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Register with ZEST Midwives

ZEST is a one-stop, vibrant community of the most highly skilled Midwives, MaMas, Doulas and Student Midwives nationwide. We offer a range of registration packages to suit your needs whether you’re just dipping a toe into becoming a private midwife practicing independent midwifery, are currently training or are in the process of setting up your fully independent practice.

Register with Zest
Step 1

Choose the perfect package for you as a Midwife, MaMa (doula) or other Birth Worker

Take a look at the options below and the details of what’s included with each option. If you have any questions or are unsure which option suits you then you can still apply to register and we will talk you through the options so you can choose the best one for you!

Main Packages

Registration Package

Full ZEST Midwife

The complete package for midwives wanting to run their own independent midwife practice with added training, advocacy and support. You will have access to exclusive insurance with our partners to offer the full continuum of care.

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What’s included…

Annual Full Registration Benefits:

  • Exclusive access to insurance products: Enables practitioners to offer the full continuum of care.
  • Unlimited advocacy and support: Provided by the ZEST team and the KQSC (Kindness, Quality and Safety Collaborative)
  • Exclusive in-person Mandatory Practical Training (MPT):
  • “Safe and Skilled at Home – Community Birth Challenges ©”
  • Zest Exclusive Level 3 Safeguarding© online training:
    • Focus on independent community maternity care.
  • Inclusion in the ZEST directory for advertising.
  • Monthly meet and greet with ZEST family.
  • Monthly PMA forums: Reflecting on practice and exploring evidence-based research.
  • Opportunity to be included in ZEST Instagram lives.
  • Inclusion in the ZEST directory for advertising and networking.

Fees

  • Year 1: 12 month initial commitment
  • Initial Payment of £499
    • for onboarding and first month
  • 11 monthly payments of £80 (Direct Debit)
  • Year 2 onwards: £80 per month
  • 12-month commitment at each renewal
  • Your package will auto renew unless cancelled and you must provide 1 months notice
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Registration Package

Full ZEST MaMa

The complete package for Birth Workers – including doulas, student midwives and other experienced birth support workers.

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What’s included…

Annual Full Registration Benefits for a ZEST MaMa/Doula:

  • Exclusive in-person Mandatory Practical Training (MPT): “Safe and Skilled at Home – Community Birth Challenges.”©
  • Zest Exclusive Level 3 Safeguarding© training with a focus on independent community maternity care.
  • Attend ZEST Midwife led births as a second birth attendant.
  • Unlimited advocacy and support from the ZEST team.
  • Monthly MaMa Workshops, led by our Lead MaMa, offering wisdom, connection and peer learning.
  • Monthly meet and greet calls with the ZEST family to join together midwives, MaMas and other birthworkers.
  • Monthly PMA forums for reflecting on practice and exploring evidence-based research.
  • Well-being Wednesdays, weekly YOGA sessions, and online sister circles.
  • Quarterly learning and growing forums.
  • Administration support and access to practice documentation.
  • Membership discounts: Expectancy complementary therapies courses, All4Maternity discounts, ZESTCalm Birth© Practitioner Programme.
  • Inclusion in the ZEST directory for advertising.
  • Monthly Instagram Lives – to showcase your business and offerings.

Fees

  • Year 1: 12-month initial commitment
  • Initial Payment £99
    • for onboarding and first month
  • 11 monthly payments of £20 (Direct Debit)
  • Year 2 onwards: £20 per month paid by monthly DD
  • 12-month commitment at each renewal
  • Your package will auto renew unless cancelled and you must provide 1 months notice
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Other Packages

ZEST 2nd Midwife
(2nd Birth Attendant Registration)

Ideal for those offering client care and support. Includes the attending as a second birth attendant with a lead ZEST Midwife.

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What’s included…

Annual Full Registration Benefits:

  • Exclusive in-person Mandatory Practical Training (MPT):
    • “Safe and Skilled at Home – Community Birth Challenges.”©
  • ZEST Exclusive Level 3 Safeguarding© training:
    • Focus on independent community maternity care.
  •  Includes the option to attend as a second birth attendant.
  • Access to ZEST PMA support.
  • Well-being Wednesdays, weekly YOGA sessions, and online sister circles.
  • Participation in ZEST community learning and growing forums.
  • Option to join the ZEST website directory.
  • Birthwork companionship through WhatsApp and other platforms.
  • Access to ZEST partners apps, training and programmes including All4Maternity, Xena.life, Mindful Birth Group, Expectancy and more…
  • Option to advertise and attend ZEST events.
  • Monthly Instagram Lives – to showcase your business and offerings.

Fees

  • Fees for year one:
  • 12-month initial commitment
  • Initial Payment of £299
    • – for onboarding and first month
  • 11 monthly payments of £60 (Direct Debit)
  • 2nd Midwives: Year 2 onwards: £60 per month
  • 12-month commitment at each renewal
  • Please see the disclaimer at the bottom of the page regarding upgrading packages and associated fees.
  • Your package will auto renew unless cancelled.

