Hours spent with a midwife:
UK: 6.5 hours
Germany: 41+ hours
Independent midwifery care is complimentary, it can be given alongside any NHS care you may be receiving, with you at the centre.
Independent midwives can connect with local services, you can make the most of the NHS while supplementing it with personalised, person-centred support.
1. Get in touch
2. FREE 15mins call - Speak to a midwife about what you need
We’ll connect you with up to two midwives in your local area (subject to availability) via WhatsApp or email.
Take a relaxed, no-strings 15-minute call—or chat by message—with each to see who you click with and discover the care that feels right for you.
3. Choose a one-off service, or a package
Depending on your needs and budget.
4. Relax & get support in your home or online
*subject to local availability and provider differences.
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Your midwife will take your medical and obstetric history while gaining a holistic understanding of your health and wellbeing. You’ll have as much time as you need to feel heard and to ensure your midwife understands the whole picture.
An antenatal assessment will be carried out, including blood pressure and urine tests. From 14–16 weeks, your midwife will also listen to your baby’s heartbeat. Optional blood tests can be arranged if needed.
This includes ongoing Whatsapp support for the rest of your trimester.*
These appointments focus on your ongoing care and may include physical assessments, with optional blood tests available if needed.
After your initial intake, and once your midwife has a clear understanding of your medical history, you can book follow-up sessions.
Depending on your service, you can enjoy continuous support via WhatsApp whenever you need it.*
Non-clinical care, general advice & signposting
Existing clients maybe able to have appointments online at the practitioners discretion. Comprehensive medical histories must be taken before online appointments.
Depending on your service, you can enjoy continuous support via WhatsApp whenever you need it.*
*Because every practitioner works a little differently, services and prices may vary based on location, travel time, and preferences. Whatsapp support subject to provider parameters.
We are still in pilot mode, and availability may be limited.
However we will do our best to connect you to midwives or support close to you, across the country . Kove does not provide care, but connects you to registered professionals.
Independent midwifery can provide:
Enjoy up to 10 months of continuous support from a personal midwife, in your home and on WhatsApp whenever you need. From early pregnancy, through labour, and into the postpartum period, your midwife is there for you.
During labour, your midwife can be a trusted birth partner, whether you choose a hospital or birth centre (non-clinical). Need NHS or obstetric care? Midwifery-led care works collaboratively to keep you supported.
Prices on request
*Home births depend on indemnity insurance availability.
*Providers may have differing terms of care
Congratulations! The early stages of pregnancy can be exciting, but also bring questions and worries. Independent midwives can offer support through in-person appointments, WhatsApp, on-demand texts, and calls. They can provide guidance on nutrition, nausea management, iron and B12, as well as scans or blood tests you might be considering.
They may also be able to help triage concerns, potentially reducing unnecessary trips to A&E.
Price starting at £300, including intake session and whatsapp support
Full antenatal care
Independent midwives can provide home visits in the comfort of your own home (apart from scans, which can be done privately or via the NHS). You can attend a few core NHS appointments, with the rest of your care at home. This includes birth preparation, hypnobirthing, and more, ensuring you feel fully informed and confident heading into birth.
Full postnatal care
Home visits with your new baby, breastfeeding and feeding support when you need it, guidance as you adjust to your new normal, and recommendations to specialists if required.
*Providers may have differing terms of care and pricing
Find your MidwifeImage credit: Kate Okello Tarrant @_Mrs.ot
Image credit: Kate Okello Tarrant @_Mrs.ot
Kove is a paid for service, though we aspire to have an access fund, or be available through other avenues. We know continuity benefits vulnerable people the most. We believe high quality maternity care should be available to all.