Traditional Package

The traditional care package follows the same structure as the comprehensive package, but starting between 20-24 weeks and finishing at 4 weeks postpartum.

This package still has extra appointments on the third trimester to allow for a relationship to build and for the extra time the birth preparation takes. Clinical appointments follow the NHS/NICE guidelines path and are around 2 hours long. They are a mixture of clinical, birth preparation and general conversation. I now offer a biomechanics course in all my packages with a brand new rebozo for you that you can also use to carry your baby.

Postnatal appointments are also up to 2 hours long with plenty of time for breastfeeding support, baby checks and learning about responsive parenting through baby carrying, co-sleeping, elimination communication and cloth nappies. If you are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties I will involve a lactation consultant free of charge who will see you face to face and provide online follow up for two weeks.

Birth can happen at home or in hospital but please note that I cannot offer direct clinical care a hospital setting, but I can support you with decision making and coping strategies. I will be available for you by text anytime during working hours.

Mileage included for 1 hour or 50 miles.

This package includes

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Antenatal features

12 antenatal appointments starting at 20 weeks

You get

• Appointments at 20, 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 41, 42 weeks • Weekend home appointments available • Support during consultant appointments • Partner and children welcomed • Biomechanics workshop • Colostrum harvesting kit • 10h of personalized birth preparation

Postnatal features

9 Postnatal appointments over 4 weeks

You also get

• Appointments on days 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 14, 21 and 28. • NIPE check included • Newborn Blood spot • Unlimited breastfeeding support • Babywearing advice • Co-sleeping advice • Elimination communication demo • Cloth nappies demo

Birth features

Homebirth or hospital birth**

The important bit

• On Call from 37 weeks • TENS hire with pads • 10L Entonox • Birth insurance • All equipment, notes and drugs needed for your care • A second midwife for your birth

Extra features

Because you deserve it

Amazing!

• Support from a lactation consultant if there is a clinical need • A complete baby massage course (valued in £150) • A responsive parenting starter kit with exciting goodies such as newborn cloth nappies, a sling, an infant potty for elimination communication (valued in £150)

What is special about this package?

CORE MATERNITY COVER

Care during 6 months from mid pregnancy (20 weeks) until a month postpartum.

ALL YOU NEED

Everything you need for your birth is included. Extensive birth preparation, TENS machine hire and 10L Entonox.

EXTRA TREATS

Extra treats: Baby massage course, Luxury goody bag (cloth nappies, a sling and a mini potty).

*Not included: birthing pool hire, scans, blood tests, consultant care.
It is advisable to still book your pregnancy on the NHS so you can access these services and speed up a potential hospital admission if you ever need one. If you do not want to access NHS care at all in pregnancy, do not worry, there are services I can refer you to.

Package pricing

Traditional package

Perfect if:
You want to save some money or you have just found out about private care and you still want to have the majority of your care with an independent midwife.
You had a difficult birth last time so you do not need as much clinical support in pregnancy but you need to prepare for this birth.
You want the benefit from unlimited breastfeeding support.
You know you want different options for pain relief at home
You parenting philosophy involves slings, cloth nappies, co-sleeping and early infant potty learning.

Package price

£7000

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Hello! My name is Irene Vine and I am an independent midwife covering Suffolk, Essex, Cambridge and East London. I provide full antenatal, postnatal and birth care including homebirths and outside of guidelines care. I am passionate about supporting women achieve a birth experience where they feel empowered, heard and understood. If you would like to experience the best possible care with unrushed appointments and a private midwife who is always at the other end of the phone, give me a call! I cover most cities and villages in East Anglia, such as Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Cambridge, Harlow, London or Southend.