The Holistic Midwife

Private Independent Midwifery Care in Essex, Hertfordshire & Beyond

Hello & Welcome

Are you looking for a bespoke package of maternity care that gives you unhurried, personalised care in the comfort of your own home? I provide holistic, family-centred and individualised antenatal, birth and postnatal midwifery services to support your needs. 

​You will experience the benefits of continuity of carer; a dedicated midwife who builds relationship and trust with you and your family and puts you at the centre of your care. These appointments all take place in your own home at a time that suits you. The un-pressured style of appointment allows plenty of time to talk about your pregnancy and your plans for birth, as well as planning for the postnatal period. 

A positive pregnancy, birth and parenting experience is not so much about the method or place of birth itself, but more about feeling listened to, included in decision making, being valued as a person and feeling well supported. Building a trusting relationship with your midwife creates both physical and psychological safety and improves clinical outcomes for both you and your baby. Most importantly a pregnancy, birth and parenting journey that aligns with your values, is what will serve and support you best and that is different for everyone.

Continuity of carer from a known and trusted midwife has been shown to

• Increase the likelihood of a physiological birth

• Reduce the likelihood of a caesarean section or forceps delivery

• Shorten labour

• Reduce the amount of pain-relieving drugs women use

• Increase the number of women who successfully breastfeed

• Increase the number of women who are happy with their birth experience

• Reduce the likelihood of women suffering from postnatal depression

I live in Chelmsford, Essex and offer private independent midwifery services across Essex, Hertfordshire and some surrounding areas. If you would like to find out more about my experience please click the button below.

If you would like to book a free video consultation or to book midwifery care, please fill in the contact form below and I will contact you as soon as possible -

Reviews

“I cannot recommend Cheryl highly enough. From the very first meeting, it was clear that she is not only incredibly knowledgeable and experienced but also deeply compassionate and truly invested in the well-being of both mother and baby.

Cheryl's empathy shines through in everything she does. She takes the time to listen, reassure, and provide guidance in a way that makes you feel completely supported and understood. No question is too small, no concern is ever dismissed-she genuinely cares and makes you feel like you and your baby are her absolute priority.

Her expertise is outstanding, and her ability to explain things clearly while respecting our choices is something I deeply appreciated. She is a wealth of knowledge, always providing evidence-based advice while ensuring that you feel confident and empowered in your decisions.

Her care, dedication, and unwavering support are something I will always be grateful for. If you are looking for a midwife who is not only exceptionally skilled but also kind, compassionate, and wholeheartedly committed to your journey, Cheryl is the one.” - Portia and Neil ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Cheryl is an incredibly knowledgeable midwife who filled me with confidence throughout my pregnancy and birth. I have no doubts when I say that I couldn’t have had such a positive birth experience without Cheryl. Postnatally Cheryl was always at the end of the phone answering any questions I had and gave us such a wonderful level of support throughout. Would highly recommend to anyone on the fence about investing in their pregnancy/ birth experience!” - Grace & Chris ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Incredible caring, nurturing and knowledgeable midwife who truly supports you and your whole family throughout your journey. I cannot thank Cheryl enough for our world class care and honestly feel my experience and outcomes would have been very very different without it. The best decision I could have made for my pregnancy birth and postnatal experiences and health.” - Sam & Jason ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️