I have never had a more peaceful birth than when my 2nd baby was born. My independent midwife was like an angel. She was there when I needed her and gone when i didn't. She respected my wishes 100% and said all the right things at the right time. She didn't do any interventions, and I did not want to hear the heartbeat of my baby as i had been told that it can cause stress within the mother, because our primal instinct when we hear a fast heartbeat, is to go into fight and flight mode, and thereby distress the mother on a subconcious level.

She became a very trusted friend and just the thought of me knowing that she was the one to be there, when I was giving this unborn child to the world, through my body.
She was gentle and guided me through all the different stages, including inviting me to feel the baby's hair, head, face ect as he emerged. What a fantastic, peaceful and beutiful experince.
No flashing lights, talking voices, baby's checkup 5 min after delivery etc. Just me, my baby, son, husband and our helping angel.

She encouraged me to relax my body instead of tightening through the contractions, which helped massively as painrelief. I didnt take anything else, only relaxation. she knew about the importance of moving my hips in circles to help the baby down. I had an amazing home water birth and would do it again -Anytime, with this angel of a midwife. -Thank you, may you go out there and help millions of women to have an incredible experince in birthing our new generation. The world deserves it. They deserve it. x x x (mother and natural health practioner)

Giving birth to one's child is a highly personal and unique experience for every morther. Our instincts tell us how each child wishes to come into this world and indeed who else should be with us at such a magical moment It is SO important for mothers to have the freedom to make those choices.

The right people, the right place and in the right way are all such choices. The choice of midwife is a valuable ingredient for many mothers. They do an incredible job and it is very possible that one of the people ruling against independent midwives, would not be in this world if it were not for the skills of an independent midwife.

The governments need to 'think on' and stop making rules and building walls and blocks around individual freedom. These laws will destroy careers and possibly the lives of unborn children. (ex-client)

We used Annie and Teresa from South London Independent Midwives for both our children, the first being born by c section whilst the second being a VBAC. Each time they were fantastic, independent midwives are not just about home births, they give women who want to take control of their pregnancy and birth experience the opportunity to do so with the confidence of likeminded wonderful people supporting you throughout the experience.

Without independent midwives, I shudder to think how many women and men are going to suffer.

(ex -client)

I will definitely be coming to Brighton on May 22nd with my 3 year old son and 3 month old daughter, both delivered by Tina Perridge of South London Independent Midwives.

The loss of Independent Midwives cannot be allowed to happen! We shall be there supporting the cause.

(ex-client and supporter of independent midwives!)