If you’ve just learned that Private Midwives Ltd has closed, you might be feeling blindsided. You chose private care for the continuity, relationship, and confidence it gave you so hearing your provider can no longer continue is more than an inconvenience. It’s a breach of the vision you’ve been building for your birth.
The good news? You still have options.
Here’s how to navigate the next steps so your pregnancy and birth plans stay intact.
Know You’re Not Alone
This closure is affecting families across the country. The sense of uncertainty you’re feeling is valid-and fixable. Independent midwives like me are ready to step in and bridge the gap so you don’t lose the personalised care you’ve worked so hard to secure.
Secure Immediate Care
The longer you wait, the smaller the pool of available private midwives will be-especially if you’re in your third trimester. Rapid onboarding ensures:
- Your care remains continuous.
- Your birth plan stays centred on your choices.
- You avoid being pushed back into the standardised care model you wanted to step away from.
Understand Your Options
- Hire an independent midwife directly -Most operate solo or in small teams and offer bespoke, relationship-based care.
- Hybrid care -Combine NHS support with targeted private midwifery, such as antenatal planning or postnatal recovery packages or unique doula support form a recommended doula from the YPM collective.
- Postnatal-only packages– If you’re close to your due date and can’t secure full continuity, you can still have premium, one-to-one postnatal care that meets your needs.
How I Can Help Right Now
I created a Unique package to support families in this unusual situation.
- Onboard within 36 hours.
- Rebuild your birth plan to fit your new care pathway.
- Offer in-person or virtual support across Yorkshire & the North West.
Contact now to enquire about your care -because your birth deserves more than uncertainty