All Rights Reserved. A private midwife of your choice is able to care for you throughout your pregnancy, labour and post birth. UK: 0800 3800 579 How To Make A Complaint, Telephone: We are here to help and support you throughout this time. Some of your postnatal care is eligible for Medicare rebates. I will provide you with midwifery care for six weeks after your baby’s birth. We put you at the centre of all we do, tailoring care around you and your needs. Some private insurance companies provide cover of up to $2500 for midwifery care. I came to private midwives after doing a shed load of reading on birth, as this was my first pregnancy I had no idea on what to expect. We work in partnership with you to make parenting your newborn enjoyable. My Private Midwife can offer private, professional antenatal and postnatal pregnancy support and care, in the comfort of your own home.

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I am a homebirther, mum of 3 and experienced midwife in private practice. Find out what they have to say about us... “Having my own personal midwife throughout my pregnancy was brilliant. We provide a private and bespoke maternity service throughout Greater London, and are on call 24 hours a day to give you all the birthing assistance you need. Thank you so very much for being my midwife, for supporting me and believing I could. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you did for us during the birth of our baby girl. Private Midwives - Fully Insured Provider We want to reassure you that all our midwives and those working under are PRISM scheme, are fully insured and are here to care for you, as we are aware that some 'independent midwives' no longer have clinical indemnity insurance for births. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. My name is Chantel Letertre. During visits, we can discuss a variety of topics including recovery post-birth, nutrition, feeding techniques, and baby development. I am available for you to phone me to discuss any concerns regarding the health and wellbeing of yourself and your baby. This service can be in conjunction with the service provided by Child and Youth Health.

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Depending on the package you choose, this care can either supplement or replace your current care under the NHS. We want to reassure you that all our midwives and those working under are PRISM scheme, are fully insured and are here to care for you, as we are aware that some 'independent midwives' no longer have clinical indemnity insurance for births.

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Once baby is born, all postnatal visits are in your home and are tailored to your individual need until baby is 6 weeks old. We also support and champion you with any choice you make. My Private Midwife can also support and give you expertise as well as guidance for feeding, be it breast milk or formula. Early discharge visits may be negotiated with approval from your obstetrician. We cover the Greater London area, and can provide comprehensive clinical advice and full health checks. This package provides you with postnatal care within the first 4 weeks following your labour. Advice and support throughout your postnatal care Your midwife will assist you with breast feeding if this is what you choose to do Postnatal care - with visits every day for the first few days, gradually reducing over time as you gain in confidence We will arrange for full examination of baby, screening tests and hearing test if required Thank you for giving me the birth that I dreamed of.

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We can also carry out urine tests that perform a function of assessing conditions such as kidney infections, dehydration, and preeclampsia. We take our time in listening to you, answer your questions, and ensuring that you have the very highest standard of midwifery care.

I have a strong belief in the power of natural therapies and spiritual healing. Unlike NHS care, choosing an independent midwife provides you with continuity of care with your dedicated midwife. Postnatal care with a private midwife. Some of your postnatal care is eligible for Medicare rebates. Antenatal home visits will include full health checks including monitoring the wellbeing and development of your baby, by listening to their heartbeat, assessing growth, and assessment of your baby’s position in the last few weeks before labour. Your midwife will visit you in hospital and/or at home and complete the physical checks for you and baby, assist with feeding and also provide emotional support. Lots of love. Your midwife will be on hand to give you advice and support during home visits whilst you are recovering. Out of pocket expenses for a home birth are usually $5000-$7000.

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I bring emergency resuscitation and suturing equipment, as well as medication to treat haemorrhage if required.

I have spent much of my career fighting for the rights of women to have true informed choice and safe, respectful care. We can also perform blood pressure checks, which are carried out to ensure you have a safe pregnancy as well as assess the wellbeing and development of your baby. I can prescribe medications and order blood tests and ultrasounds as required / requested, and refer to other health professionals. Website development by Arise Media, We want to reassure you that all our midwives and those working under are PRISM scheme, are, Copyright © 2017 Private Midwives - A Division of Uk Birth Centres Ltd - The Heath Business Centre, Runcorn, WA7 4QX - Omega House, Collinstown, Cross, Santry, Co Dublin. Research has shown that mothers who are supported with the same midwife for 6 weeks after birth are more likely to continue breastfeeding and have higher rates of satisfaction with their experience. FAQs Others may choose to supplement their NHS postnatal care by having additional private … Support with ‘what to expect’ during the first precious weeks, Support with family and sibling adjustments, Perform newborn screening blood test (with parental consent), Administration of Vitamin K (with parental consent). Many new mothers have commented that caring for their newborn baby in the early days and weeks at home was the hardest part of becoming a parent. ... Would you like to feed with comfort and confidence? FAQs We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.

Postnatal Care Postnatal Care is the care you receive after the birth. My Private Midwife can provide you with specialist postnatal care in your home, to meet the needs of you and your baby. During visits, we can discuss a variety of topics including nutritional advice, birth plans, labour preparation, as well as preparing for your baby's arrival. This ensures you have the safest possible care, provided by experienced and skilled private midwives who you know and trust and giving you support and care on this exciting journey. Available in the comfort of your home (for clients within 15 km of the metropolitan area). Benefits of postnatal care with a private midwife: More appointments than what is usually provided by the hospital - generally hospital based midwives will visit you once or twice in the first week post birth and then you will see your Child Health Nurse around day 10 and GP at 6 weeks. Chantel Letertre - Endorsed Midwife in Private Practice. I am a homebirther, mum of 3 and experienced midwife in private practice. Our intensive breast feeding support package includes daily visits for 7 days to support you in establishing breast feeding. All your home visits are personalised to meet your needs.