by Your Private Midwife | Mar 13, 2026 | The Bailey Blog
And Why You’re Not “Too Risky” to Try! You had a cesarean last time. Maybe it was planned. Maybe it wasn’t. Maybe it was traumatic. Maybe it was fine but you just know you want something different this time. And now you’re pregnant again,...
by Your Private Midwife | Feb 16, 2026 | The Bailey Blog
Independent Midwife vs NHS: What’s the Real Difference? You’re trying to figure out your maternity care options, and you keep hearing about “independent midwives” or “private midwives.” But what actually makes them different from...
by Your Private Midwife | Feb 16, 2026 | The Bailey Blog
Home Birth in Leeds: Safety , Costs & What to Expect. Complete 2026 Guide Thinking about having your baby at home in Leeds? You’re not alone. More families across Leeds – from Headingley to Chapel Allerton, Roundhay to Horsforth – are choosing...
by Your Private Midwife | Feb 16, 2026 | The Bailey Blog
How Much Does a Private Midwife Cost in Yorkshire? A Complete 2026 Guide If you’re considering private midwifery care in Yorkshire, one of your first questions is probably: “How much does this actually cost?” I get it. You’re already juggling...
by Your Private Midwife | Feb 13, 2026 | The Bailey Blog
What is a Precipitous Birth? A precipitous or “quick birth” is defined as labour lasting less than 3 hours from start to finish. My own home birth lasted just 45 minutes – and it taught me everything about why trust matters in birth. 7 years ago, on...
by Your Private Midwife | Oct 25, 2025 | The Bailey Blog
Some of the births that have shaped me most aren’t the ones I’ve been present for.They’re the ones I wasn’t there. Because every so often, life, timing, or a baby’s sense of humour rearranges the plan – and a woman births before I arrive. & They are as...
by Your Private Midwife | Oct 23, 2025 | The Bailey Blog
The Truth That Would Probably Get My Social Media Account Suspended Let’s be blunt. If I had to describe modern maternity care in 2025, my account would be banned for the over-use of 4-letter expletives. Because what too many women are experiencing isn’t birth care....
by Your Private Midwife | Oct 22, 2025 | The Bailey Blog
Fast, functional, forgettable. That’s what 1 a.m. kebabs are for after the office Christmas party -not the care you receive during the most transformative event of your life. Yet, somehow, we’ve normalised women leaving birth feeling invisible, dismissed, or doubting...
by Your Private Midwife | Sep 30, 2025 | The Bailey Blog
A 2025 witch hunt & how Collaborative working at YPM is trying to break the modern mold. In the headlines and behind the scenes, doulas are being squeezed, hunted & labelled as a dangerous choice for birthing women. The latest conversations – between...
by Your Private Midwife | Aug 15, 2025 | The Bailey Blog
5 Questions to Ask Before You Choose Your Next Midwife Choosing your next private midwife-especially after losing your previous provider-can feel daunting. These five questions will help you find someone who aligns with your vision, values, and expectations....
