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Clarissa, our co-founder and midwife, smiles as she feels a pregnant woman's bump at home. The woman lies laughing on the sofa, her partner beside her.

Continuous midwifery care, from pregnancy to parenthood.

Excellentdoctify

The same dedicated midwife from your positive test to six weeks after birth, at home and alongside your hospital care.

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Free 20-minute call. No commitment, no pressure.

Covered by international health insurers and employer benefits.

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  • April International
  • Cigna
  • Certain plans

In their own words.

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Lynne’s story

“An added layer of support during one of the biggest experiences of your life.”

Lynne came to us at five weeks pregnant and stayed with us until her daughter was six weeks old.

Read Lynne’s story

One connected journey, not a series of appointments.

NHS postnatal visits usually end between day 5 and day 10. We stay for six weeks.

  1. First trimester

    We meet you early

    Meet your midwife from your positive test, or join at any point.

    Hands holding a pregnancy test

  2. Second trimester

    Home antenatal care

    Hour-long check-ups at home, on top of your NHS appointments.

    A midwife's hands on a pregnant woman's bump, the mother's hands beside them

  3. Between appointments

    WhatsApp access, 7 days a week

    Message your midwife between visits. A real person who knows you.

    1. YouSat 9:12

      Morning! Our hospital tour moved to Thursday. Could we go over my birth preferences before then?

    2. Your midwifeSat 9:20

      Of course. Let's do it at Tuesday's home visit. I'll bring the plan we started.

    An illustrative conversation, not a real client.

  4. Third trimester

    Preparing for birth

    Three workshops (birth options, labour, feeding) and a second midwife on call from 38 weeks.

    Clarissa, a midwife, talking with a pregnant woman and her partner on their sofa

  5. Birth

    With you in labour

    Phone support in early labour, then your midwife by your side at the hospital.

    Two people holding hands

  6. First six weeks

    Home postnatal care

    Weekly home visits for six weeks: feeding, recovery and your baby's checks.

    A midwife talking with a mother as she breastfeeds her baby on the sofa

  7. Six weeks

    Postnatal body check

    A one-hour check with a Six Physio women's health physio, included in your package.

    Six Physio
    A smiling physio guiding a woman's leg through a stretch as she lies on a mat

Your maternity care should feel like one connected journey.

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Support at every stage

Your midwife, by your side, throughout your journey.

Add-ons with our partners

Extra support from trusted partners, booked and paid separately.

  • Scans and genetic testing, with

  • Perinatal therapy, with

  • Sleep support and thalasso baby bath, with

  • Postnatal classes, with

  • Bump bonding, with

    Deborah Rose

Your midwives

Meet the midwives.

Our midwives also work part time in the NHS, so they speak the language of the institution and know the procedures inside out.

  • NMC-registered
  • Also work in the NHS
  • 5+ years’ experience
  • Trained in continuity of care
  • Evidence-based, inclusive practice
Meet the whole team

Proven care

Recommended by the WHO. Backed by Cochrane.

With midwife continuity of care, research shows:

  • Fewer caesareans
  • Fewer forceps and ventouse births
  • More births without intervention
  • A more positive experience

Cochrane review of 17 randomised trials, 18,533 women, 2024.

These are findings about continuity of care, not results from our own practice.

National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation

“We know that continuity of care matters… Why? Why isn’t it there?”

Dr Penny Dash, Chair, NHS England. National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, final report, 2026.

References

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As heard on

BBC Woman’s Hour

What France gets right about maternity care, and why we brought it to London.

Sarah Seror, our founder, talking to Nuala McGovern on BBC Radio 4

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Where we work

Expert midwife care at home, wherever you are in London.

We visit you at home anywhere in Greater London. We don’t cover areas outside London.

Greater London: every borough is covered

Questions

What families ask us first.

Will I lose my NHS care if I work with you?

No, never. Think of us as an extra layer of expert support - we are complementary, not a replacement. You keep your NHS midwife, scans, blood tests, consultant appointments, and your hospital booking. The NHS continues to perform the key clinical touchpoints: your booking appointment, all scans, routine blood tests, and your 38-week hospital check. We add a layer of continuity, time, and home support built around your NHS care.

Can I choose my midwife?

We believe the relationship between a mother and her midwife is sacred. You will have an initial get-to-know-you chat to ensure you feel a genuine connection and sense of safety. Once you have chosen your midwife, she is yours for the entire journey. You will not have to explain your story or your preferences again, she will be the consistent, familiar face walking beside you.

How does the WhatsApp support work? Does it mean I can text you at 3 AM?

You will have direct access to your dedicated midwife. The WhatsApp line is open from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week. For those middle-of-the-night worries, you can send your message as soon as it's on your mind, and your midwife will be there with an answer first thing in the morning.

Can I message my midwife in an emergency?

No. 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.

How long does each visit last?

Each visit lasts at least one hour, giving us plenty of unhurried time to go through your questions, troubleshoot feeding, or simply sit and talk through how you are feeling. The very first visit lasts longer - up to two hours - as we take a full medical history and get to know you properly. Visits that include a workshop session also last on average two hours. We are never rushed, and neither are you.

Is it covered by health insurance?

Some 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.

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. There is no extra travel fee within London. We are a London-only service so we can keep visit times short, response times fast, and on-call coverage realistic.

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