About Me

My name is Bridie and I’ve been a registered midwife for 10 years and currently living and working in South East London. I’ve worked in all settings of Midwifery including Antenatal and Postnatal care along with working as a Parent Education Midwife. I work directly under the Nursing and Midwifery Council and am fully insured.

I’m also a mother of 2 small children so have been there myself and understand the changes that take place in your life when a baby arrives. I spend a lot of my time as a parent, flying solo due to my husband serving in the Army and when he was posted abroad 9 days after our son was born, I was left with the challenge of looking after a toddler and a new-born on my own so I really have been there and done it.

So how can I help?

I can guide you in the planning and organisation for your new baby along with most importantly, helping you in being prepared both physically and emotionally, so that you can focus on enjoying your journey. I have a passion for ensuring women enjoy the moment, as much as they can, rather than being caught up in the practicalities.

As a Midwife I have worked with many couples offering advice and support, as well as guiding friends and family.

So what do I offer?

I offer a one to one service within your own home setting, a service that is non-judgemental and realistic. I provide Birth Preparation Courses guiding you in preparing for your labour and birth as well as a Baby Preparation Course which covers all aspects of making sure you and your home is baby ready. I also offer postnatal visits to give advice and offer support up to 28days after your baby is born.

If you feel you could benefit from some help with preparing for your new journey or just want some advice and guidance take a look at the tailored services I offer and feel free to get in contact with me via email or give me a call for an informal chat. I’m always happy to offer more personalised packages upon request.

So how can I help?

As a Midwife I have worked with many couples offering advice and support, as well as guiding friends and family.

So what do I offer?

Advice Preparation Support

What I offer

ONE TO ONE ANTENATAL CLASS

A one to one course for couples and set in your own home. Perfect for couples who do not have time to attend group classes and want something tailored to suit their lifestyle and diary. Maybe you have a concern or anxiety surrounding birth or have complications in your pregnancy and feel you could benefit from individual support that is more personal than attending a group session.

The course covers:

*Signs of labour
*Stages of labour
*Pain Relief in labour
*Partner’s role
*What to expect in the first 24 hours after giving birth
*Postnatal care for mother and baby

Recommended from 28 weeks of pregnancy

4 hour course – £170 (can be delivered in 2 sessions depending on location )

PRACTICAL PREPARATION FOR BABY

One to one course in your home, covering all the essentials for having a
newborn. I really enjoy teaching parents-to-be, about caring for a newborn and I understand something as simple as changing a nappy can actually be the most daunting task for a new parent. I also have a strong focus on the preparation for the baby in the home, advising on what to purchase and how to be organised, so you’re ready for when your baby comes home.

The course covers:

* Holding your Baby
* Changing baby’s nappy
* Being organised to take baby out
* Dressing your baby
* Bathing and daily care of baby
* Guidance on what to buy in preparation for your baby
* Feeding your baby

Recommended from 28 weeks of pregnancy

3 hour course – £135

PREPARING FOR LABOUR, BIRTH & BABY

This is a one to one home visit focused on ensuring you are mentally and physically
prepared for your labour, birth and baby. Maybe you’ve completed your
Antenatal classes but still have more questions to ask or you want somebody to talk through your Birth Plan to ensure it’s realistic and right for you. You may have a few ideas about packing your bag or preparing your home but need somebody to finalise them with you.

The visit covers:

*Discussion of your birth choices and completion of Birth Plan
*Packing your hospital bag
*Preparing the home for baby

Recommended from 32 weeks (ideally 36weeks) of pregnancy.

I also provide a Birth Plan format .

2 hour visit – £90

POSTNATAL VISIT UP TO 28 DAYS POSTNATAL

A one to one postnatal visit in your home to offer advice and support. You’re finally home with your baby but maybe you need some more practical guidance around caring for your baby and getting things organised. It’s an opportunity to ask questions surrounding care of both mother and baby, that maybe you hadn’t previously thought about.

You might be a couple of weeks into parenting and struggling with getting things done from day to day or organising yourself to leave the home. A visit to offer advice and support can help get you get back on track.

Please note – These Postnatal visits are for additional support and guidance and do not substitute any NHS midwifery visits you will have.

2 hour visit – £90

"Bridie was an amazing support and hugely practical. As a midwife and a mother she has an abundance of knowledge and skills to help you through the unknowns of pregnancy and newborns. My husband and I highly recommend her."

Contact Bridie

Please contact me for further information on what I offer and individual prices for both courses and home visits. I am available evenings, weekends and weekdays between 10 -2pm. I am based near Greenwich, South London but happy to travel in and around London depending on location.

All course content and timings are negotiable. Courses are designed to be adapted to the Individual couples needs.

A packing list for hospital, what to buy in preparation for your baby and a Birth Plan format are provided.

Group sessions of more than 1 couple can be delivered on request.

“a one to one service within your own home setting”

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