Joyful Birth Doncaster

Joyful Birth Doncaster Independent midwife offering private maternity care within 2 hours of my home in Doncaster. Hypnobirthing classes also available.

Check out my linktree for freebie offers, discovery calls, Instagram etc. https://digital.joyfulbirthltd.com/linktree Get in touch with Joyful Birth LTD for independent midwifery care & hypnobirthing classes in Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire. Over 28 Years midwifery experience.

Lydia and Paige have just bought their first home. I'm so proud of them. This is a massive achievement at their age. Con...
13/04/2026

Lydia and Paige have just bought their first home. I'm so proud of them. This is a massive achievement at their age. Congratulations but don't forget where we live, Myrtle is missing you.

13/04/2026

Some women are happy with NHS care but others want more, read on to find the main differences in NHS and care by an IM.

NHS midwifery care is delivered within the national health system, with services accessed through an NHS maternity unit or community clinic. You usually receive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care as part of standard pathways funded by the NHS, with care organized around local teams or named midwives. The emphasis is on coordinated care across hospital, birth centre, and community settings, guided by national guidelines and protocols, and transfers between settings are a common part of the system. Continuity of care is often pursued through a named midwife or small team, but caseloads and local arrangements can vary, influencing how consistently you see the same midwife.

Independent midwife care, on the other hand, is provided outside the NHS by self-employed midwives or small practices. Clients pay for services directly or through private arrangements, and care is frequently more individually tailored. The model tends to offer one-to-one continuity with the same midwife or a small team, I work alone but have a 2nd midwife at the birth. I do have a team to call on though if any concerns. There is greater freedom to plan around your preferences, including birthplace and timing. Home visits and home birth are common, and on-call availability is a core feature. While independent midwives still operate within professional safety standards and can transfer care to NHS facilities if needed, the approach is typically more personalised and autonomous.

In terms of birthplace options, NHS care can involve hospital, birth centre, or community settings depending on local services and risk assessments, whereas independent midwifery often centers on home birth or a venue of your choosing, with hospital transfer planned if required. Risk management is fully discussed but the onus is on education and informed consent.
NHS pathways routinely integrate obstetric support and hospital care, while independent midwives usually establish upfront transfer plans to the NHS but I would always be there as your advocate.
Comment DISCOVERY to get more info.

One year ago today I left the NHS. It was a huge leap of faith having been employed by the NHS for my entire working lif...
08/04/2026

One year ago today I left the NHS. It was a huge leap of faith having been employed by the NHS for my entire working life. Going self employed was scary, I had no idea if I could do it. I wasn't worried about the midwifery part I was confident in my ability. The social media didn't really worry me either after years of doing body shop at home. It was the running a business and client attraction that was scary.
Here we are now just had my 14th birth, 4 more lined up and done my first tax return. I've been on TV on Teen moms the next generation and on a couple of podcasts.
Tomorrow I have a meeting with the prison service but more about that another time.
To say I am proud of myself is an understatement. I wonder what this next year will bring. Watch this space I'm excited to find out.

These fantastic humans are my grandparents George and Ruby Kozaczek with their eldest son Duncan. My grandparents were t...
07/04/2026

These fantastic humans are my grandparents George and Ruby Kozaczek with their eldest son Duncan. My grandparents were the strongest and kindest people you could ever meet. Grandad real name Jerzy came to England from Poland after escaping a POW camp, him and some others dug their way out and managed to get here on foot and boat in the winter.
My nana was a strong lady at 4ft11 she would chase her delinquent sons with a frying pan. She loved her huge family more than anything.
She gave birth to 8 children 7 of them at home. One of them was over 10lb impressive given her height. My uncle Robin was born at 34 weeks and the local doctor didn't think he'd survive. The midwife who had been with nana told her to wrap him up and put him in the bread rising oven by the fire and feed him every 2 hours, he survived.
Her last child Tina she thought she was in the menopause the second youngest Mandy was 10. By this point hospital births were the norm so off to hospital she went.
I used to love Nana's stories sending grandad to wake the village midwife as she was in labour, GP calling to check them both over. There is no wonder I became an independent midwife. I honestly wouldn't work any other way. Only difference is its my phone that rings and I jump in my car but other than that I practice in the way Nana's midwives did. Relationship based care, no strangers at the birth getting to know my clients and their wonderful families. If this type of care sounds good to you comment DISCOVERY or DM me to discuss my care package.

Please see my availability for the rest of the year. In June it will be difficult to take anyone as my holiday to Devon ...
04/04/2026

Please see my availability for the rest of the year. In June it will be difficult to take anyone as my holiday to Devon is at the beginning of July. I can however do AN and PN visits and of course I'm still available by phone when on holiday. I've had some enquiries who haven't committed yet so please let me know if your thinking of booking care with me.

