Private Midwifery in East Sussex

Birth Song Midwifery provides independent private midwifery care in East Sussex, supporting families across Sussex, Kent and the South East.

Personalised midwifery care with Birth Song Midwifery

Birth Song Midwifery offers compassionate, personalised maternity care for families seeking a private midwife in East Sussex.

What does a private midwife offer?

Choosing a private midwife means receiving dedicated care from a known and trusted professional throughout your maternity journey.

At Birth Song Midwifery, this may include:

  • Personalised antenatal care and longer appointments

  • Birth preparation tailored to your needs

  • Support for home birth in Sussex, Kent or Surrey

  • Continuity of care during labour and birth

  • Gentle, attentive postnatal support

  • Breastfeeding guidance and newborn care

Families often choose an independent midwife because they value continuity, time for meaningful conversations, and a holistic approach to pregnancy and birth.

Many families seek a home birth midwife in Sussex so they can welcome their baby in the calm and familiar environment of home.

Home birth can offer:

  • privacy and comfort

  • greater freedom of movement

  • continuity of care with a known midwife

  • an atmosphere that supports natural physiology

Birth Song Midwifery supports families who feel drawn to home birth and wish to explore this option in a safe and informed way.

About Birth Song Midwifery

Birth Song Midwifery is led by Rachel Allen-Mepham, a fully registered and insured independent midwife offering care across East Sussex and the South East. The practice is rooted in a philosophy that honours birth as a profound and transformative life experience and supports women in finding trust in their bodies and instincts. You can learn more about my approach on the About Birth Song Midwifery page.

As an independent midwife, my focus is on building a trusting relationship with each family and supporting birth as a deeply personal and transformative experience.

Serving families across Sussex and the South East - Birth Song Midwifery is based in Mayfield, East Sussex, and supports families across:

  • East Sussex

  • West Sussex

  • Kent

  • Surrey

  • parts of Greater London

If you are searching for a private midwife in Sussex, you are warmly welcome to get in touch to explore whether this care might be right for you.

“Our birth was magical and Rachel’s calming and warm presence was exactly the energy I wanted in my birth space.” Noa, Forest Row.

– Past client, 3rd pregnancy.

Get In Touch

If you would like to learn more about working with an independent midwife, please visit the contact page or arrange an initial conversation.

I would be delighted to hear from you.