Your body already knows how to do this. My job is to make sure nothing gets in the way.
Independent midwife in South London
This is RISE midwifery
Held Through Your Whole Journey
Your independent midwife in South London
✓ Over 17 years of midwifery experience
✓ One known midwife throughout
✓ Supporting families having home births since 2009
✓ Birth held as the sacred rite of passage it is
✓ Fully insured
I’m Virginia, an independent midwife for South London families, based in East Sussex. Having worked in London before settling in Sussex, I now open my books to offer continuity of care to families across South East and South West London, down to the M25 and beyond. My passion and expertise is supporting homebirths, I’m experienced in HBAC and out-of-guidance care through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal weeks.
You already know you want something different. You wouldn’t be here otherwise.
A joyful birth isn't about luck, it's about being truly held
Birth as your ceremony
You are preparing for something that will change you.
It deserves presence, honouring and someone who understands what it means to hold that threshold with respect.
Why choose an independent midwife
Being realistic means expecting your birth to be a joyful experience
This might be where you are
- Perhaps you’re tired of telling your story to a new face at every appointment, or a previous birth still sits with you and you haven’t had the space to make sense of it. You may have been told your circumstances rule out the birth you’re hoping for, when all you want is to be listened to and taken seriously.
WHAT you want WHEN you SAY IT OUT LOUD
- You want to be trusted to know your own body and follow your instincts, to feel connected to yourself through pregnancy and birth, and to step into motherhood feeling strong rather than simply relieved it’s over.
Independent Midwifery Packages
Ways to Work Together
From full birth care to third-trimester support to pregnancy or postnatal care on its own, every package gives you real time, real continuity, and a midwife who already knows your story.
Complete Journey Care
I'm your midwife from early pregnancy through birth and the first 40 days. The whole journey together.
Third Trimester Through Birth
My midwifery care from 31 weeks through birth and early postnatal support. This includes homebirth care.
Antenatal Only
Private antenatal care if you are planning to birth with the NHS.
Interest-free payment plans available on all packages.
This is RISE
I'm Virginia
Private and independent midwife across South London
✓ NMC registered
✓ Home Birth Expert
✓ Holistic & Evidence-Led
I’m Virginia. I’ve been a midwife since 2009 and I’ve spent 10+ years working in all NHS settings, particularly, community, home births team and birth centres.
I’m part of Womb & Bloom London & Brighton, a collective of independent midwives, doulas and specialist practitioners caring for families in these areas. We share a person-centred approach to pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, and the collective also runs an Access Fund, which helps local families going through a difficult time to receive antenatal, birth and postnatal support.
Coverage Area
where I can support you
I’m based in East Sussex, but I am a happy traveller!
I support families across South East and South West London and down to the M25, from Greenwich and Lewisham to Croydon, Bromley, Wandsworth and Kingston. If you’re not sure whether I can reach you, get in touch.
Common Questions About Working Together
Can I have a homebirth in South London with you?
Yes, I support a homebirth in South London. As with every family, we’ll look at your individual needs and care together.
How does it work if you’re based in Sussex?
Because births in South London involve a longer journey for me, I take on clients for whom the distance feels right, and we’ll decide this together during your first exploration call. Some appointments can happen online, but I always aim to meet you one-to-one. At births, I work with second midwives based closer to London, so that if anything unexpected happens, there’s support nearby and we can connect quickly.
What if I need to transfer to hospital?
I stay with you and advocate for your preferences. In hospital, my role becomes non-clinical – I support you emotionally and help ensure your voice is heard. I maintain relationships with local units in London to ensure continuity of care wherever your birth unfolds.
Is there a travel fee?
For the outer areas and London postcodes there’s a flat fee, which is shown on my packages page.
Let's Start With a Conversation
Send me a message
Not ready to book, or can’t find a time that works? Just drop me a note.
RISE PRIVATE MIDWIFERY SERVICES
- Rise offers independent midwifery care across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and London Continuity of care through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum - rooted in trust, physiology, and the belief that your body knows how to do this.
- Virginia Rowan is a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Member of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Fully insured through MID.