Was your 1st birth like the picture on the left. Did you feel unheard, not consulted in decision making, appointments th...
02/04/2026

Was your 1st birth like the picture on the left. Did you feel unheard, not consulted in decision making, appointments that lasted 20 minutes at most after waiting 3 hours in a waiting room.
Were you strapped to a monitor, layed on your back in labour unable to move into the position you instinctively feel is right. Were you induced which you really didn't want and not have the kind of birth you hoped for. Was your care after birth hurried, did you have questions but felt your midwife was too busy to answer them.
Care with me would be so different. Imagine all your appointments in your own home, unhurried and able to ask all the questions you want while your toddler plays around us. All the information you need given in a way to help you make informed choices.
Birth in your own home, your partner and me quietly cheering you on, giving gentle encouragement while you soak in the birth pool with lights and candles twinkling.
Welcoming your new baby onto your chest for skin to skin, breathing in their newborn scent, oxytocin flowing while you wait for your placenta to birth.
Snuggling in bed with your newborn, eating your favourite food and a well deserved cup of tea. Your partner looking on with pride.
Unhurried postnatal care again in your own home, help with breastfeeding when needed and all the advice you could need.
This is the kind of care I give, the kind of care a friend would give, gentle, compassionate, healing.
If you would like to discuss this more comment DISCOVERY or send me a DM.

Reviews5.0starstarstarstarstar(13 reviews)Another gorgeous review. I am always so grateful for reviews it means the worl...
31/03/2026

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Another gorgeous review. I am always so grateful for reviews it means the world to know I have made a difference to someone's birth. Thank you so much and also for the beautiful gift, I'm saving it for my office. Please keep in touch and send me updates as baby grows.

It's a huge compliment to be invited into someone's birth space as it's such a personal and life changing time. I will never take someone's trust for granted

It was an honour to have Joy alongside us during our pregnancy, labour and beyond. Having a home birth was very important to us and we couldn’t have chosen a better midwife to be with us on the journey.
From Joys first visit she made us feel at ease and confident in our decision. She guided us through the final stages of pregnancy and when labour started she was nothing short of an angel. My labour was longer than we had expected and everyone involved was exhausted but Joy did not leave my side for a second, she was there comforting and guiding me through every contraction and reassuring us the baby was okay. At 01:27am on the 25th January our beautiful baby boy ************* entered the world and it was even more beautiful and magical than I could ever have imagined, all thanks to Joy. She made sure that every one of our hopes and wishes happened and within half an hour of having our beautiful boy we were tucked up in our own bed cuddling our baby, it was perfect.
The support from Joy in the days and weeks post birth was so helpful and informative and it was such a comfort knowing Joy was always available should we have needed any help or advice.
We will forever be grateful to Joy for everything she did for us and for the safe arrival of our baby.

Comment DISCOVERY to discuss how you can work with me.

As your independent midwife I will go on call for you at 37 weeks until your baby is born. This means I am available for...
30/03/2026

As your independent midwife I will go on call for you at 37 weeks until your baby is born. This means I am available for you 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I am just a phonecall away for advice regarding you and your pregnancy. When you feel you need me I'll be there for you in my pink scrubs and my Entonox. I can accompany you to hospital if you want a hospital birth or stay in your home if having a home birth.
I really don't mind being on call, this is the life I've chosen and sometimes it means being on call for weeks. I carry on with life as normal when on call. I go shopping, meet friends for lunch, go to the gym and walk the dogs. It just means I might have to abandon what I'm doing and head to a birth. I genuinely get excited as I know you really well by this point and can't wait to meet your baby too. My family and friends are really understanding that this is part of my role. The only thing I can't do is drink alcohol for obvious reasons but that's not a problem. If you would like to talk about working with me comment DISCOVERY. #24/7oncall

So I've hired a storage unit. I had so much birthy stuff hanging around the house that I needed it somewhere else. It's ...
29/03/2026

So I've hired a storage unit. I had so much birthy stuff hanging around the house that I needed it somewhere else. It's open 24/7 so I can get at it if needed but I'm not tripping over birth pools. Result.

25/03/2026

AN visits day. lots of driving and listening to personal development podcasts. if you would like a discussion about working with me DM me or on Instagram comment DISCOVERY

Q+A over in my closed Facebook community/group at 1630. Ask anything you want. If you want access to the group this is t...
24/03/2026

Q+A over in my closed Facebook community/group at 1630. Ask anything you want.
If you want access to the group this is the link. This is a group for free pregnancy support on Facebook by a knowledgeable independent midwife.

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DVHUUyhP6/




Planning a homebirth with an independent midwife (IM).1. Define goals and boundariesBe clear on what you want to avoid o...
22/03/2026

Planning a homebirth with an independent midwife (IM).

1. Define goals and boundaries
Be clear on what you want to avoid or delay and your non-negotiables.
Prepare a brief, clear statement to share with your IM.
Make sure you values align and you are comfortable with them.

2. Choose a compatible IM
Look for trauma-informed care, clear transfer pathways, and strong communication.
Meet to discuss consent, autonomy, escalation plans, and backup options.
Check out any reviews to get a feeling for the care they provide. (Mine are all 5 star reviews, thank you to previous clients.

3. Trauma-informed care focus
Prioritize consent, safety, and choices.
Plan coping strategies: trusted support, calm environment, and a simple signal to pause care.

4. Address advice vs. risk
Seek plain-language, evidence-based information.
Request written summaries of risks/benefits/alternatives and transfer triggers.
Create a flexible birth plan with clear thresholds for hospital transfer.

5. Practical planning
Establish a fast transfer route and hospital contact, plus a preferred facility.
Ensure a safe home setup and agreed-upon birth team.
Discuss postnatal care.

6. Support and mental health
Choose a birth companion who understands your trauma history.
Consider trauma-focused support (therapist, group, grounding exercises).

7. Documentation
Written birth plan, informed consent notes, and contact details.

Comment Homebirth to get my free guide to planning a homebirth and to be added to my email list.




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