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Continuity Throughout
One midwife from start to finish
By Your Side
Guidance when you need it
Connected Care
Support through every stage
Building Trust
A relationship that grows
Continuity of Care with Guided By You Midwifery
Birth is a deeply personal experience, and your choices matter.
One of the most special aspects of my service is that I work with you from beginning to end. I am the only midwife you'll see throughout your care, which means we have the chance to build a meaningful, trusting relationship that makes a real difference to your experience.
Choosing a midwife you feel comfortable with is an important part of that relationship. Read more here about why you might choose me as your private midwife.
Continuity of care not only creates a safer and more comfortable experience, but it allows me to support you in a truly personal way, whether you're planning a home birth, hoping for a calm hospital birth, exploring your antenatal care options or thinking about the support you may need during your postnatal recovery, continuity of care means having someone alongside you who already knows you and your journey.
I know your story, your preferences, and what matters to you, and I carry that knowledge with me through every stage of your journey.
What continuity of care means for you:
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The same midwife at every single appointment, no strangers at your most vulnerable moments
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A midwife who truly knows you, your birth plan, and your wishes
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Consistent, evidence-based guidance throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond
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Someone who notices changes, remembers your concerns, and follows things through
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A trusted relationship built from our very first appointment, not just during labour
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Informed guidance if you're feeling unsure or want to explore your options
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Support creating a plan that reflects your needs, values, and wishes
If you're feeling unsure or want to explore your options in more detail, I offer gentle, informed guidance to help you feel confident and prepared.
My holistic, relationship-led approach to continuity of care is about getting to know the whole of you, helping you feel safe, heard and truly cared for. The trust and familiarity we build together creates an environment that supports your natural oxytocin and physiology of birth.
If you simply want to find out more, feel more informed, feel more confident and more in control of your care, I'll support you every step of the way.
If you'd like to know more about the experiences and values that have shaped me as a midwife, you can read more about my philosophy of care and the midwife behind Guided By You Midwifery.
You can also read how my clients have described their own experience of continuity of care with me. For some families, that relationship continues into their next pregnancy, with the same midwife beside them as their family grows.
Your second midwife
Continuity of care doesn't mean that everything rests on one person. Birth can be unpredictable, and part of caring for you well is making sure there is a plan for the people who may be involved in your care.
I work with a small circle of experienced midwives who I know and trust, both professionally and personally. They're midwives who share my values and my approach to respectful, individualised care.
If you're planning a home birth, I'll always arrange for you to meet your second midwife in person at around 36 weeks. This gives you the chance to get to know them before your birth, ask any questions and, most importantly, means they aren't an unfamiliar face arriving during labour.
If you're planning to give birth in hospital, we'll also arrange for you to meet the midwife who may support me. Quite often a video call at around 36 weeks works perfectly well, as we may never need to call on them. But if you'd prefer to meet in person, of course we can arrange that too.
For a hospital birth, your second midwife may step in if labour has been particularly long and I need to go home and rest. There may also be occasions when I stay with you for the birth but, after a long labour, your second midwife joins you for those first few hours afterwards. They can support you alongside the NHS midwives with things like feeding and latching, having a shower, getting comfortable and settling in with your baby.
The important thing for me is that if another midwife does become part of your care, you already know who they are and they already know a little about you. There's a name to the face, there's a plan, and you're not suddenly meeting a complete stranger at a time when familiarity can matter enormously.
You can also read more about why I work with a second midwife and what their role is during your care.
Read more about having a second midwife at your birth.
Read my blog about meeting your second midwife before birth.
I'm based in Waltham Abbey, Essex and provide private midwifery continuity of care for families across London, Essex, and Hertfordshire, I'd love to be part of your journey.
Ready to find out if I'm the right midwife for you? Book a free 20-minute consultation below
Curious about my other services? Explore my postnatal care, infant feeding support and more
Continuity of Care: Your Questions Answered
What does "continuity of care" actually mean?
It means you have care from one midwife, me, throughout your entire pregnancy, birth, and postnatal period, rather than seeing a different person at every appointment. I get to know you, your history, and your wishes in depth, so care feels personal rather than repeated from scratch each time.
Why does continuity of care matter?
Research consistently shows that continuity of carer improves outcomes and experience, families feel more supported, more listened to, and more confident. Because I already know you well by the time you're in labour, there's no need to explain your situation to someone new at the most important moment.
Continuity can be particularly valuable if circumstances change during labour and an assisted birth or caesarean birth is recommended. Having a familiar midwife alongside you can help you and your partner understand what is happening and feel supported while decisions are being made.
Continuity can become particularly valuable when labour or birth takes a different direction from the one you'd planned.
Will you be there for the birth itself?
Yes, that's the heart of continuity of care, I'm with you for antenatal appointments, the birth, and postnatal care afterwards. You're not handed between different professionals at each stage.
What if you're unavailable when I go into labour?
While I aim to be there personally for every birth, I have backup arrangements in place with trusted colleagues for rare situations where I'm not available, so you're never left without experienced support.
How is this different from standard NHS care?
NHS care often means seeing different midwives across different appointments and shifts. With continuity of care, it's just me, one relationship, one point of contact, from early pregnancy right through to your postnatal support. You can also choose to continue care with me alongside your NHS care.
Does continuity of care cost more?
It reflects the personalised, one-to-one nature of the care, longer appointments, direct access to me, and consistent support throughout. I'm happy to talk through pricing and what's included on an initial call.
Do you offer continuity of care across London, Essex, and Hertfordshire?
Yes, I provide private midwifery continuity of care to families across London, Essex & Hertfordshire, offering personalised support throughout pregnancy, birth & the postnatal period.
Can I contact you between appointments
100% yes you can. I am always happy to be contacted between appointments, I am available by phone, text or Whatsapp for all of my clients.