Private Midwifery Care

This package is for women who want an entirely private maternity package, led by an experienced midwife. The package consists of 14 appointments with your private midwife over the course of your pregnancy, all major ultrasound scans and testing, the midwife's delivery fee, and 24/7 support:

14 antenatal appointments with your midwife

You will have up to 14 prenatal appointments with your midwife over the course of your pregnancy (the exact number depends on when you join in your pregnancy). These visits can be at your home or at a clinic, and take place in weeks 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, and weekly thereafter until the baby’s birth. These visits typically last an hour and include a physical check up for you and your baby (including baby's heart rate measurements), lifestyle education about diet, nutrition, exercise, and travel as well as advice and discussion about your specific stage of pregnancy.

Routine antenatal scans

These include an early pregnancy Viability Scan at 7-11 weeks, a Nuchal Translucency Scan at 11-14 weeks, an Anomaly Scan at 21-23 weeks and a Wellbeing/Growth Scan at 36 weeks. During your scans you will be given three photographs and a report of the scan. (For more information about these and other scans, click here.)

Routine Antenatal Bloodwork

You will receive standard antenatal bloodwork which includes the following tests:

  • Blood Type:The test will indicate your blood type, either A, B, AB or O.
  • Rh (Rhesus): It is important to determine whether you are Rhesus negative or Rhesus positive. If you do not have the Rh antigen in your blood, you are Rh negative, if you do have it, then you are Rh positive. This test is crucial because problems may arise if the mother's blood does not have the Rh factor and the baby's blood does.
  • Glucose Levels: This is to measure the mother’s ability to metabolise sugar and also to screen for gestational diabetes. If theglucose level is above a certain level, you may undergo a “tolerance test”.
  • Iron Levels: This will determine if there is an iron deficiency in the blood. If your blood is low in iron, that does not mean that you are anaemic, but it does make you more susceptible for anaemia. If your levels are low, you may be prescribed iron tablets or injections.
  • Haemoglobin Levels: The blood test will identify the level of haemoglobin, which is the oxygen-carrying power of your red blood cells. A treatment for anaemia will be prescribed if your level falls below a certain level.
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases:To determine whether you have syphilis, hepatitis B, or HIV.
  • Rubella (German measles):The results of this test will determine if you have antibodies for rubella and whether or not you are immune.
  • Toxoplasmosis:Toxoplasmosis is typically not harmful, but may cross the placenta and cause harm to the baby.
  • Group B streptococcus: Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacteria that can cause illness and potentially death in newborns. The bacteria are found in the GI tract (gut) and are sometimes found in the vagina and/or rectum. Sometimes during pregnancy, GBS may get into the rectal area or vagina. If GBS is not treated with antibiotics, it may transfer to the baby and place the baby at risk for serious infection or even death.

Referral for complementary therapy

We work with several clinics and spas that provide complementary therapy for pregnant women and their partners including Yoga, Acupuncture, Osteopathy, Massage, Reflexology, Jerayani and more. When you sign up with The Birth Clinic, we will refer you to the location nearest you where you will receive a discount of up to 25%.

Midwife Delivery Fee

The Midwife will attend your labour and birth either at your home, a midwife clinic or a hospital of your choosing. If you choose a home birth, the midwife will supply a birthing pool if you wish.

24-hour telephone and mobile support

Round the clock access to a midwife during your pregnancy and for 6 weeks thereafter to handle all inquiries and issues.

Unlimited Private GP Consultations (London Only)

For a supplement, you receive unlimited consultations with a private GP in London for 12 months. This gives you a convenient and quick way to see a doctor about general medical issues during and just after your pregnancy. You can choose from one of 4 GP surgeries in central London.

Private Midwife Led Care Package prior to week 20: £8,600. Bookings after week 20 are reduced based on the stage of the pregnancy. Please contact us for details.