Heart-Centred Independent and Private Midwifery Care

Specialising in Home Birth provisions in Sussex, Kent, Surrey and surrounds.

Rachel Allen-Mepham, Private midwife palpating Mathilda's belly during an antenatal appointment at home. Mathilda is 39 weeks pregnant and all is going well.
Mathilda giving birth at home in her birth pool, taking a moment to smile between contractions.

“My birth was the most incredible experience of my entire life. And I cannot for one second imagine doing it without Rachel by my side. She’s the perfect balance between being the most trustworthy loving birth partner, and also being an incredible professional healthcare provider. ”

Photo of Rachel Allen-Mepham, owner of Birth Song Midwifery, registered and fully insured private mdiwife.

Rachel Allen-Mepham

Private Midwife

As your Independent Midwife I offer private maternity and birth care in the comfort of your home. I am based in East Sussex and cover all of Sussex and parts of Kent, Surrey and Greater London. Private Midwifery practise allows me to explore with you, your unique wishes and desires, for your pregnancy and birth and the health of you and your growing baby throughout this time.

I am not afraid to advocate for you and explore what is right for you.

Explore Birth Packages and Maternity Care with me

 

Private Midwifery Services for the Southeast

  • East and West Sussex

  • Kent

  • Surrey

  • Greater London

🌟 Happy New Year 🌟 I officially attended my first birth as an Independent Midwife in October 2024 and this change of direction in my midwifery career has already brought me so much joy and fulfilment and gratitude. My greatest thanks goes to @ma
There’s no pressure to weigh your baby and of course many ways other than weighing to tell if your baby is feeding well and thriving. However, it’s always exciting for those people who do want to weigh their baby and can be really validat
As an Independent midwife there’s a myth that you might be lonely or less supported. I am lucky enough to have met several gorgeous souls who are all drawn to this way of working and celebrating local birthing families. Here we are at the wond
On call is different as an independent midwife. The relationship that has been tended to in the months of pregnancy grows into a trusting loving bond. It ensures that, when the call comes, I am filled with joy and excitement to go out, no matter what
Today I visited one of my clients who is in early labour and experiencing discomfort in her pelvis. We did some rebozo techniques and forward inversions to get baby into a more comfortable position and ease her discomfort. Left her tucked up in bed w
✨top tip✨ blow into a bottle or your hand if you’re struggling to release the placenta and it helps to relax your pelvic floor… helps with poo-ing too… example on the second slide 🌛
Vernix from the Latin word meaning Varnish: how wonderfully appropriate. A sticky white substance on your newborns skin. Some babes are born with a lot and some are not. No need to wash it off it’s a wonderful moisturiser and protector for newb
I wish everyday could be outdoor postnatal appointments ✨🌙🍁
The transition to bring a new baby into the world can be tricky on those big siblings. That’s why it can be lovely to include them where we can, make them feel important and helpful. Lennie helped fill the pool 💛
Antenatal visits can look a lot like this 💛 They are a time for me to get to know you and your babe. Have as long of a listen in to baby as you’d like. Talk about your birth and the different desires you have going into it. Drink tea and chat!