In this episode, we chat with Mel, an independent midwife, about her journey from the NHS to setting up her own independent practice.

Mel dives into the differences between NHS and independent care models, the importance of personalised care, and the freedom she now has to support women on her own terms.

We discuss:

👉 The challenges midwives face within the NHS, including compassion fatigue.

👉 The crucial role of doulas in birth and their dynamic with midwives.

👉 How societal conditioning impacts women’s confidence in their birthing abilities.

👉 The importance of informed choices, birth education, hypnobirthing and empowering women during childbirth.

This conversation sheds light on the systemic issues in maternity care and why tailored support is essential for positive birth experiences.

🎧 Listen now—because your birth choices matter, and understanding them is the first step to taking control of your journey.

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You can find out more about Mel here:

https://www.instagram.com/southwest_indiemidwife/

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