The Motherhood Practice

We can't recommend Agata enough. As first time parents living far from our families, her support really made a difference. She really helped us stay calm instead of panicking during the early weeks. Agata was amazing, both super professional and kind. She helped us through our baby's jaundice with clear, reassuring advice, and was always there whenever we had questions. She also taught us things we can use in the future, like baby massages and how to bathe our newborn properly. She was really knowledgeable and reassuring and gave clear explanations of the distinction between what was normal vs what was worrying. She gave us the confidence to trust ourselves as new parents, and we're so grateful for everything she did!

Being pregnant one area I really felt out of my depth with was postpartum - it felt like all the information I was being offered was focused on the pregnancy, birth or baby which was great but didn’t help with the big unknown of postpartum. I am so happy I found the Motherhood Practice as it truly felt this bridged the gap I felt there would be in my postpartum journey and I couldn’t have been more right. I have felt so supported from the initial consultation call through to the final 6 week appointment the team have been so consistent. I couldn’t recommend this morning an expectant mother.

Clarissa was a great support to me, she went above and beyond - there to answer any questions I had along the way and helped me feel at ease when I would otherwise have found some situations or moments challenging. The Motherhood Practice fills a gap and supports you alongside your journey with the NHS. Clarissa also helped me prepare for birth and gave me an in depth understand of pain relief and choices to make during labour. Their support is hugely beneficial for a first time mother who might have more questions and concerns about their pregnancy. Would recommend to anyone!

We highly recommend the midwifery service in general having this kind of professional support at home can save so much stress, worry and many sleepless nights during those first weeks.

Clarissa and later Sarah went above and beyond. Provided reassurance and support navigating pregnancy birth and postpartum stages. Very friendly and professional, patient with all of our questions and very knowledgeable. They would tailor the sessions to our needs.

My partner and I decided to get supported by the Motherhood Practice during my second pregnancy. The support and care we are experiencing is extremely beneficial, with ongoing communication throughout the weeks allowing us to obtain replies to any of our questions or concerns extremely quickly. The fact that visits take place at home, with the same midwife, in a relaxed environment is such a luxury, especially in my capacity as working mum. The process also allows my partner to be completely involved and engaged, which wouldn't be possible with the usual NHS visits.

The Motherhood Practice - and Clarissa in particular - has genuinely been a godsend. She’s been with me and my husband since the earliest stage of our pregnancy journey, offering information, education, reassurance and positivity at every step. In particular, Clarissa helped me prepare mentally for my c-section by explaining exactly what would happen on the day - who would be in the room, what to expect, and how everything would unfold. The support after our daughter arrived was just as invaluable. In those first few weeks, I had countless questions - from whether certain noises she was making were normal to how much to feed and bathe her. Having someone experienced to turn to was such a comfort. What also made a big difference was the way Clarissa supported me as a new mother emotionally. She understood the unexpected toll the postnatal period can take on your state of mind and helped me navigate it without judgement. She constantly reminded me that every baby is different, every parent is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to such a huge life change. That perspective gave me confidence to embrace motherhood - and maternity leave - on my own terms. I can’t recommend The Motherhood Practice enough. This isn’t to discredit the amazing work of the NHS, but rather to say that having Clarissa and The Motherhood Practice alongside you is an added layer of support during one of the biggest and most meaningful experiences of your life.

I had the opportunity to join the motherhood practice by doing the programme of pregnancy package 2nd semester. As a first pregnancy, I really wanted to recommend it. The service is very personal, I felt I was always in the right hands, and made my whole journey of pregnancy much smoother, and being able to embrace it. Every time I was unsure , and questions came to my mind I knew where to turn, being able to make my own path… They always checked on me.. Clarissa has lots of expertise and you can see how she explains information and brings her own background to guide you.

The Motherhood Practice has been exceptional, offering me and my family much more than what I could have expected.

One of the things we appreciated most was the continuity and personal nature of the care. Having someone who knew our situation and could guide us through each stage made the experience feel much less overwhelming. We felt listened to, supported, and involved in decisions throughout. The service provided both practical help and reassurance during what can be an uncertain time, and we would happily recommend it to other expectant parents.