The Motherhood Practice

Private midwifery, London

The same midwife, by your side from first appointment to first feed.

Experience the comfort of a dedicated midwife who truly knows you, paired with the safety of your chosen London hospital.

We serve families across London only.

Midwife examining pregnant woman at home
Mother and midwife smiling at a newborn baby in a Moses basket

A different kind of care

The NHS keeps you safe. We make sure you feel cared for.

You are so much more than a set of notes. Anxiety can creep into the gaps. The long wait before the first scan, the midnight question that goes unanswered, the silence once you’re home with your baby.

The service

The first maternity service designed to sit alongside the hospital.

You aren’t just another patient. We offer a midwife who truly knows you, gives you and your partner the time you need, and is always within reach. Expert private care, combined with hospital safety.

The journey

Continuity, week by week.

The same midwife with you through every phase, complementing your hospital appointments at home.

Weeks 1–13

  • Week 4–8The Motherhood Practice

    First consultation

    Our support starts as early as your positive pregnancy test, or at any point in pregnancy. You're not alone navigating the first trimester.

  • Week 10NHS

    Booking appointment

    History, bloods & screening choices at the hospital.

  • Week 12NHS

    Dating scan

    Confirms your due date.

Mother breastfeeding while her midwife sits beside her

Always within reach

7 days a week WhatsApp support.

Our service includes direct messaging access to your midwife for any question or concern, whenever they arise. From a late-night feeding worry to a quick reassurance between visits.

Support at every stage

Your midwife, by your side, throughout your journey.

  • Pregnant woman cradling her belly

    Pregnancy

    Unhurried antenatal check-ups in the comfort of your home.

    From £1,500

  • Two hands intertwined, calm and steady

    Birth

    A familiar and expert presence to guide you through early labour and advocate for you in hospital.

    From £3,500

  • Newborn resting peacefully on mother's chest

    Postpartum

    Extra home visits to support you and your baby for 6 weeks.

    £1,700

The evidence

Continuous midwifery care is the safest maternal care model.

Recommended by the WHO and the world's leading medical research.

  • Transitioning to midwifery models of care
  • Midwife-led continuity models of care for childbearing women
  • Fewer interventions at birth

    Caesareans and instrumental deliveries drop, so physical recovery is faster.

  • Stronger mental health

    Reduced anxiety and depression, during pregnancy and postpartum.

  • Earlier detection of risks

    When you trust your midwife, concerns get raised sooner.

  • More confident postpartum

    Higher satisfaction and confidence in your first weeks at home.

What our clients say

Care that is felt.

Hannah

It is the first time in my pregnancy I have felt like more than a set of notes.

Hannah, Antenatal visit

Clarissa, founder and head of midwifery

Let’s start with a chat.

A free 20-minute chat with Clarissa. No pressure, no commitment, just space to ask whatever is on your mind.

How it works

  1. 01

    A chat with Clarissa

    A free 20-minute chat to understand your story and what support would actually help.

  2. 02

    A tailored package

    We agree a package that fits your trimester and priorities, from a birth preparation workshop to full care through to six weeks postpartum.

  3. 03

    Your midwife, by your side

    The same senior midwife for every visit. Home-based appointments. 7d/7 WhatsApp. Seamless coordination with your hospital team.