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. And when that...
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....
by Your Private Midwife | Aug 15, 2025 | The Bailey Blog
How to Transfer from Private Midwives Ltd to Another Private Midwife Without Losing Continuity The closure of Private Midwives Ltd has left many women scrambling to secure alternative care-but transferring your maternity care doesn’t have to mean starting from...
