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Choose the birth plan that's right for you
We have designed our packages so that you can add extras to them and personalise them to your individual needs.
UK Packages
Prices & Packages
Choose the birth plan that's right for you
We have designed our packages so that you can add extras to them and personalise them to your individual needs.
UK Packages
| Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenatal - Find Out More | ||||
| Antenatal care from | 8 wks | 8 wks | 24 wks | 34 wks |
| Birth Planning | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Parent education | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Colustrum harvest | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Colustrum kit | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Booking bloods | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| RhD Blood tests | ✔ | £75 | £75 | ✖ |
| NIPT | ✔ | £300 | £475 (inc home visit) | £475 (inc home visit) |
| 28 wk bloods | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| GTT | ✔ | ✔ | £150 | ✖ |
| 34 wk bloods | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Private Scans - Find Out More | ✔ | £400 | ✖ | ✖ |
| Birth | ||||
| Midwife oncall 24/7 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Birth care | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Postnatal - Find Out More | ||||
| Home visits | 4 wks | 4 wks | 2 wks | 1 wk |
| Paediatric exam | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| NBBS blood test | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Baby hearing test | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Extras | ||||
| Luxury hamper | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| TENS machine | ✔ | £50 | £50 | £50 |
| Gas & Air - Find Out More | ✔ | ✔ | £160+ | £160+ |
| Birth Pool Kit - Find Out More | ✔ | £160* | £160* | £160* |
| Enhanced Breastfeeding - Find Out More | £500 | £500 | £500 | £500 |
| itemised bill for insurance | ✔ | ✔ | £100 | £100 |
| COST UK | £8,500 | £6,980 | £5,975 | £4,900 |
| Payment Plans | £850 x 10 Payments | deposit at booking then monthly payments until 34 weeks gestation | £1,195 x 5 Payments | deposit at booking then monthly payments until 34 weeks gestation |
Our Four Packages of Care
For Home Births our cheapest option is the Bronze Package
Our Four Packages of Care
For Home Births our cheapest option is the Bronze Package
Payment Options
Pay in Full
Pay in full at booking. If anything, untoward happens, you only pay for the care you have received.
Pay Monthly - Interest Free
You can pay 10 months interest free with our Platinum Package, for all other packages you can pay interest free from the point of your booking until the month that baby is due.
Important information on payments:
Monthly payments by bank transfer are interest free.
Payments in full at booking by credit card incur NO additional fee from us
For payments on monthly instalments by credit card a 5% extra will be added to your package total at booking.
Ireland Package
| Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Antenatal - Find Out More | ✔ |
| Birth with back up midwife and entonox | ✔ |
| Postnatal - Find Out More | ✔ |
| COST ROI | €6,800 |
Ireland Payment Plan
€1000 at booking. (€500 non refundable unless medical reason for cancellation <34 weeks) Balance of €5800 due by 35 weeks gestation. Can pay monthly or pay deposit then balance.
Booking With Us For A Second Time?
We love to see repeat clients, ask us about discounts and special offers
Call: 0800 380 0579
if you don’t see exactly what you are looking for here, get in touch and we can tailor make a package for you - call 0800 380 0579
International Clients
Clients who are not ordinarily resident in the UK are not entitled to free NHS care.
For these clients we have two options:
Pay NHS Fees
You can pay NHS fees and use any of the packages above to wrap around or top up NHS care. You must arrange an NHS hospital yourself. We cannot do this for you. Care with us will only commence after you have registered with a hospital.
Home Birth Package
You can book our International Home Birth Package - see the details below for the complete guide to this package.
In all cases, you are required to pay in full before care commences. Once payment is received we will issue you with a letter to support visa or travel requirements.
International Home Birth Package
£8500
What you receive:
- Full antenatal care from 2 weeks after arrival in the UK with remote, virtual care before travel.
- Private blood tests for mum and baby
- Private scans
- Birth care at home
- Birthing pool provided
- Entonox provided
- TENS machine provided
- 4 weeks postnatal care
- Itemised billing
Client Information Booklet
If you would like to know more information of what you can expect from us before making a booking please have a look at our client information booklet
See the Resource Library
Take a look at our resource library for guides on planning your birth, antenatal & postnatal plans of care, water births and much more.
We respect your privacy. By submitting this form we assure you that your details would only be passed on to other professionals involved in your care as part of the services you have requested (such as scan companies if you are booking scans).
