My passion for midwifery comes from my fascination with childbirth and how as women, nature enables us to do something so amazing.

I trained at Kings College London where I was able to witness lots of natural births through community caseload midwifery, and it was here I developed my enthusiasm for homebirths - learning that the right environment and support for a woman whilst birthing her baby is key to her success.  I was also able to appreciate the benefit of water as pain relief during labour. Water birth and non-pharmaceutical analgesia is something I take a special interest in.

My training also opened my eyes to what midwifery care can sometimes lack.

I met women time and again wanting the same things from their childbirth experience - to know the midwife who would be supporting them during labour; to see the same midwife at their antenatal appointments; and to have a midwife to contact at any time should they encounter any problems.

Unfortunately this is not always the reality and I feel strongly that during what is a precious and life-changing time these basic needs should be met.

Such passion and experience was the driving force behind my desire to become an independent midwife, where I am now able to fulfil this dream for the women I care for. I aim to ensure they feel supported every step of the way and I feel privileged to be involved in such a personal and special event for women and their families. Every birth I attend still amazes me.

I live in South London with my partner and when not practising midwifery I enjoy keeping fit, baking, and indulging in my love for travelling.