Looking For Perinatal Care in Dunmow or Royston?
Perinatal care with longer one-to-one sessions, continuity of the same clinician, and tailored support beyond what standard NHS appointments provide.
Why Birth and Breastfeeding Support Matters More Than Ever
Many NHS maternity units are under severe pressure, with 87% of midwives reporting they don’t have safe staffing levels. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of a baby’s life, yet only about 24% of babies in the UK are still exclusively breastfed by just 6 weeks.
Back in the 1920s, around 80% of women gave birth at home, naturally. Today it’s closer to half of that! Only 43% of NHS births now happen naturally, without interventions like inductions or caesareans and that number has been dropping every year for the last decade. This change is not normal and it highlights the real gaps in the support you and your family may receive during pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.
Perinatal care is about you. It’s focused on preparing you for birth and supporting you in the early postnatal weeks, giving you continuity and personalised guidance that go far beyond what you usually get through the NHS.
From the very beginning, you’ll have someone by your side who listens to your needs, helps you plan for the birth you want, and advocates for your choices during maternity care. Together, we’ll work through the key decisions before and after delivery so you feel informed, confident, and supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and those first days with your baby.
You’ll get clear education around your birth options, practical breastfeeding support, and hands-on help in the first 30 days after your baby arrives. Every appointment gives you the time and space to ask questions, raise concerns, and feel heard.
Most importantly, you’ll have the same person with you from planning through to postnatal life. No handovers, no fragmented care – just consistent support so you and your baby feel cared for every step of the way.
HOW IT WORKS
The 3-Step Support Plan for Pregnancy, Birth and the First 30 Days
At your first appointment, we take time to understand your journey, your dream birth and any concerns you may have. This allows us to create a personalised plan tailored to your preferences.
Together, we’ll prepare for your preferred birth options, provide advocacy and guidance through maternity care, pregnancy and support you with practical tools for birth.
With consistent care, you won’t face the postnatal period alone. Our focus is on giving you confidence, reassurance and clear guidance - helping you to feel informed, supported and ready for the first 30 days with your baby.
How we can help you...
- Birth Planning
Work with us to create a clear, practical birth plan that sets out your preferences for labour and delivery, giving you confidence and something concrete to share with your maternity team.
- Advocacy
Have someone by your side to make sure your voice is heard. We’ll help you understand your options and support your choices in conversations with midwives and doctors.
- Colostrum Harvesting
Learn how to safely express and store colostrum before birth – giving your baby the best first food and a head start if early feeding is challenging.
- Breastfeeding
Get hands-on guidance with positioning, latch and feeding techniques to make breastfeeding more comfortable and successful in those crucial first weeks.
- Hypnobirthing
Natural labour techniques designed to reduce adrenaline, improve oxygen flow, and support a smoother, more efficient labour.
- Doula Support
Practical and emotional support in the first weeks at home – from feeding and settling your baby to helping you rest and recover.
FREQUENTLY ASKED PERINATAL CARE QUESTIONS
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Perinatal care offers support during pregnancy, birth, and the first month after your baby arrives. This includes birth planning, advocacy during maternity care, breastfeeding guidance, and practical and emotional help in the early days at home.
NHS care is often limited by short appointments and a lack of continuity between clinicians. Perinatal care provides longer, one-to-one sessions with the same practitioner throughout, giving you more time to explore concerns, understand your choices, and feel supported at every stage.
Perinatal care is for anyone who wants extra support in preparing for birth and adjusting to life with a newborn. Whether it’s your first baby or not, it helps you feel informed, confident, and reassured, with consistent guidance that complements your NHS maternity care.
Both our clinic in Dunmow and our clinic in Royston offer Perinatal Care as a service.
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Professional, friendly and very helpful. I’m kept informed of appointments. I have been going for sometime and each time I have been treated respectfully and offered information on my body function and exercises that will help. A great team.
Location
We have three convenient locations, all situated in the heart of their town centres. One is in Great Dunmow, just a 2-minute walk from Chequers Lane car park. Another is at Upton House in Royston. Our newest clinic, Hellier Health Saffron Walden at Winstanley House on Market Hill, opens in August 2026. For patients with limited mobility, parking is available on site at our Dunmow location – simply give us a call or email in advance, and we’ll reserve a space for you.