Hi I’m Linda,
I’m the Midlands’ Premier Private Midwife, and I work with women who don’t settle for less in any part of their lives, including how they’re cared for in pregnancy and birth. From your first appointment to your 4th trimester, you get expert, independent midwifery care that’s completely focused on you.
Continuity of care the NHS can’t give you
For couples in West Midlands, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Worcestershire & Warwickshire ready to secure their Midwife for 2027
Full spectrum care packages from 7 weeks of pregnancy
2027 dates are already filling. Secure your place with a deposit today
Are you ready to birth with total calm and confidence?
You deserve someone on your side who knows your name, your history, and your birth preferences, not a rotating cast of strangers meeting you for the first time in labour.
With a known and trusted midwife by your side through pregnancy, birth and those early postnatal weeks, you get consistency you can actually rely on
And your partner won’t be left standing on the sidelines wondering what to do. They’ll have support too, so they can show up for you instead of just feeling out of their depth.
My experience, your birth
Nearly 4 decades of experience means I’ve seen how birth unfolds in almost every way it can. That experience is now entirely yours: the pattern recognition, the calm under pressure, the knowledge of what genuinely moves a labour forward and what quietly stalls it.
In 2008, I launched From Bumps 2 Babies because women deserved better than one-size-fits-all, population-based care. I practice differently: honest information, real planning, care built entirely around you. Since then, I’ve supported hundreds of couples to have a birth they’ll always remember, not one they wished they could forget.
Continuity of care is harder to find than ever. The NHS is stretched thin, intervention rates keep climbing, and too many women are handed decisions rather than genuine choices. That’s the gap I step into, and it’s exactly where my experience matters most.
Discretion is so important to my clients & that is simply part of how I work. Whoever you are, whatever your circumstances, you can expect complete confidentiality and care that never asks more of you than you’re ready to share. Some of the families I work with need a level of privacy that goes beyond the usual, no assumptions, no questions, just excellent care delivered discreetly and on your terms.
Linda is the most wonderful midwife I could have wished for. Independent midwifery was absolutely the best decision we made for the birth of our baby boy. I always knew I wanted a peaceful home birth and with Linda, I got everything I wanted and so much more!
Linda is experienced, knowledgeable, supportive and compassionate; and brought such a calming presence to my pregnancy and birth. She gave me the confidence to have my first birth at home and provided me with extensive reading material and research which helped me to follow my instincts and reassured that I was doing what was right for me & my baby, even when I came under pressure for unnecessary intervention from the hospital.
Linda felt like a friend, a mother and a healthcare practitioner all rolled into one. She truly cares for her clients and is so invested in giving them the best birth experience possible, in whatever scenario that may be. Linda is dedicated to broadening her knowledge and expanding her skills which speaks volumes about her passion for midwifery, advances/research in obstetrics and the care she has for her ladies.
If I’m blessed with more children, I would not hesitate to use Linda’s services again, and hope I am able to. I can not express just how wonderful an experience it was to build a relationship with the midwife who would deliver my baby, to get to know each other and for her to know me and my preferences so that I didn’t need to make any decisions during birthing.
Sophie & Danny
Independent Midwife Care Package
The Introduction
Inital Consultation Call
We will have an initial consultation call. so that you can find out if my personalised Midwifery care package is right for you and it’s the perfect opportunity to establish if I am the right independent midwife for you too.
Book your call with me any time from 7 weeks.
Once the package is agreed you will receive a contract and schedule to sign before care commences.
I would normally advise having a viability scan before we meet so that the pregnancy is confirmed.
Initial dating scans and booking bloods are taken by your NHS community midwife and local hospital, following which I will contact them and transfer your care over to me.
The Booking Appointment
A 1-2 hour visit where we discuss your medical and social history, discuss any previous pregnancies and any past birth experiences.
During this appointment we will make a plan for your care, and agree a timeline of dates for our appointments.
I will provide your W8 maternity exemption certificate for prescription and dental care.
If you are still very early in your pregnancy we will cover screening tests and minor pregnancy ailments.
You will receive a Pregnancy Welcome pack including the E-Book “Being at your best in pregnancy” and some carefully selected reading materials.
