10 Steps to a Straightforward Birth
Your care (from before you get pregnant until after the birth) is provided by small teams of midwives who are kind, sensitive and skilled.
Your midwives are experts in straightforward pregnancy and birth, in breastfeeding, and in early detection and handling of the unexpected.
We tailor our service to your individual needs and wishes.
When it comes to tests, we make sure you know you have a choice - and support your decision.
We provide you with a birth environment that works with your hormones to bring about faster and more straightforward progress.
We do all we can to help you cope with labour.
We offer you one-to-one support during labour and the option of having more than one birth partner.
We only offer to intervene in your labour if absolutely necessary.
We have the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Award for Breastfeeding, and offer specialised support to women experiencing breastfeeding difficulties.
We support you before and after the birth of your baby, so your new family gets the best possible start.
