Following a life-long fascination with pregnancy and the human body, in particular the development from embryo to baby, Fiona commenced her Midwifery degree at The University of East Anglia in 2017 and graduated in 2020 during the peak of the Covid Pandemic. Joining the NHS workforce during this difficult time boosted her resilience and her colleagues found her to be a calming force in those stressful moments. Fiona is NIPE trained, and has worked as a Fertility Midwife, she’s truly passionate about empowering women to learn about their bodies and reproductive health. Fiona joined Private Midwives in September 2022 and is proud of the spectrum of care that she provides throughout pregnancy, birth and postnatal period. She says that no two days are the same and that she loves the spontaneity of Private Midwife life.
Hypnobirthing blog image

What are the three stages of labour?

During pregnancy, the anticipation of labour may feel like one big waiting game, but in reality, labour is a dynamic journey with sometimes distinct and sometimes subtle stages. Each stage offers you and your midwife clues about your progress and how close you are to meeting your precious arrival. There are technically four stages of
pregnant mums

Navigating Maternity Care: Decision Making, Declining Care and Saying No

Pregnancy for some is an incredible time filled with anticipation, excitement, and a touch of nervousness. It can also be a filled with a vast amount of information and recommendations, these might include choosing where to give birth, navigating screening tests offered to you and nutrition considerations etc. Having all of these options can feel
Home Birth in birth pool - county Galway

What pain relief can you have at a home birth?

If you are considering a home birth, you may be wondering what pain relief options are available to you. It’s important to note that every labour is different, and your personal experience of pain may be different to someone else’s. Unfortunately, we don’t have a way to predict what your birth will feel like to