Looking for independant midwife N London after tricksy first birth

[sirmione]

Am pregnant with no 2 and desperate to find an independent midwife. DS had cord around neck and was born more dead than alive, followed by couple of awful weeks in neo-natal care. Am certain midwife should have hoiked me in for a c-section/could have done more.

Really don't care about aromatherapy massages/feeling empowered etc etc - just want someone with me who will make sure nothing gets missed this time.

I'm in NW London, does anyone have any experience of any of these - or otherwise have any recommendations? I'd be REALLY grateful.

Regents Midwifery Practise
Midwives in Partnership

[merryberry]

I've June from Midwives in Partnership booked for next month. Great so far, but I'm late booking. When are you due?

[sirmione]

I've a way to go, am due on 25 August. D'you feel as though MiP are pretty thorough?
Is this your first baby?

[merryberry]

2nd baby. So far, so thorough. Certainly better than NHS neglect! Think it's best you simply meet 2 or 3 and choose your favourite.

[CantSleepWontSleep]

Would a doula suit you, or does it have to be a midwife? Marslady on here is North London, and is by all accounts a fantastic doula.

[sirmione]

Def want fully qualified/seen it all before midwife. Am paranoid after last experience. merryberry I shall do as you say and see a few....

[glimmer]

Can highly recommend Thamesvalleymidwifes
CAT me if you would like more info.

[sirmione]

I googled them and TVM don't do central London, unfortunately - thanks anyway