The Illumina Non invasive prenatal test (NIPT) can be offered at this stage. This is a blood test which can be taken from 10 weeks of pregnancy. This screening blood test helps in identifying if your baby is likely to have a chromosomal anomaly. It also gives you the opportunity to find out baby’s sex but this is completely optional.
2-3 hours
Antenatal care
Monthly Appointments - from 12 weeks to 28 weeks
Each meeting at 12, 16, 20, 24 and 28 weeks will include a full check to see how you are progressing both physically and emotionally. Each appointment is around 1.5 hours. We can listen to baby’s heartbeat, and talk through any referrals or screening results.
At the 24 week appointment you can enjoy a relaxing, full body Pamper and Prepare Pregnancy Massage. We will take a recording of the baby’s heartbeat if you wish so that you have something to treasure from this special time.
I will supply a pregnancy exercise ball and demonstrate some body work to prepare you for labour and birth.
I will provide you with your very own Rebozo scarf and demonstrate techniques for use including how to to create more space for baby in your pelvis and releasing tense fascia.
7.5 hours
Fortnightly Appointments - from 30 weeks to 36 weeks
Each appointment at 30, 32, 34 and 36 weeks will include a full antenatal check as we measure baby’s growth.
We will talk through your Birth Preferences and cover what you need to purchase and to prepare for baby. Your partner is fully involved in these appointments, so they can provide the support you need during labour and birth.
I will take you through an infant first aid session, and a session on newborn care and wellbeing , plus I will arrange for a dedicated session on preparation for feeding your baby with my fabulous lactation consultant colleague.
At the 34 week appointment you can enjoy another relaxing full body Pamper and Prepare Pregnancy Massage session
6 hours
Weekly Appointments - from 36 weeks to 42 weeks
Each week you will have a 2 hour appointment as we closely monitor your physical and emotional wellbeing.
You get a chance to discuss any important issues with me and we finalise your birth preferences including all modes of birth and where necessary, how you would like these to be managed.
If you wish I will fit you with a TENS machine, which can be worn in late pregnancy to relieve back ache and will provide great comfort in labour too.
I will provide regular relaxing massage with hypnobirthing audios at your request.
An aromatherapy oil blend and a facial spritz for labour will be provided as we make our final preparations.
Should you progress past your “due date” I can arrange for reflexology and acupuncture specialists to support you in maintaining balance and calm whilst waiting for baby to arrive.
I will arrange for presentation and wellbeing scans in this later stage of pregnancy if required and to offer further reassurance.
14 hours
The Birth
Your Due Period - 37 to 42 weeks
Whether you are birthing in a hospital or at home, I will remain by your side once labour is established, until 2-3 hours after baby is born.
If you’re birthing at home, I can provide complete midwifery care, including the provision of Entonox (Gas & Air)
I will supply a birth pool and all necessary fittings and equipment.
As a fully trained midwife I am experienced in emergency situations and we will have a dedicated session together with your partner before the birth to discuss fully the actions to be taken if labour deviates from what we expected.
At a home birth I will be accompanied by a second Midwife who you wil get to meet in later pregnancy.
If you’re birthing in hospital, you have me as your advocate, to offer support and guidance once your labour is established.
I am unable to stay with you for induction of labour as hospitals only permit one person in for support until you are moved to labour ward or when labour becomes established. However I can visit you during the induction process if necessary to offer further comfort measures and will of course remain with you once labour progresses and both during and after baby is born.
Any questions about how & where I can support you please do reach out for a chat
Postnatal Wellbeing
Week 1
You will have alternate daily visits on days 1, 3, 5 and 7, to check on your physical and emotional wellbeing. We will check over baby and I will arrange the initial health visitor meeting if you wish. You will receive support and tips about feeding, postnatal recovery and newborn care.
Specialist support will be offered during this period including a home visit from an experienced lactation consultant if required to help support you with initiating breast feeding and to perform a full assessment of baby’s mouth to identify any tongue tie.
I will demonstrate how to bath baby once the remaining cord falls off and arrange to take the newborn blood spot screening on day 5 if you consent to this.
6 hours
Week 2
Visits will be arranged on Days 10 and Day 14. During each appointment I will weigh baby and provide guidance and a feeding plan if necessary. At 14 days my care package is completed.
