My Journey to Home Birth and Private Midwifery Care
Hi, I’m Holly! I’d love to take you with me as I look back on my journey to offering home birth and private midwifery care, a new direction for me this year.
After 13 years as a midwife, I’m so excited to finally offer home birth and private midwifery care as part of my services.
For a long time, I didn’t even realise home birth was an option — it just wasn’t something I knew as common in my community. I used to think, “Working in a hospital is great. This is good work.” But deep down, I often felt like I couldn’t give mums the level of care and attention I truly wanted to. I longed to finish each shift feeling like I had made a meaningful difference, but those days were rare. There was always this sense that something was missing in the care I was able to provide.
When I had the moment of realising that home birth wasn’t just possible but something I could actually incorporate into my career, I was thrilled. I told myself, “One day, this will happen. One day, I’ll do it.”
Fast forward to last September — I found myself thinking, “Next year will be the year. I’m waiting for the right time, the right sign.” Then, out of the blue, I got a message from a friend of a friend. She asked, “Any chance you’re starting to do home births? We’ve just found out we’re pregnant, and that’s what we want this time.” We had worked in the same hospital before, but different areas, and knew of each other. She was so sure: “This is what I want for my birth.”
That message felt like the universe giving me the clearest possible sign — like, it couldn’t have been more obvious. I thought, “Alright, it’s time to get moving. Let’s do this!” And that’s how this new chapter began.
Since starting this journey, I’ve been overwhelmed by the love and support from families who value personalised care and a more intimate birth experience. Each story I’ve been a part of over the last few years has only deepened my passion for empowering mums and helping them create birth experiences that truly reflect their values and wishes. It’s been a reminder of why I became a midwife in the first place — to support families during one of life’s most transformative moments.
If you’re looking for a private midwife or considering a homebirth, I’d love to connect with you.
