Supporting families across Skipton and the Airedale area

Private Midwife in Skipton for Antenatal, Birth and Postnatal Support

Independent, supportive midwifery services offering antenatal education, birth debriefs, and postnatal wellbeing support, working alongside NHS maternity care.

Our Services

Private, independent midwifery support designed to help parents feel informed, prepared, and supported before and after birth.

Birth Debrief

A reflective session to help you talk through and make sense of your birth experience.

Birth Preferences and Preparation

Support to explore your options, clarify what matters to you, and prepare for conversations with your NHS maternity team.

Antenatal Parent Education

Small-group antenatal classes covering labour, birth, and the early days with your baby.

Postnatal Wellbeing Check-In

A supportive check-in focused on emotional wellbeing and adjustment after birth.

Support that works alongside your NHS maternity care

I am a registered midwife offering private, independent support for families during pregnancy and after birth. These services are designed to provide additional time, education, and reflective space alongside routine NHS maternity care.

All support focuses on preparation, reflection, and wellbeing. Clinical care, diagnosis, and decision-making remain with NHS professionals.

This section stays calm and factual. It does important boundary work.

Why families choose this support

Experienced NHS midwife

Over 8 years of hands-on experience supporting families within the NHS.

Small groups and personalised sessions

More time, space, and individual attention.

Independent, non-clinical support

Designed to complement NHS maternity care, not replace it.

Calm, evidence-informed approach

Clear, balanced information without pressure or agenda.

Meet Pip Harper, independent midwife

Hi, I’m Pip Harper. I’m a registered midwife with more than eight years of hands-on experience working within the NHS, most recently as recently as 2026.

I now offer private, independent midwifery support for parents who want more time and space to prepare, reflect, and feel supported during pregnancy and after birth.

My approach is calm, non-judgemental, and focused on working alongside NHS maternity services, not replacing them

What parents say

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