4-6 hours
6-12 weeks Mummy MOT
Before we sign off I will organise a MUMMY MOT for you with a local practitioner.
A Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal examination for women following both vaginal and caesarean deliveries. It will assess how your posture, pelvic floor muscles and stomach muscles are recovering after birth. And if they’re not, then you can be provided with exercises and a treatment plan to help in your recovery and to support you in returning to exercise safely. Already part of every new mother’s standard post-natal rehabilitation in France, trained specialists assess the strength and function of the tummy and pelvic floor muscles to help prevent long-term childbirth related complaints.
SPECIAL BONUS
As one of my private clients you get free access to my gold standard Hypnobirthing & newborn care course. No extra cost, just part of the care you’re already signed up for
- Four modules of video lessons – to work through at your own pace.
- Supporting reading materials, hypnobirthing relaxation audios and invaluable resources and tips to get you fully prepared
Words will not adequately explain how much Linda means to us. The service itself is the best, she takes care of everything you need and is a constant source of knowledge with a wealth of experience for every situation. But what stands out with Linda is the relationships she fosters, not only with us as new parents, but also the other professionals we come into contact with.
We had a few hurdles during my wife’s pregnancy, primarily our daughter being breech for the majority of the pregnancy. Linda gave us different ideas and techniques to try and get her to turn but she also presented us the option of transferring to Birmingham Women’s Hospital to utilise their specialist breech birth team. We would have had no idea about this if it wasn’t for Linda and the option of this, which we took up, was excellent. It was clear how much the staff at the hospital respected and liked Linda too which really helped the whole process. She also had to experience some difficult behaviour from professionals at the previous hospital. Linda dealt with their lack of urgency in certain situations and to be frank, their rudeness at times with complete and utter professionally and calm. These situations can be extremely stressful but Linda’s presence and demeanor always meant the outcomes were improved.
The birth itself also presented challenges which meant eventually we had a Cat 2 C-section. Linda was invaluable to this experience. Her calming and caring nature helped support my wife and I through the whole birth and helped us to make an informed decision which was best for our baby in the end.
The birth planning, her online course and baby first aid during the pregnancy were particularly excellent, giving us the confidence and preparedness needed for such a life changing event. We learned so much from Linda, and personally as a father to be, this was worth it’s weight in gold and truly meant I felt confident to support my partner during the pregnancy, birth and to be a Father.
Linda was brilliant throughout the pregnancy, but the birth was no where near as stressful or as difficult as it could have been without her. We will always be indebted to Linda for everything she has done for us and our daughter and I cannot recommend her enough.
An amazing midwife, excellent professional but also just a beautiful person.
Will & Holly
Frequently Asked Questions
My signature birth package
Signature Birth Support Package
£11,000 to £15,000
Available for planned home or hospital births
It’s hard to put a price on true continuity of care from one named & experienced private Midwife.
My care has been carefully curated over many years and represents an exceptional level of quality. I don’t believe the depth of relationship this work depends on can be built through three visits before labour and birth.
It’s genuinely virtually impossible to place a value on the level of support and advocacy that I provide, and my testimonials speak to that far better than I can.
My clients will tell you, this support is life-changing.
What I can say is that my fees reflect the immense responsibility I take on, the legal and emotional safety I provide, and the dedicated time I reserve for you, through a fair, transparent fee structure.
When you book this package, you’re securing more than a service, you’re reserving your place in my calendar and my undivided presence at your labour and birth.
What’s included
24/7 on-call birth support
From 37 weeks until your baby is born, I’m on call for you around the clock, ready to attend your labour and birth at home or in hospital.
Optional postnatal doula support
4 to 5 visits offering bespoke postnatal support to help you settle in with your new baby.
Expert support network
Lactation support, cranial osteopath consultations, nutrition consultations, women’s health physio and mummy MOT consultation, comprehensive birth education and newborn care materials, and a first aid session.
Continuity of care and advocacy
Should you transfer into hospital or opt for a caesarean at any point, I remain by your side as your dedicated professional birth partner and advocate, whatever direction your birth takes.
