Leonie & Tess

Tess and Leonie met whilst training at Kings College University. They have a close connection with the South London community which is reflected in their care and network of birth workers they collaborate with. Leonie and Tess take pride in their work and the quality of care they offer and aim to get to know each woman’s individual needs, wants and situation. They use up-to-date evidence-based information to provide bespoke and tailored care to suit each woman’s needs.

Tess says: As a midwife my aims are: To support you to have the birth that is right for you and your baby; to ensure you have all the information you need to make the choices that are right for you in pregnancy, labour & postnatally, & to support your parenting choices post-birth so you start parenthood feeling empowered & confident.

Leonie says: I have never loved my job more than I do now, building deep and caring relationships with all the women and families who entrust me to join them in their journeys. I am confident with supporting birth at home, in a pool; if you want an epidural; are wanting to hypnobirth; or if you are planning an elective caesarean section; as long as you have all the information you need are empowered and are happy with your choices I will be there for you.

Lindsay Weitzman

I am a hypnobirthing practitioner and have a strong belief in the power of the mind, I run pregnancy relaxation sessions and I am trained in the use of aromatherapy for pregnancy, labour and birth

Debbie Linger

Special interest in antenatal education using Real Birth Company education, supporting physiological birth, holistic care .. teaching hypnosis for birth, Bowen technique, pregnancy massage and reflexology.

Sharon Gamon

Practice development midwife for South East and South West of England.

Cécile Davidson

Hi, I am Cécile and I cover Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. I’m passionate about caring for mothers and babies through pregnancy, birth and beyond and I’m involved with educating and supporting mothers who want to breastfeed. I’m also trained in aromatherapy and massage (pregnancy and Postnatal Recovery Massage) – I’m also bilingual in french, and teach “Hypnonaissance” (Hypnobirthing in french)

Trish Nolan-Melfi

Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery. I am a Midwife based in Cambridge and south east. I specialises in home births. I am also a trained neonatal midwife. In addition to my clinical role, I also have a managerial role supporting all of our team to deliver the best possible care.

Melanie Ambrose

Hi, I’m Melanie and I’m based in Norfolk, providing care to clients across the South East of the country.
I am a hypnobirthing instructor, I have an interest in birth biomechanics and I offer birth support wherever birth takes place! I love supporting women and their families through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and those early weeks with their new baby.

Tina Perridge

I am based in South London near Crystal Palace.I cover all of South London. I offer mainly postnatal care and breastfeeding support, but also some full care, home or hospital birth. I am very experienced with twins and can offer antenatal preparation too.

Brenda Van Der Kooy

My name is Brenda I am a experienced Midwife located in London and I am fully committed to supporting women in their choices for a home or hospital birth.

Lisa McDonald

My name is Lisa, I am an Independent Midwife in Croydon covering, South London, parts of Surrey, Sussex and Kent. I have been practising in busy London Hospitals for over 3 years and have been working in Maternity services supporting women for the past 14 years. I offer individualised care packages, from various stages of pregnancy through to the postnatal period, to compliment NHS care or as an alternative. I believe that continuity of care makes a huge difference to the physical and emotional well being of couples and their newborn, which has a long lasting effect.

Chloe Dymond Tucker

Hi I’m Chloe, I’ve worked as a Midwife in a busy central London hospital since 2008, working all areas of maternity, antenatal, labour and postnatal. I’m passionate about delivering safe, individualised care which allows for informed choice.

Lucy Moggridge

Hi, my name is Lucy and practice across West Sussex and it’s borders. Being an Independent Midwife, women and families in my care receive continuity and 1:1 tailored care that they may not be able to have in the NHS. I consider my role one of educator, supporter and Advocate with your care and wellbeing at the centre.
I am also a Hypnobirthing Instructor and a Reflexologist trained in maternity Reflexology. I believe complementary traditional therapies are an asset to my practices.

Ruth Anscombe

I’m Ruth, I’m a midwife based in Sussex and I’m also a hypnobirthing teacher and lactation consultant. I think it’s really important that you have a positive experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood, whatever that might involve for you. So I see my role as being all about helping to make that happen and it’s something I love doing!

