It’s an independent examination of your pregnancy, birth, and postnatal records to help you understand the care you received and highlight any concerns clearly and compassionately.

This service is for people who are trying to make sense of their maternity care.

You may be feeling confused, unsettled, or unsure about what happened, why certain decisions were made, or whether your concerns are reasonable. You may want to talk things through with someone who understands maternity care and can help you gain clarity.

Some people who use this service go on to raise concerns or complaints, while others are seeking understanding, reassurance, or closure. There is no expectation to take any particular next step.

The review helps you understand what happened in your maternity care.

I explain what the records show, how decisions were documented, and what is usually expected in similar situations. This can help you feel clearer about your care and more confident in your own understanding.

If you later choose to raise concerns or explore formal routes, you will be better informed — but the purpose of the review is understanding, not determining outcomes.

I am an experienced midwife with many years of clinical and academic practice. I work independently and offer calm, compassionate support to people who are trying to make sense of their maternity care.

My role is not to judge or persuade, but to help you understand what happened, what the records show, and what is usually expected in maternity care — in clear, plain language.

This service is independent of the NHS and of any legal services. My focus is on supporting you to gain clarity and decide for yourself what, if anything, you want to do next.