Comprehensive indemnity cover
Full professional indemnity insurance is included, along with coordination and on-call commitment from a qualified second midwife.
Birth pool hire and pain relief
Includes loan of a high quality birth pool, single use liner, and access to Entonox (gas and air) if desired.
Limited availability
I take on just one client a month to ensure the highest level of personalised care. My diary often fills months in advance, so please don’t wait if you’re considering this level of support.
Payment
A deposit of £2,000 secures your place in my diary. A care agreement with full terms is provided and agreed before care begins. The remaining balance is due by 37 weeks, with an interest free monthly instalment plan also available if that suits you better.
Let’s chat
Every birth is unique, so let’s talk about what support would look like for you. Book a no pressure consultation below, I’d love to chat.
Which areas do you cover?
I usually travel up to 30 miles from my home in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.
Journeys beyond this will have the mileage reflected in the cost quoted.
I cover counties including West Midlands, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire.
I can travel up to a maximum 90 minute journey to provide your care if I have the capacity in my diary.
Accompaniment to London private obstetric care.
If your pregnancy calls for additional consultant led or hospital based input, I can accompany you to private obstetric appointments in London, working alongside your wider medical team so nothing falls between the gaps. You keep one familiar, trusted face throughout, whoever else is involved in your care.
Do I need a private obstetrician too?
Private obstetric care is limited across the Midlands, and if your pregnancy is progressing normally, you likely don’t need an obstetric doctor at your birth. Midwives are the experts in normal physiology, that’s exactly where my training sits.
Choosing an independent midwife doesn’t mean stepping outside the NHS. You remain fully entitled to all NHS care throughout your pregnancy, blood tests, scans, and birthing in an NHS hospital, with me by your side, shoulder to shoulder, throughout your labour and birth.
Some clients prefer the added oversight of a private obstetrician, and that’s entirely your choice, not a prerequisite. These are available in Solihull and in London, and I’m happy to talk you through your options when we chat.
Generally, obstetric input becomes necessary when a pregnancy moves away from what’s expected. Recognising that moment, quickly and accurately, is exactly where my expertise lies. I monitor you closely throughout your care, and if anything moves outside of normal, I escalate immediately and call on expert obstetric support without delay, working alongside them so you’re never without the right expertise at the right time.
Safety underpins everything I do.
From our very first phone call with Linda, we knew she was the perfect midwife for us. Her warmth, kindness, and expertise were evident from the very beginning, and what followed was a truly exceptional experience that far exceeded anything we had hoped for.
Hiring Linda as our independent midwife was without a doubt the best decision we made during our pregnancy! She supported us every step of the way—from antenatal care through to labour, birth, and the early postpartum weeks. She was always available, day or night, for any question or concern. Knowing we could reach out at any time made us feel safe, reassured, and genuinely cared for.
Her support during labour was truly exceptional. She had taken the time to get to know us and understand what mattered most to us. Her calm, confident presence helped shape a birth experience that felt not only manageable but genuinely beautiful. We felt fully supported and advocated for every step of the way, and we are certain her presence played a vital role in making the process smoother and more positive.
After our son was born, Linda continued to provide the same level of care: helping with baby’s first bath, referring us to a breastfeeding consultant, and offering reassurance for all our new-parent questions.
Linda is truly one of the kindest and most caring people we’ve ever met. We always looked forward to her visits, which brought so much comfort and reassurance. Living far from family, her presence became so much more than professional support; it felt like having a trusted friend, and at times even a second mother, by our side. The time we spent with Linda has left a lasting impact on our lives. We feel incredibly grateful to carry not only beautiful memories of our pregnancy and birth, but also a meaningful friendship with someone we deeply admire and respect.
From the bottom of our hearts—thank you, Linda. We feel so incredibly lucky to have had you by our side ❤️
Beatriz & Nikita
Why hire an independent midwife?
You expect consistency and expertise in every part of your life. Your birth deserves the same. As your private independent midwife, I’m your clinical advocate from your first appointment to your fourth trimester: the same expert, the same relationship, the same standard throughout. The evidence shows continuous support leads to statistically better outcomes for both mother and baby (Dekker, 2017).
One relationship, not a rotation.