Eleanor May Johnson

Based in Southampton, I provide full midwifery care in the Hampshire area. I have experience in VBAC (sometimes after several caesarean sections), HBAC, homebirth, waterbirth, twins (both at home and in hospital) and breech birth.

Angie Bowles

Hello my name is Angie, I have a special interest in complex pregnancy, pregnancy after loss or when there are concerns about your baby’s growth or development. Expert advice regarding screening tests and results. Advocacy and support during hospital birth

Julia Duthie

I live on Dartmoor, which I love. I cover Devon and parts of Somerset and Cornwall. I have lots of experience of prolonged pregnancies. I have trained in nutrition, kinesiology, somatic experiencing, family constellations, and prenatal and birth therapy, so I’m very happy to support you in your psychological as well as nutritional birth preparation.

Kate and Hannah

“Hi! We are Kate and Hannah, midwives based in North-East London, covering London, Essex and Hertfordshire. We met during our midwifery training and have worked together providing one to one care in a homebirth team before joining Private Midwives.

We are huge advocates for homebirths and are very confident and experienced in this setting. We are able to support your birth in whatever setting you feel most safe and comfortable: at home, in hospital or in a birth centre.

Our aim as midwives is to support you to have informed choice, and to feel in control and empowered to make decisions throughout your pregnancy, birth and early parenting journey. Our passion lies in caring for women in their own homes, involving the family and spending time getting to know you and what’s important to you over cups of tea and cake. (We bake the cake, you bake the bun!)

Claire Stemp

My name is Claire Stemp and I’m a mother and a midwife of 9 years. I am also a fully qualified KG Hypnobirthing facilitator and my aim is to make women and their families feel heard and empowered through my teaching and the care I provide. I am based around the Cambridgeshire area and willing to travel to other surrounding counties to start our professional relationship and welcome you with plenty of support and special times ahead together. For more information or if you would like to have me as your personal midwife please contact Private Midwives.

Joanna Dennison-Bird

My name is Joanna and I am a bank midwife for Private Midwives based in Newmarket. I am passionate about home, water birth, but I am just as happy assisting women in the hospital setting, or midwife led unit. I absolutely thrive in supporting women into motherhood with natural child birthing techniques, and giving them the opportunity to make proper informed choices about their care. It is so important to me that you are able to take an active role in your pregnancy and birth.

I can offer you one to one care, flexibility and control. Your birth should be special and you should be treated as an individual, with care and respect – Always! As such, I facilitate your care around your own personal needs. I feel that you should be encouraged to listen to your own body and utilise your own instincts during child birth, so that with my care and guidance, you are able to achieve a positive, rewarding and safe child birth experience.

Helen Robinson

‘I’m based in Southhampton and I qualified as a Midwife in 1992 and have four amazing children (3 now grown up!) I have a passion and commitment to facilitating informed choices and protecting and supporting normal birth in line with your choices and priorities. I have extensive experience in the community and home birth, as well as in hospitals and birth centre settings.

As a person I am calm, kind and caring, I listen and work collaboratively, professionally and sensitively according to your needs and values. It is my privilege to work with new families involving partners and children as wanted, and supporting you as you grow in confidence.

Rebecca Urquhart

Hi there my name is Rebecca but every one calls me Bex! Being a midwife is my passion and my purpose. I have a background of 20 years in Nursing and Midwifery and along the way I have gained skills in holistic therapies such as aromatherapy, massage and relaxation techniques. I feel fulfilled when I am helping new parents embark on their journey which can often feel scary without a trusted supporter by their side. I hope to be your new friend and teacher and have some fun along the way.
It is my honour to share my knowledge and expertise and to guide women towards the belief that positive birth is achievable. The birth process is natural and can be empowering no matter which way the path leads you.

Home birth is my speciality but I will also strive to make women feel as relaxed as they could at home, in a hospital or any other birth setting. I work very closely with Debbie Linger to provide support at home if that feels right for you.

Barbara Hanachova

Hi, I am Barbara and I am based in East London covering surrounding areas as well. My focus is on women’s choice and continuity of care. I love supporting families through the whole journey of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I am passionate about homebirth and breastfeeding support – I am certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I am also trained in hypnobirthing, aromatherapy and herbalism.