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At Zest, we understand the profound significance of the journey to parenthood. Whether you’re expecting your first child or adding to your growing family, finding the right midwife or MaMa can make all the difference. Expect unparalleled support and care tailored to your unique needs and preferences throughout your journey.

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“I am so grateful for my private midwifery care through ZEST. I had a traumatic first birth and was determined to have a home birth this time around. I felt so supported and informed about all my choices and options and had the most perfect labour and birth with my own midwife by my side. I couldn’t have asked for more. I hate rushed appointments and really felt like I was important and at the centre of my own care.

Thank you!”

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Every ZEST member must have completed or operate with:

Training

Our Mandatory Practical Training Day called ‘Safe and Skilled at Home,’ (Community Birth Challenges: A Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach)© exclusive to ZEST. They must also commit to their own education and ongoing training.

Insurance

ZEST registered independent midwives must have their own insurance cover in place. ZEST are the only facilitator in the UK who work with SKU to provide comprehensive specialist insurance for independent midwives.

Best Practice

Every ZEST registrant is an autonomous accountable practitioner but works in partnership with the ZEST leadership team, NHS and other organisations where appropriate in order to offer and facilitate best practice for their clients.

Audited

Engagement with the audit process to celebrate good practice and learn lessons to improve care and develop professionally. Part of the ZEST compliance and agreement.

Latest Evidence

As part of the registration process each ZEST member agrees to keep up to date with the latest research and evidence in the maternity and birthing world always offering their clients informed choices.

Equipment

Annual checks for all maternity and birthing equipment. Part of being registered with ZEST means having equipment checked annually to keep themselves and their clients safe.

100% of Zest cared for clients felt supported, educated and empowered during their pregnancy and birthing journey.

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