Newly Qualified Midwife Registration

We will hold you hand throughout your journey as you transition from student to newly qualified midwife.  If you want to get some more hands on experience or are looking at exploring independent midwifery, this is for you!

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What’s included…

Benefits

  • Access to the majority of benefits of the FULL MIDWIFE PACKAGE. Including EE day and all training.
  • Additional support and guidance on setting up your practice.
  • 1:1 sessions and monthly check ins
  • Personal PMA support.
  • Observe and engage in our bespoke Trigger Notification process – supporting clients with complex needs.
  • Access to an experienced birth companion for advocacy.
  • Attend as a second on birth attendant in the first 3-6 months or more
  • 50% reduction on the first annual fee.
  • Buddy schemes with an established ZEST lead midwife
  • ZEST will not pair 2nd midwives or MaMas with leads

Fees

  • Fees for year one:
  • 12-month initial commitment
  • Initial Payment of £250
    • for onboarding and first month
  • £40 per month ( while remaining a 2nd Midwife
  • (50% discount applied to onboarding/monthly fee for 1st year)
  • £80 per month from the date of upgrade to Lead Midwife
  • Year 2 Onwards: (12 month commitment at each renewal)
  • Lead Midwife Registration: £80 per month
  • 2nd Midwife: £60 per month
  • Please see the disclaimer at the bottom of the page regarding upgrading to full midwife packages and associated fees.
  • Your package will auto renew
Registration Package

ZESTCalm and Confident Birth© Practitioner Registration

Ideal for midwives and other birth workers looking to expand their toolkit.
You can train to be a Zest Calm and Confident Birth Practitioner offering this unique programme to your clients, birth partners and their families.

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What’s included…

Includes:

  • Full in depth 1 day course with theoretical and practical training.
  • Real-life teaching sessions may be available to birthing people and their partners.
  • Support on setting up your own private practice.
  • All materials needed for the complete programme.
  • Inclusion in the ZEST directory as a Calm and Confident birth practitioner for advertising.
  • Engagement with ZEST community forums.
  • Options to attend Zest Exclusive Safeguarding© Level 3, Mandatory Practical Training: ‘Safe and Skilled at Home’©, and ZEST sanctuary bundles.

Fees

  • Initial non-ZEST registered: £199
  • Year 2 Onwards: Annual fee of £99.00 (if non ZEST registered)
  • Already ZEST registered: Discounted fee of £149.
  • No monthly subscription for ZEST registrants.

Student Midwives

We believe passionately about supporting student midwives… Contact us about student midwife opportunities to experience true physiological birth, and to expand your skills and knowledge. 
Contact Us to learn more about the benefits of joining ZEST as a student midwife for a low monthly fee.

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Exclusive ZEST Training

All our Birth Workers get access to our exclusive ZEST Training package. Unique to ZEST and developed from years of practice.

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Step 2

Check Eligibility

Check your eligibility against our requirements as MaMa or Midwife. If you have any questions please just get in touch via our contact page.

Eligibility Midwives

  1. NMC Registration and PIN Number.
  2. Due date for revalidation.
  3. 2 Forms of Photo ID – Passport and Driving Licence.
  4. Proof of residence – e.g. a Utility Bill.
  5. Details of any past, current or pending investigations or criminal convictions.

Eligibility MaMas

  1. You MUST have experience  supporting pregnant people (either with NHS or IM). Please contact us to talk through your experience to see if ZEST is right for you.
  2. 2 Forms of Photo ID – Passport and Driving Licence.
  3. Proof of residence – e.g. a Utility Bill.
  4. Details of any past, current or pending investigations or criminal convictions.

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Step 3

Register Now

ZEST welcomes UK registered NMC Midwives and MaMas (Midwife and Mother’s Assistants), which can include doulas, senior student midwives, and experienced birth support workers. We also have packages for other birth workers and students.

All full registrants will receive ZEST’s exclusive Mandatory Practical Training called ‘Safe and Skilled at Home,’ (Community Birth Challenges: A Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach)© and ZEST Exclusive Safeguarding©.

ZEST registration enables you to practice independently and autonomously, offering your clients real choice throughout the full continuum of care.

Disclaimer:

Upgrades to higher ZEST Packages are subject to additional fees.

If an upgrade occurs within the first year of registration, clients will be required to pay the difference between the first-year fee of their current package and the first-year fee of the upgraded package. For upgrades in subsequent years, clients will be required to pay the difference between the renewal fee of their current package and the renewal fee of the upgraded package.

Please Note:

ZEST are not responsible for sourcing clients or partnering up MaMas or second midwives with lead midwives.

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