For more information on this please see our Privacy Policy
Contact Us Today
If you're ready to arrange a Private Midwife for your pregnancy use the form to contact us today or give us a call on 0800 380 0579
We respect your privacy. By submitting this form we assure you that your details would only be passed on to other professionals involved in your care as part of the services you have requested (such as scan companies if you are booking scans).
For more information on this please see our Privacy Policy
Contact Us Today
If you're ready to arrange a Private Midwife for your pregnancy use the form to contact us today or give us a call on 0800 380 0579
We respect your privacy. By submitting this form we assure you that your details would only be passed on to other professionals involved in your care as part of the services you have requested (such as scan companies if you are booking scans).
For more information on this please see our Privacy Policy
Contact Us Today
If you're ready to arrange a Private Midwife for your pregnancy use the form to contact us today or give us a call on 0800 380 0579
Information for clients who have insurance:
Please contact your insurance providers to discuss your requirements as this cannot be done by members of Private Midwives. Private Midwives are not registered third party providers of insurance which means that we CANNOT speak to your insurance providers on your behalf.
You will need to pre-pay for your care-package and then claim this back via your insurance company. Private Midwives will provide you with the necessary paperwork to get a partial refund.
Clients in the Republic of Ireland: There are no insurance companies in Eire who provide direct billing for the care we provide. Consequently, any clients from the Republic of Ireland will need to pay for their care-package in full and then claim back via their own insurance company.
Information for clients who could have a complex birth or for clients who are having a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC):
Please note that the Bronze Package is not suitable for clients who could have a complex birth or want a vaginal birth after a caesarean section. If this applies to you, then please contact us as early as possible in your pregnancy so we can ensure you have a positive birth experience and we can tailor a package to your individual needs.
If you do have any questions on this please contact us on 0800 380 0579
The Bronze Package
The bronze package is designed for:
Low risk, straightforward clients who want a home birth, or
Any clients who seek extra support who are planning a hospital birth
Before care commences:
Care commences at week 34 of pregnancy so you need to have accessed care from another health care professional before this point.
Plan of Care:
Please visit our resource library for more details about plans of care and lots of other information to help you make decisions.
Antenatal Care:
Antenatal appointments will be at week 34, 36 then weekly until baby arrives. At each appointment your midwife will offer to complete a physical check of mum and baby, measure baby, listen to the heartbeat, take your blood pressure and test your urine. She will also talk through options, choices and birth planning. Your appointments include parent education and if you wish, colostrum harvesting. Each appointment lasts 1-2hrs.
*You will be offered a blood test at week 34 or 36 to check your platelet count and to see if you are anaemic at all.
Birth Care:
Your midwife is on call 24/7 from 37 weeks of pregnancy and she will support you to birth in hospital or care for you at home. If you are planning a home birth, your midwife will give you our “Planning your home birth” booklet so you can start to think about the logistics and practicalities to optimise your birth experience.
After baby is born:
The Bronze package includes one week of postnatal care. Typically, this is 3-4 visits at home. During this time your midwife will ensure feeding is established, you and baby are well, arrangements are made for the NIPE (new-born paediatric exam) and the NBBS (New-born blood spot) test. She will also make sure you have an appointment for a new-born hearing test. You can add additional postnatal care at any time.
Hearing test:
The hearing test is completed by an audiologist so your midwife cannot do this at home. However, your midwife will ensure you have an appointment for the test.
NIPE:
Many of our midwives are trained to complete the NIPE paediatric examination. This is an additional qualification. If your midwife is not trained, she will ask a colleague to visit and complete that part of your care. In the event that for unexpected reasons a Private Midwife cannot complete the NIPE, we will arrange for the NHS/HSE to complete this for you*.
NBBS:
The NBBS, also known as the New-born blood spot, or PKU test, is a blood test taken from baby. Normally the blood is from a heel prick around day 5. The test looks for a number of genetic and metabolic disorders and forms part of routine new-born screening. Your midwife will complete this test at home.
* In ROI we are in discussions with a private lab to offer all blood tests. Until this arrangement is finalised, we cannot guarantee availability of blood tests in Ireland due to postal issues sending the blood back to the UK lab. We are also in the process of training our midwives to complete the NIPE examination. The cost of the blood tests and the NIPE exam is not included in your package if you are in Ireland.
