Antenatal visit
Hannah, read Hannah’s story
“It is the first time in my pregnancy I have felt like more than a set of notes.”
A dedicated midwife, from pregnancy to parenthood.
ExcellentdoctifyThe same expert midwife from your positive test to six weeks after birth, at home and alongside your hospital care.
Let’s chat (opens in a new tab)
Free 20-minute call. No commitment, no pressure.
Covered by international health insurers and employer benefits.
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- Certain plans
In their own words.
Postnatal careMargo, read Margo’s story
“No question is too silly.”
Postnatal careAlexia, read Alexia’s story
“She really helped us stay calm instead of panicking during the early weeks.”
Birth preparationCamille, read Camille’s story
“Clarissa was great and completely changed my approach and mindset before my second birth.”
PregnancyK & J, read K & J’s story
“We felt listened to, supported, and guided through each stage.”
Lynne’s story
“An extra layer of support during one of the most transformative experiences in a woman's life.”
One connected journey.
Your midwife, with you, from pregnancy to 6 weeks after birth.
First trimester
We meet you early
Meet your midwife from your positive test, or join us at any point.
Second trimester
Home antenatal care
Hour-long check-ups at home, on top of your hospital appointments.
Between appointments
WhatsApp access, 7 days a week
Message your midwife between visits. A real person who knows you.
YouSat 9:12
Morning! I'd love to discuss my birth preferences at our next visit, as my hospital only covers it at 36 weeks.
Your midwifeSat 9:20
Of course. Let's do it at Tuesday's home visit. I will email you our birth plan template and we'll go through it together.
Third trimester
Preparing for birth
3 workshops (birth options, labour preparation, 4th trimester and feeding planning) to prepare you and your partner.
Birth
With you in labour
Phone support in early labour, then your midwife by your side at the hospital.
First six weeks
Home postnatal care
Weekly home visits for six weeks: feeding, physical and emotional recovery and practical newborn care.
Six weeks
Postnatal body check
A one-hour check with a specialist women's health physio to assess your pelvic floor, abdominals and posture, and offer guidance.
Your maternity care should feel like one connected journey.
Let’s chat (opens in a new tab)Support at every stage
Your midwife, by your side, throughout your journey.
Pregnancy
Unhurried antenatal visits in the comfort of your home.
From £2,000
Birth
A familiar and expert presence to guide you through early labour and advocate for you in hospital.
Quote on request
Postpartum
Extra home visits to support you and your baby for 6 weeks.
£1,900
Add-ons with our partners
Extra support from trusted partners, booked and paid separately.
Your midwives
Meet the midwives.
Navigating pregnancy on the NHS is easier with an experienced midwife who knows the system inside and out.
- NMC-registered
- 5+ years’ experience in the NHS
- Wide range of expertise
Clarissa BattaglinoCo-founder & Head MidwifeSpeciality: Preconception, fetal medicine
Agata KucharskaCommunity MidwifeSpeciality: Community midwifery
Kleio VourouLactation ConsultantSpeciality: Infant feeding
Darya TobuttAcademic MidwifeSpeciality: PhD in midwife continuity of care
Sarah KheirallahMidwife & OsteopathSpeciality: Osteopathy and pelvic health
Qian LiMidwifeSpeciality: Antenatal and postnatal care
Giulia TuveriMidwifeSpeciality: Biomechanics for birth
Francesca VittoriniMidwifeSpeciality: Gestational diabetes
Sakineh AhmadiMidwifeSpeciality: Ultrasound and fetal medicine
Proven care
Recommended by the WHO. Backed by Cochrane. Finally available in London.
With midwife continuity of care, research shows:
- A more positive experience
- Fewer caesareans
- Fewer forceps and ventouse births
- More births without intervention
Cochrane review of 17 randomised trials, 18,533 women, 2024.
(opens in a new tab)“We know that continuity of care matters… Why? Why isn’t it there?”
References
WHO position paper, 2024. Transitioning to midwifery models of care: global position paper. World Health Organization. (opens in a new tab)
Cochrane review, 2024. Midwife continuity of care models versus other models of care for childbearing women. Sandall J, et al. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 17 trials, 18,533 women. (opens in a new tab)
Where we work
Expert midwife care at home, wherever you are in London.
We visit you at home anywhere in Greater London. We don’t cover areas outside London.
Greater London: every borough is covered
As heard on
BBC Woman’s Hour
What France gets right about maternity care, and why we brought it to London.
Sarah Seror, our founder, talking to Nuala McGovern on BBC Radio 4
Questions
What families ask us first.
Does it replace my NHS or private hospital care?
No. Think of us as an extra layer of expert support. We are complementary, not a replacement. Your hospital continues to perform the key clinical touchpoints: your booking appointment, all scans, routine blood tests and any consultant appointments. We add a layer of continuity, time and home support around your hospital care.
Can I choose my midwife?
Yes, as far as possible. Your relationship with your midwife is at the heart of our care, so we take time to get the match right.
We’ll suggest a midwife based on her skills, her experience and where you live. You’ll then have a get-to-know-you chat, so you can be sure you feel a real connection and a sense of safety with her. If it doesn’t feel right, we’ll gladly introduce you to someone else.
Once you’ve chosen, she’s your midwife for the whole journey, from pregnancy to six weeks after birth. She’ll know your story and your preferences, so you’ll never have to explain them again: just a familiar face by your side.
How does the WhatsApp support work? Does it mean I can text you at 3 AM?
You will have direct access to your dedicated midwife. The WhatsApp line is open from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week. For those middle-of-the-night worries, you can send your message as soon as it’s on your mind, and your midwife will be there with an answer first thing in the morning. Our midwives are committed to getting back to you within 24 hours.
Can I message my midwife in an emergency?
No. WhatsApp is for questions between visits. If you’re worried about yourself or your baby, call your maternity unit or NHS 111 straight away, or 999 in an emergency.
How long does each visit last?
Each visit lasts at least one hour, giving us plenty of time to go through your questions, troubleshoot feeding, or simply sit and talk through how you are feeling. The very first visit lasts longer, up to two hours, as we take a full medical history and get to know you and your partner properly. Visits that include a workshop session also last up to two hours. We are never rushed, and neither are you.
Is it covered by health insurance?
Most international private health insurance policies cover maternity-related care. Providers such as Cigna Global, Allianz Global, Bupa Global, AXA Global Healthcare, Aetna International and APRIL International may include maternity options. We would recommend checking directly with your provider. We are happy to support any claims process and can provide the documentation you need. If your organisation works with Fertifa, we are partners with them.
What areas of London do you cover?
All of Greater London, all 33 boroughs. Get in touch and we will confirm we cover your postcode.
How does payment work?
You pay for antenatal care before it starts, and for birth and postnatal care during your third trimester.
What happens if my pregnancy doesn’t continue?
We’ll refund you for the care you haven’t received.
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