You get me. Not whoever happens to be on shift. I know your history, your preferences and your birth plan inside out, because I’ve been with you from the start.
Time that isn’t rationed.
Appointments that run as long as they need to, not as long as a stretched system allows. Questions answered properly, not squeezed into a ten minute slot.
A genuine say in your care.
Birth isn’t something that happens to you. With continuous, one-to-one support, you’re informed, involved and in control of the decisions that matter, with someone in your corner who knows you well enough to advocate properly.
Nearly four decades of expertise, focused entirely on you.
This isn’t a service squeezed between fifty other caseloads. It’s my full attention, my full experience, and my complete focus on getting you the outcome you want.
What should I expect?
Before the birth: your advocate at every appointment
My support starts long before labour. I’m in the room at your medical appointments, helping you cut through pressure and coercive language so you can make informed decisions, not rushed ones. With induction rates climbing and intervention becoming the default rather than the exception, having someone who knows the evidence and will stand firmly beside you changes what’s possible.
During labour: reading you, protecting your space
I read the room, and I read you. Your mood shifts, and I shift with it, responding to your body language in whatever way you need in that moment, without a word needing to be said. My focus is entirely on you: your emotional state, your physical needs, nothing else. I’ll be your constant companion and advocate, so you’re free to stay in your own rhythm, undisturbed. That protection matters. It’s what keeps your labour hormones flowing exactly as they should.
After the birth: mothering the mother
Bringing your baby home is just the beginning, and I’m still right there with you. While you recover, physically and emotionally, from birth, my focus turns to you. Feeding, healing, sleep, adjusting to this huge new reality: I support all of it, so you feel held rather than left to figure it out alone. This is mothering the mother, and it’s every bit as much a part of my care as the birth itself.
The evidence backed benefits of hiring an independent midwife
This isn’t guesswork or marketing spin. The research is consistent, and it points the same direction every time.
Women who have continuous, one-to-one midwifery care are statistically less likely to need a caesarean birth, less likely to need an instrumental delivery, and less likely to need pain relief in labour. They’re less likely to be induced and more likely to have a shorter labour. They also report higher satisfaction with their birth experience overall, and are more likely to breastfeed successfully, if that’s what they want.
Put simply: the outcomes speak for themselves. This is what happens when care is consistent, informed and built entirely around you (Dekker, 2017).
I feel so grateful to have had Linda by my side throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postnatal journey with Arthur. She always made me feel listened to, supported, and confident in my choices.
Having Linda’s continuity of care gave me so much reassurance, and thanks to her support and encouragement, I was able to achieve my dream home birth. It was such a positive and empowering experience, and one that I will always treasure.
Linda was also amazing with my older son, Henry, making him feel included and comfortable throughout the journey.
I can’t thank Linda enough for her kindness, care, and support. She has been such a special part of our family’s story, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone considering independent midwifery care.
Becca & Harry
Words from mum:
“My experience with Linda during my pregnancy has really showed us the importance of continued care during pregnancy. There is a real value to a trustworthy and positive relationship between parents and midwife and the way it can excel to create an unforgettably incredible experience.
I cannot express how valuable Linda has been to me through pregnancy, birth and postnatal. Generally, I am not someone who shares personal things very easily and I felt very vulnerable about sharing my pregnancy and body with practitioners.
Meeting Linda, I never had those feelings, her aura simply puts you at ease. Linda made me so comfortable to share the physical and mental experiences I was going through during pregnancy. She was always so positive and supportive. Even during moments of stress and pressure Linda stays calm, reinforcing her skill and expertise as a midwife. Hugely valuable when you are at your most vulnerable!
Linda may start as ‘midwife’ but she has left me with a huge positive imprint on my baby journey in depths I thought I would only share with my parther!
I would highly recommend Linda’s services to any parents considering a private midwife.
Words from dad:
“I am so happy we had Linda on our side throughout the pregnancy. She brought a wealth of experience and stability to what, at times, felt like a rollercoaster of a journey due to some of the challenges we faced. The home birth was an unforgettable experience and there’s nobody else I’d want in our camp to help us through it! Linda – you’re a star and baby will know you as someone far more than a midwife but as Aunty Linda. ❤️”
Thank you Linda ❤️