After day 10, the NHS goes quiet. Postpartum doesn't.

Think of it as a clinical check-up wrapped in a warm conversation. For you, we check your physical healing, things like your blood pressure, uterine recovery, and any stitches or incisions. We also spend a lot of time talking about how you're really doing emotionally. For your baby, we do a top-to-toe check, monitor their weight, and look out for things like jaundice or cord healing. We also ensure your partner feels confident and supported during this big transition.

The NHS typically visits at Day 1, Day 5, and Day 10, then discharges you to the health visitor. We visit eight times over six weeks. Each visit is up to 90 minutes (compared to 20-30 minutes on the NHS), and you have direct WhatsApp access between visits. We also stay with you well past the NHS discharge point, because the postpartum period doesn't end at Day 10.

Our package includes 8 visits within the first 6 weeks. While we recommend a schedule of three visits in the first week (Day 1, 4, and 7) followed by weekly check-ins, we are entirely flexible. We tailor the timing to suit your recovery and your family's needs.

We work alongside the NHS teams, not instead of them. While your Health Visitor and NHS Midwife provide essential scheduled checks in the first few days, with home visits at Day 2 and Day 5 after birth, we visit weekly until six weeks. Because we see you frequently, we often catch the small things like a feeding tweak, a healing concern, or a dip in mood before they become bigger issues.

We always start there. Our first visit is usually dedicated to sitting with you and hearing your birth story. We find that debriefing how the birth went, and offering a clinical midwife's perspective on those events, is an essential first step in your emotional recovery and your journey into parenthood.

Yes, we certainly can. The hours immediately following birth can feel overwhelming. If your hospital allows private visitors, your midwife can come to your bedside to help with that very first latch, check on your initial recovery, and be a familiar, calm face to help you navigate the transition with your newborn.

Absolutely. Those first few days and weeks are a huge learning curve for both you and your baby. That's why our package includes up to three visits in that vital first week, whether that's in the hospital or at home. Having your midwife physically present to help with positioning makes all the difference. All our midwives are trained to support breastfeeding as well as other feeding methods, and we have a dedicated consultant should specific issues like mastitis arise. And if you choose to bottle-feed or use a combination, we provide expert guidance on that, too.

The same support, and no judgement. We help with paced bottle feeding, formula choice, and supply management for combination feeding. Whatever you have decided is right for your family, we are here to make it work.

Every visit includes a structured wellbeing check. Because we see you so often, we can distinguish between the normal exhaustion of new parenthood and postnatal depression or anxiety. We use validated screening tools (including the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) and provide a gentle, listening ear, and if needed, act as your advocate to the NHS to ensure you receive the specialist support you deserve. Please know that you are not alone, and you are certainly not failing.

Please know that you are not alone, and you are certainly not failing. The baby blues are common in the first few days, but when those feelings linger, you need a safe place to land. Because we see you so often, we can distinguish between the normal exhaustion of new parenthood and postnatal depression or anxiety. We provide a gentle, listening ear and, if needed, act as your advocate to the NHS to ensure you receive the specialist support you deserve. We also work with Mothering Minds, which means we can connect you with a private therapist within one to two days if you need more immediate support.

Of course. Recovery from a caesarean is major abdominal surgery and requires specific care. We monitor your incision for signs of infection, help you find comfortable holding positions for the baby, and guide you on how to move safely as you heal. We're there to ensure your recovery is progressing exactly as it should so you can focus on bonding.

Every mother deserves the best postpartum care, whether it's her first, second, or third baby. Every baby is different, and every recovery is a new journey. Second or third-time mothers often find our care even more valuable; it allows them a dedicated space to focus on this specific baby and their own recovery amidst the beautiful chaos of a growing family.

If you've already had your baby and feel you need extra support, please reach out. We may be able to offer a tailored package depending on the number of visits you need.

We actively encourage it. Partners often find it hard to know how best to support the mother while they are also adapting to a new role. We involve them in clinical checks, show them how to help with settling or bathing, and answer their questions too. We are caring for a new family unit, not just a mother and baby.

We recommend booking during your second or third trimester to ensure your midwife's availability around your due date. However, if you've already had your baby and feel you need extra support, please reach out. If we have the capacity, we will do our best to support you.

The postpartum period doesn't always wrap up neatly at six weeks. If you feel you need more visits to find your balance, we can easily extend your care. Your safety is our priority; if we are concerned for your health at any stage, we will discuss this with you and coordinate with the NHS to ensure you have the specialist support you need.

Yes, as long as you are back home in London for the visits. We come to your London address, where you gave birth does not affect your eligibility.