The Bronze Package
What's Included:
- Antenatal care from 34 weeks
- Private Blood test - Blood test at 34 weeks (full blood count)
- Birth planning and parent education
- Colostrum harvesting
- Midwife on call 24/7 from 37 weeks
- Birth care at home or hospital
- 1 week postnatal care
- Baby paediatric NIPE examination (UK only)
- Baby NBBS blood test
- Interest free credit from booking until the month baby is due
The Silver Package
What's Included:
- Antenatal care from 24 weeks
- Private Blood tests - Blood test at 28 weeks (FBC & antibodies) - Blood test at 34 weeks (FBC)
- Birth planning and parent education
- Colostrum harvesting
- Midwife on call 24/7 from 37 weeks
- Birth care at home or hospital
- 2 weeks postnatal care
- Baby paediatric NIPE examination (UK only)
- Baby NBBS blood test
- Interest free credit from booking until the month baby is due
The Silver Package
The silver package is designed for:
Clients who want a home birth, or or
Any clients who seek extra support who is planning a hospital birth
Before care commences:
Care commences at week 24 of pregnancy so you need to have accessed care from another health care professional before this point.
Plan of Care:
Please visit our resource library for more details about plans of care and lots of other information to help you make decisions.
Antenatal Care:
Antenatal appointments will be at week 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 then weekly until baby arrives. At each appointment your midwife will offer to complete a physical check of mum and baby, measure baby, listen to the heartbeat, take your blood pressure and test your urine. She will also talk through options, choices and birth planning. Your appointments include parent education and if you wish, colostrum harvesting. Each appointment lasts 1-2hrs.
- You will be offered a blood test at week 28 to check for anaemia, platelet count and any antibodies
- You will be offered a blood test at week 34 or 36 to check your platelet count and to see if you are anaemic at all.
Birth Care:
Your midwife is on call 24/7 from 37 weeks of pregnancy and she will support you to birth in hospital or care for you at home. If you are planning a home birth, your midwife will give you our “Planning your home birth” booklet so you can start to think about the logistics and practicalities to optimise your birth experience.
After baby is born:
The Silver package includes two weeks of postnatal care. Typically, this is 3-4 visits at home in the first week and a further 2 visits in week two. During this time your midwife will ensure feeding is established, you and baby are well, arrangements are made for the NIPE (new-born paediatric exam) and the NBBS (New-born blood spot) test. She will also make sure you have an appointment for a new-born hearing test. You can add additional postnatal care at any time.
Hearing test:
The hearing test is completed by an audiologist so your midwife cannot do this at home. However, your midwife will ensure you have an appointment for the test.
NIPE:
Many of our midwives are trained to complete the NIPE paediatric examination. This is an additional qualification. If your midwife is not trained, she will ask a colleague to visit and complete that part of your care. In the event that for unexpected reasons a Private Midwife cannot complete the NIPE, we will arrange for the NHS/HSE to complete this for you*.
NBBS:
The NBBS, also known as the New-born blood spot, or PKU test, is a blood test taken from baby. Normally the blood is from a heel prick around day 5. The test looks for a number of genetic and metabolic disorders and forms part of routine new-born screening. Your midwife will complete this test at home.
* In ROI we are in discussions with a private lab to offer all blood tests. Until this arrangement is finalised, we cannot guarantee availability of blood tests in Ireland due to postal issues sending the blood back to the UK lab. We are also in the process of training our midwives to complete the NIPE examination. The cost of the blood tests and the NIPE exam is not included in your package if you are in Ireland.
The Gold Package
*FREE Entonox Gas with this package
What's Included:
- Antenatal care from early pregnancy
- Private Blood tests - Blood test at 28 weeks (FBC & antibodies) - Glucose tolerance blood test - Blood test at 34 weeks (FBC)
- Birth planning and parent education
- Colostrum harvesting
- Midwife on call 24/7 from 37 weeks
- Birth care at home or hospital
- 4 weeks postnatal care
- Baby paediatric NIPE examination (UK only)
- Baby NBBS blood test
- Baby welcome hamper
- 10 months interest free credit
The Platinum Package
*FREE Birth Pool & Entonox Gas with this package
What's Included:
- Antenatal care from early pregnancy
- Private Blood tests: • Early pregnancy bloods (HIV, hepatitis, FBC, group, antibodies, syphilis, thalassaemia, sickle cell, RhD test) • NIPT blood test • Blood test at 28 weeks (full blood count and antibodies) • Glucose tolerance blood test • Blood test at 34 weeks (full blood count)
- Private scans: early pregnancy, 20 weeks and third trimester
- Birth planning and parent education
- Colostrum harvesting
- TENS machine
- Midwife on call 24/7 from 37 weeks
- Birth care at home or hospital
- 4 weeks postnatal care
- Baby paediatric NIPE examination (UK only)
- Baby NBBS blood test
- Baby welcome hamper
- 12 months interest free credit
The Gold Package
*FREE Entonox Gas with this package
The gold package is designed for:
Clients who want a home birth, or or
Any clients who seek extra support who is planning a hospital birth
Before care commences:
Care commences in early pregnancy. Clients choosing this package typically access blood tests and scans from the NHS/HSE. Some blood tests are included but the initial blood tests in pregnancy and screening blood tests are not included.
