First of all, Congratulations on becoming pregnant!

I guess you’ve got a lot of emotions going through your head at the moment. It can be a real roller-coaster being pregnant, swinging from utter excitement to feeling completely overwhelmed! It’s all perfectly normal and you’re not going crazy!

I’m Andrea Lee and I’m a qualified Independent Midwife, based in Nottingham. For 17 years I’ve been helping women like you to have the pregnancy and birth that is right for them.

The thought of having a baby can fill you with both joy and fear. And suddenly you have so many choices to make, and the baby’s not even born yet!

One of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make is where to have your baby – in hospital or at home. For many women, choosing the right option can seem a daunting prospect. But don’t worry! You’ve actually got plenty of time to decide so there’s no need to rush your decision!

First of all you need to find out as much as you can about all your options. By learning as much as you can and talking to experts, family and friends you will then be able to reach the decision that is right for you and your baby.

And of course you’re already starting in the right direction. Just by visiting this Web Site it shows that you’re the kind of woman who cares about finding good information. So, take your time. When you’re in the middle of your labour, you need to know that you’re in the right place and for the right reasons.

My Web site looks at the reality of having a home birth and it also explains the role an Independent Midwife can play in a home birth. It describes your various options and provides an insight into what other women before you have experienced.

I hope you’ll find all your questions answered here and that my site helps you reach the best decision for you and your family.