Midwifery support, your way

Pregnancy Consultations

Use a pregnancy consultation to talk through your health, hopes, and questions with a midwife. You can explore what water birth may involve, discuss your preferences, and consider practical next steps. The appointment is shaped around your needs, so you can leave with clearer information and topics to discuss with your wider maternity care team.

Water Birth Planning

Plan for a water birth with time to consider your setting, support, and preferences. A midwife can talk through how labouring or giving birth in water may fit your circumstances, what equipment or arrangements may be needed, and when plans might need to change. Your plan can help guide conversations with your maternity team.

Birth Preparation

Prepare for birth with practical conversations about labour, comfort, and the choices available to you. Sessions can cover breathing, movement, positions, and how a birth partner may support you. Ask questions at your own pace and focus on the topics that matter to you, including how water might be part of your birth preferences.

Labour Support

During labour, midwifery support can help you feel listened to and informed as your needs change. Your midwife can discuss comfort measures, help you consider your options, and keep your preferences in view. The care provided and availability of a water birth depend on individual circumstances and the arrangements agreed with your maternity care team.

Birth Partner Guidance

Give your birth partner a clearer role with guidance on how to offer practical and emotional support. Discuss ways to help you stay comfortable, communicate your preferences, and respond as labour unfolds. They can ask questions too, so you can both feel more prepared to work together while keeping your choices and maternity care needs central.

Postnatal Check-ins

In the early days after birth, postnatal check-ins offer space to discuss your recovery, feeding, and how you and your baby are settling. Bring the questions that have come up at home, whether they concern comfort, newborn care, or next steps. Your midwife can provide guidance and help identify when to contact other maternity or health services.