Plan of Care:
Please visit our resource library for more details about plans of care and lots of other information to help you make decisions.
Antenatal Care:
Antenatal appointments will be at week 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 then weekly until baby arrives. At each appointment your midwife will offer to complete a physical check of mum and baby, measure baby (after week 24), listen to the heartbeat (after week 16), take your blood pressure and test your urine. She will also talk through options, choices and birth planning. Your appointments include parent education and if you wish, colostrum harvesting. Each appointment lasts 1-2hrs.
- You will be offered a blood test at week 28 to check for anaemia, platelet count and any antibodies
- If you are in a “at risk” group for gestational diabetes, your package includes a GTT test at home.
- You will be offered a blood test at week 34 or 36 to check your platelet count and to see if you are anaemic at all.
Birth Care:
Your midwife is on call 24/7 from 37 weeks of pregnancy and she will support you to birth in hospital or care for you at home. If you are planning a home birth, your midwife will give you our “Planning your home birth” booklet so you can start to think about the logistics and practicalities to optimise your birth experience.
After baby is born:
The Gold package includes four weeks of postnatal care. Typically, this is 3-4 visits at home in the first week and a further 2 visits in week two and then weekly visits after that. During this time your midwife will ensure feeding is established, you and baby are well, arrangements are made for the NIPE (new-born paediatric exam) and the NBBS (New-born blood spot) test. She will also make sure you have an appointment for a new-born hearing test.
Hearing test:
The hearing test is completed by an audiologist so your midwife cannot do this at home. However, your midwife will ensure you have an appointment for the test.
NIPE:
Many of our midwives are trained to complete the NIPE paediatric examination. This is an additional qualification. If your midwife is not trained, she will ask a colleague to visit and complete that part of your care. In the event that for unexpected reasons a Private Midwife cannot complete the NIPE, we will arrange for the NHS/HSE to complete this for you*.
NBBS:
The NBBS, also known as the New-born blood spot, or PKU test, is a blood test taken from baby. Normally the blood is from a heel prick around day 5. The test looks for a number of genetic and metabolic disorders and forms part of routine new-born screening. Your midwife will complete this test at home.
Baby welcome hamper:
We will send you a baby welcome hamper with a range of lovely products to try. This is our gift to you and includes items such as eco-friendly nappies, biodegradable wipes, skin friendly baby toiletries etc.
* In ROI we are in discussions with a private lab to offer all blood tests. Until this arrangement is finalised, we cannot guarantee availability of blood tests in Ireland due to postal issues sending the blood back to the UK lab. We are also in the process of training our midwives to complete the NIPE examination. The cost of the blood tests and the NIPE exam is not included in your package if you are in Ireland.
The Platinum Package
*FREE Birth Pool & Entonox Gas with this package
The Platinum package is our most comprehensive package and is designed for anyone who wishes to have complete care, with minimal attendance at a hospital during pregnancy.
It is suitable for clients looking for a home or hospital birth.
Before care commences:
Care commences in early pregnancy. Clients choosing this package do not need to access any care from another provider unless a problem develops.
Plan of Care:
Please visit our resource library for more details about plans of care and lots of other information to help you make decisions.
Antenatal Care:
Antenatal appointments will be at week 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 then weekly until baby arrives. At each appointment your midwife will offer to complete a physical check of mum and baby, measure baby (after week 24), listen to the heartbeat (after week 16), take your blood pressure and test your urine. She will also talk through options, choices and birth planning. Your appointments include parent education and if you wish, colostrum harvesting. Each appointment lasts 1-2hrs.
- You will be offered early pregnancy blood tests for HIV, Hepatitis, syphilis, thalassaemia, sickle cell, group, antibodies and full blood count.
- If you are Rhesus negative, we offer you screening at 12 weeks to determine baby blood group. This can avoid unnecessary injections of anti-D for you. Please visit our resource library for more information (RhD test)
- Your package includes a NIPT test. This is a blood test from mum around 12 weeks to examine baby DNA for the common chromosomal conditions (Downs syndrome, Edwards syndrome and Pataus syndrome). More information is available in our resource library.
