Having had an amazing home birth with the assistance of two fantastic independent midwives, I was sad to learn that in 2013, independent midwifery will be made illegal under EU law as EU legislation by then will require all health professionals, including independent midwives, to have indemnity/insurance in order to practice.  


If like me, you don't want your choice of having an independant midwife taken away from you, then please take the time to read the information on the Independent Midwives website and write to your:

• MP; and 
• Mike Lewis 
the Senior Policy Manager 
Professional Standards Division.