Sophie & Natasha
Independent Midwives in Kent – Pregnancy, Birth & Postnatal Care
Continuous, one-to-one care from midwives who know your name, your story and your hopes for this birth. From pregnancy to birth and four weeks after your baby arrives.
How you're supported and cared for during your pregnancy, birth and postpartum shapes how you step into parenthood.
Juno Midwives totally transformed my family's pregnancy and birthing experience.
Siobhan, first-time parent, 2024
Your care shouldn't feel rushed.
We're going to get really honest with you for a second. We both worked in the NHS for over a decade each and we know the system really well. It's rushed appointments, where the focus seems to be only on getting a urine sample and checking your blood pressure. There's no time for extra questions, and getting answers between appointments can lead you down Google rabbit holes at 2am. There’s a good chance you’ll see a different midwife each time and never really feel like you build a relationship.
WE DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY.
Your appointments with us are unhurried and flexible, on your sofa or at your kitchen table. There's time for every question, big or small, and you decide what we talk about. Between appointments, just call or text us. When labour starts, we'll be there, whether you're giving birth at home or in hospital.
This is relationship based midwifery care, and being independent midwives makes it genuinely possible.
What actually changes when you choose independent midwifery care?
This is care that wraps around your life, with appointments you'll actually look forward to. And if you also have a love of pastry, we're going to get along very well.
How it works
We're Sophie and Natasha, long time pals and your midwifery dream team.
When you're treated as the expert in your body and your care is built around you, not protocols or policies, your experience of pregnancy and birth is transformed. You trust yourself more and you feel excited to meet your baby. Whatever the journey looks like, you'll look back on your birth recognising your strength.
With over 22 years of combined experience, we're more than your midwives. We're your advocates, your guides and your steady presence. We're not here to manage your pregnancy like a medical condition or follow you through a checklist. You are the ultimate decision-maker in your pregnancy and birth, and our job is to make sure you have everything you need to decide.
Homebirth is our passion, but we support all births.
We absolutely love supporting homebirths. There's something both extraordinary and extremely ordinary about helping families welcome their babies at home, in their own space where they hold the power. It's why we became independent midwives.
But what matters most is that however your birth unfolds, you feel respected, informed and held.
- Planning a homebirth? We'll bring our expertise, our calm presence and everything you need right to your door.
- Planning a hospital or caesarean birth? We'll be right there with you, making sure your voice is heard.
- Not sure yet? We'll explore every option together, with no pressure and no agenda.
- Plans changing? We'll help you navigate the shift without losing your voice.
Real birth stories from Kent families
Ready to chat?
Book an intro chat and tell us about you, your pregnancy and what you're hoping for. No pressure to book, just a conversation to see if we’re a good fit and if we can meet your needs.
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Serving Kent
We are based in Folkestone and will happily travel up to an hour.
If you're not sure if we cover you're area, please get in touch.
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