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Ask the Midwife
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Ask the Midwife is the UK’s first ever online health advice service, run by Registered Midwives. For the first time ever you can get a fast response to any questions you have about pregnancy, birth and beyond. No more worrying about things you don’t understand, feeling like you don’t want to bother your midwife with lots of questions, or using Google as a source of information - all you have to do is Ask the Midwife! Anyone can use our service, whether you are an expectant mum, dad, grandparent or family friend, we want to help you all feel reassured and relaxed during pregnancy and with your brand new baby. You can contact us via our website using the chat box in the corner of the screen, or download our app. It is as simple as that! We are here for you 7 days a week to give you piece of mind on the most amazing journey you will ever make. So don’t delay… speak to one of our midwives today!
latest news
All the latest from our resident blogger, Jenny from Midwife and Life
reading begins in the womb
WORLD BOOK DAY – Reading begins in the womb BABYOPATHY CAMPAIGN – Read to your bump & beyond! “World Book Day is the biggest celebration of its kind designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading” from worldbookday.com World Book Day is designed to encourage reading from children as young as[…]
I wasn’t prepared for my c section
I wasn’t prepared for my C-section. I never really had a birth plan, we went to an active birth session at the hospital for some advice and tips. I thought I’d just go along with it, see how I felt regarding pain relief at the time and hope for the best. I read a[…]
Mothers of Premature Babies Need More Support
Mothers of Premature Babies Need More Support Expecting a baby is a time filled with hope and anticipation. You begin to plan. You ‘nest’, decorating the nursery, buying cribs, buggies and tiny baby grows. You prepare. Packing your hospital bag, finalising birth plans and saying goodbye to work colleagues as you begin your maternity leave.[…]
Ask the Midwife review by Twin Dad HQ
Written by Ben Lanning of TwinDadHQ after using our Ask the Midwife app: As I sit on my sofa, twin 1 to the side in the moses basket and twin 2 is currently attached to my wife like an iPod to the docking station with the playlist on repeat and here we go before I[…]
Those early pregnancy feels…
Those early pregnancy feels… Anyone who has had a baby will know that the first trimester of pregnancy is the scariest. With a miscarriage rate of 1 in every 4 pregnancies, we spend that first 12 weeks spending most days feeling sick, anxious, happy and wondering if there is even a baby (or two!)[…]
What you need to know about meningitis
What you need to know about meningitis by Dr Anshu Bhagat, founder of the UK’s first on-demand app for GP visits, GPDQ What is meningitis? The term ‘meningitis’ describes inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and the spinal cord. These membranes are called the meninges – they help protect the brain[…]
Getting your confidence back as a new mum
Having a baby is one of the most amazing things we as women can do, and is one of the most wonderful things we are able to experience. However, that doesn’t mean having a baby doesn’t come with its downsides, shall we say. The thing is, when you have a baby, your body changes dramatically,[…]
How to Keep an Older Sibling amused when you have a new baby
One of the most common concerns when you have a second child is – How will I keep my toddler amused whilst I’m breastfeeding? Bottle feeding also takes time, and Mums often worry how they’ll cope with a busy toddler when a newborn comes along. I have some tips of my own having had three[…]
What’s inside a Midwife’s Bag?
by Jenny Lord I thought I’d give a little insight into the world of a community midwife – what the hell do we carry round in our bags? Do we need it all? Well, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared… 1 – Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know how[…]
Inspiring Vaginal Breech Birth Stories
Here at Ask the Midwife we’ve been sent two different birth stories detailing their vaginal breech births. Unfortunately Midwives and Obstetricians are becoming deskilled in the art of breech birth due to most being born by caesarean section. Vaginal breech birth can be a safe alternative if handled correctly and baby is in a good position,[…]
Pricing
We have developed a price plan to suit everyone
ASK
£0.99
- Get a single detailed response to your question from a Registered Midwife
- Response time within 4 hours
- Friendly & expert Midwife advice
- Get the reassurance you need, whenever you need it
CHAT
£9.99
- A message conversation with a Registered Midwife to discuss any concerns or questions you may have
- Fast response time within 1 hour
- Friendly & expert Midwife advice
- Get the reassurance you need, whenever you need it
MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION
£24.99
- Unlimited use of our Ask and Chat services
- Complete reassurance for one month during pregnancy & up to 12 weeks postnatally
- Registered Midwives on hand to answer any questions whenever you need
- Have a relaxed and enjoyable pregnancy by having a professional to talk with
- Once the month is finished you can renew for a 2nd month if you want to... the choice is yours!
9 MONTH PACKAGE
£19.99
- Unlimited use of our Ask and Chat service for your whole pregnancy and afterwards
- Complete reassurance so you can enjoy and relax during pregnancy, birth and beyond
- Registered Midwives on hand to answer any questions whenever you need
- 9 month contract
Our Team
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Jenny Lord
Laura Williams
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