"Attending births is like growing roses. You have to marvel at the ones that just open up and bloom at the first kiss of the sun, but you wouldn’t dream of pulling open the petals of the tightly closed buds, and forcing them to blossom to your time line"
- Gloria Lemay



Our philosophy

Phoenix Independent Midwives are passionate about supporting physiological birth, striving to help you achieve the birth experience you desire. We aim to provide the knowledge, comfort and security you need to ensure the best possible outcome for your pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of your baby's life.  
Birth pool
We believe in a woman’s innate ability to give birth. Women are designed to be pregnant and give birth and our bodies instinctively know what to do. For a positive and empowering birth experience, women need to feel safe and relaxed, with minimal interference. With the right encouragement and support, you can create the optimum environment for birth, making it a positive and memorable experience for everyone in your family.

Every woman should actively make informed choices about their pregnancy and birth. We are here to provide you with the knowledge and tools to decide how and where you want to give birth.

Our belief is that every woman deserves individualised, one to one, personal care throughout their pregnancy and birth. Building a relationship with your midwife has been shown to increase the chances of having a physiological birth and reduce the likelihood of unnecessary interventions.

When a planned abdominal (Caesarean) birth is chosen by someone as the right option for them, we fully support that decision while striving to maintain as much physiological care as possible. 

Together we can help you achieve the knowledge & confidence to have a positive & rewarding pregnancy and birth experience.