I am a midwife based in Cheshire, in the northwest of England. Midwifery to me is more than a job, I truly feel an innate connection with midwifery on a deeper level. This is why I have been drawn to working within Private Midwives. I have a special relationship with home birth, it is my strength, I have had a homebirth myself and have spent most of my career supporting women with homebirth. Homebirth is not for everyone and I truly value normalising high risk care in labour and on obstetric led units. My skills as a KG hypnobirthing practitioner and aromatherapy in labour support my midwifery skills.
Should I have a homebirth?
Friday, 03 November 2023
by Rachel Ollier
Homebirth, an age-old practice that has witnessed a revival in recent years, embodies the essence of women’s strength and resilience. By choosing to birth at home, women warmly embrace the idea of bringing their child into the world in a familiar and soothing environment. It is important to note that every pregnancy and birth is
- Published in Home Birth, Labour & Birth