equipment and medication that is used by all maternity homebirth services. We are highly skilled and trained to safely and effectively manage any obstetric emergency that may occur.
In order to do this, Jenny and Sarah work to the National Institute of Clinical Excellence – NICE – guidelines for gold standard clinical care. They are both NMC registered, and therefore adhere to the NMC code of conduct. They are also RCM and RCN union members. Aromatherapy services for pregnancy and birth are covered by Hiscock professional insurance.