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Pregnancy care

Your midwife at home, all the way to birth.

  • From week 12
  • Home visits
  • 3 workshops
  • WhatsApp 7/7

From £1,500

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Joining later? You can join at any point up to 36 weeks.

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Alongside your hospital

Alongside your hospital care, not instead of it.

What the NHS provides, and what The Motherhood Practice adds
The NHS providesThe Motherhood Practice adds
Your midwifeThe NHS providesA team of midwives, who may change from one appointment to the nextThe Motherhood Practice addsOne midwife who knows you, throughout your pregnancy
Scans and testsThe NHS providesAll your scans, screening and blood testsThe Motherhood Practice addsTime to talk through every result, in plain words
Check-upsThe NHS providesAbout 15 minutes per appointment at the hospital, with under 5 minutes for questionsThe Motherhood Practice addsHour-long check-ups at home, with your partner there too
Who to call with a questionThe NHS providesMaternity assessment unitThe Motherhood Practice addsWhatsApp your midwife, 8am to 10pm, every day. Don’t wait for the next appointment to get reassurance.
EmergenciesThe NHS providesA 24/7 A&EThe Motherhood Practice addsYour midwife can spot warning signs early and escalate any concern to your hospital straight away
Preparing for birthThe NHS providesPreparation classes rarely offeredThe Motherhood Practice adds3 workshops for you and your partner, each lasting two hours: birth options, labour management and the 4th trimester
HandoverThe NHS providesNot includedThe Motherhood Practice addsYour notes handed to your hospital at 36 weeks to ensure your clinical records are complete

Together: the safety of your hospital, with the continuity, time and care of your own midwife.

Booked with a private hospital? We work alongside it in exactly the same way.

Step by step

Your midwife, with you, throughout your pregnancy.

Join at any point up to 36 weeks. Every visit is at home, planned around your hospital appointments.

  1. Whenever you join

    Getting to know you

    Up to two hours at home. Your midwife takes your full medical history, gets to know you both and understands what matters to you.

    Clarissa, our co-founder and midwife, talking with a pregnant woman and her partner on their sofa at home

  2. Until 32 weeks

    A check-up every month

    About an hour at home: a full medical check-up, then time for all your questions and evidence-based answers.

    A midwife checking a pregnant woman’s bump as she lies on her sofa at home
    • Week 12
    • Week 16
    • Week 20
    • Week 24
    • Week 28

  4. From 32 weeks

    Every two weeks

    3 two-hour workshops to prepare you and your partner.

  5. Workshop, around 32 weeks

    Birth options

    We present you with all the different scenarios of birth so they all feel familiar to you. We discuss your preferences and build your birth plan accordingly.

    A midwife laughing with a pregnant woman as they talk at home

  6. Workshop, around 34 weeks

    Labour preparation

    Hypnobirthing, breathing, positions and coping techniques actively involving the partner.

    A pregnant woman standing by a window at home, her hands on her bump

  7. Workshop, around 36 weeks

    The fourth trimester

    Feeding, recovery and your baby’s first days, so you come home ready.

    A mother and a midwife smiling at a newborn baby in a Moses basket

  8. From 38 weeks

    Every week, until birth

    • Week 38
    • Week 39
    • Week 40

  10. Birth

Joining later? You start with the same first visit, then pick up the rhythm from wherever you are.

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Between visits · Included in every package

Your midwife, one message away.

No more internet rabbit holes. When a question comes up, message your midwife on WhatsApp. A real person who knows you.

Open every day
8am to 10pm
A week, weekends too
7 days
Your midwife replies within
24 hours

Not for emergencies. 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.

The question that would send you spiralling? Ask her instead.

Stories from our families

In their own words

“It is the first time in my pregnancy I have felt like more than a set of notes.”

Hannah, after her first home visit
Read Hannah’s story
  • Lynne’s midwife listening to her baby’s heartbeat at a home visit
    Pregnancy care

    Lynne, read Lynne’s story

    “Having previously experienced a miscarriage, Clarissa held our hand throughout, helping us find moments of calm when we needed them most.”

All stories

Your midwife

The same midwife at every visit.

She gets to know you, your baby and what’s normal for you, so she notices when something changes. Every midwife on our team is NMC-registered with at least five years in the NHS.

  • NMC-registered
  • 5+ years’ experience in the NHS
  • Wide range of expertise
Meet the whole team

Packages

Choose when to start.

  • Most home visits

    Pregnancy care From 1st trimester

    8midwife home visits

    + nutrition advice

    £2,500

  • Pregnancy care From 2nd trimester

    6midwife home visits

    £2,000

  • Pregnancy care From 3rd trimester

    4midwife home visits

    £1,500

Every package includes

  • 3 workshops
  • 7d/7 WhatsApp support
  • Medical handover at 36 weeks to hospital

Need something different? We can tailor your care to you.

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Covered by international health insurers and employer benefits.

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  • Cigna
  • April International

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.

When should I start?

You can join at any point up to 36 weeks. The earlier you start, the better your midwife knows you, but it is never too late to join. You start with the same first visit, then pick up the rhythm from wherever you are.

What happens at a home visit?

Each visit lasts at least one hour and includes a full check-up: blood pressure, weight, urine testing and your baby’s wellbeing. Then there is time for your questions and anything on your mind since the last visit. Your midwife also flags anything that needs escalating.

The first visit lasts longer, up to two hours, as we take a full medical history and get to know you and your partner. Visits that include a workshop also last up to two hours.

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.

What if my pregnancy is complicated or high-risk?

Our midwives are experienced in supporting a wide range of pregnancy journeys. We work closely with NHS specialists and escalate concerns when needed. If your pregnancy is considered high-risk, your midwife helps you navigate the system and makes sure your voice is heard, so your care stays personal.

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 happens if my pregnancy doesn’t continue?

We’ll refund you for the care you haven’t received.

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.

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Other packages

  • Birth support

    Birth support from early labour at home through to your hospital arrival, with a midwife who already knows you.

    Quote on request

    See birth support

  • Postnatal care

    Your midwife at home for the first six weeks, with a physio check at week six.

    £1,990

    See postnatal care

Get started

Start with a free call.

20 minutes with a midwife to talk through where you are and what you’d like help with. No commitment, no pressure.

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