- You will be offered a blood test at week 28 to check for anaemia, platelet count and any antibodies
- If you are in a “at risk” group for gestational diabetes, your package includes a GTT test at home.
- You will be offered a blood test at week 34 or 36 to check your platelet count and to see if you are anaemic at all.
Your package of care also includes private scans. We will call you and offer you a range of appointments at a private clinic close to you. Scans are normally:
- Early pregnancy dating scan
- 18-20 week anomaly scan
- Third trimester scan for growth or position, as needed
- Any other scan clinically indicated. For example, this may be additional growth scans if your midwife is concerned.
Birth Care:
Your midwife is on call 24/7 from 37 weeks of pregnancy and she will support you to birth in hospital or care for you at home. If you are planning a home birth, your midwife will give you our “Planning your home birth” booklet so you can start to think about the logistics and practicalities to optimise your birth experience.
After baby is born:
The Platinum package includes four weeks of postnatal care. Typically, this is 3-4 visits at home in the first week and a further 2 visits in week two and then weekly visits after that. During this time your midwife will ensure feeding is established, you and baby are well, arrangements are made for the NIPE (new-born paediatric exam) and the NBBS (New-born blood spot) test. She will also make sure you have an appointment for a new-born hearing test.
Hearing test:
The hearing test is completed by an audiologist so your midwife cannot do this at home. However, your midwife will ensure you have an appointment for the test.
NIPE:
Many of our midwives are trained to complete the NIPE paediatric examination. This is an additional qualification. If your midwife is not trained, she will ask a colleague to visit and complete that part of your care. In the event that for unexpected reasons a Private Midwife cannot complete the NIPE, we will arrange for the NHS/HSE to complete this for you*.
NBBS:
The NBBS, also known as the New-born blood spot, or PKU test, is a blood test taken from baby. Normally the blood is from a heel prick around day 5. The test looks for a number of genetic and metabolic disorders and forms part of routine new-born screening. Your midwife will complete this test at home.
Baby welcome hamper:
We will send you a baby welcome hamper with a range of lovely products to try. This is our gift to you and includes items such as eco-friendly nappies, biodegradable wipes, skin friendly baby toiletries etc.
* In ROI we are in discussions with a private lab to offer all blood tests. Until this arrangement is finalised, we cannot guarantee availability of blood tests in Ireland due to postal issues sending the blood back to the UK lab. We are also in the process of training our midwives to complete the NIPE examination. The cost of the blood tests and the NIPE exam is not included in your package if you are in Ireland.
Home Births
All inclusive package for international clients only:
Includes the following:
- Support by email prior to arriving in the UK
- Letter to support your visa application
- Antenatal care in your own home from when you arrive in the UK
- Private blood tests and scans as clinically indicated
- NIPT Test after 11 weeks of pregnancy
- New birthing pool
- Gas & Air
- Experienced midwife to care for you and baby
- Private scan - private blood tests
- Midwife on call from 37 weeks of pregnancy for your birth at home
- Full examination of baby after birth
- Blood screening test for your baby is required
- Advice on how to access hearing tests for your baby if required
- Tens machine
- Postnatal care for 4 weeks after birth
NOT INCLUDED: - NHS fees for any hospital based care for mum or baby
-
Total Package Price
£8,500
PLEASE NOTE: There is a £1000 non-refundable deposit at time of booking and the balance must be paid by 36 weeks of pregnancy.
Hospital Births
All inclusive package for international clients only:
Includes the following:
- Support by email prior to arriving in the UK
- Letter to support your visa application
- Antenatal care in your own home from when you arrive in the UK
- Antenatal care close to birth location from 37 weeks of pregnancy
- Blood tests and scans are private and/or NHS
- NIPT Test after 11 weeks of pregnancy
- All pain relief options including epidural
- Experienced midwife to care for you and baby during labour and birth
- Full examination of baby after birth
- Blood screening test for your baby is required
- Hearing tests for your baby if required
- Postnatal care for 4 weeks after birth
- All birth related NHS fees at Wigan hospital
NOT INCLUDED:
Any intensive care fees for mum or baby
Any non-birth related hospital fees
-
Total Package Price
£10,000
PLEASE NOTE: There is a £2000 non-refundable deposit at time of booking and the balance must be paid by 36 weeks of pregnancy. This package is only available at Wigan Hospital, postcode WN1 2NN.
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The Heath Business Centre,
Runcorn, WA7 4QX
Website development by Arise Media