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Lotus Midwife is an Independent Midwifery Practice, provides antenatal care, support during your baby's birth, and postnatal care for six weeks.

Berkshire Independent Midwifery Practice is a new service launching in January 2016. I am Sarah March, registered Midwife, International Certified Lactation Consultant and Tongue-tie Practitioner. A Birth mother myself to three children, (one Vaginal Breech Birth, one Homebirth, one Premature Emergency Cesarean), and I am also blessed to have two grown up children who complete my Family. I offer tailored Antenatal care, unhurried and relaxed in your own home; this can be one off appointments in addition to your NHS care, or part of a complete package. For your Labour and Baby's Birth, I am experienced in Homebirth and Waterbirth, however can accompany you to your hospital birth if desired. Most hospitals do not provide insurance for independent midwives, therefore if you chose a hospital birth, (or we transfer there in the event of a complication) I can accompany you as your advocate. Postnatal support is available for six weeks following the birth of your baby, I visit you at home daily to start, and can assist you with all aspects of feeding and caring for your newborn. As a Lactation Consultant, I specialise in Breastfeeding support and can offer one to one breastfeeding antenatal and postnatal sessions, also as a one off appointment or as part of your pregnancy package. I specialise in tongue tie assessment and am qualified to perform frenulotomy (the division of the tongue tie) in babies up to six months old. Other services include:

Support and Advocacy for Consultant appointments,

Birth Plan preparation,

Previous Birth Debrief,

Pregnancy Belly Casting and Birth Art! Please do call for a chat if you feel an independent midwife might be right for you, i would be happy to answer your questions!

04/09/2025

🌟 Introducing siblings to your new baby ❤️

🌟This month of September, I’m going to be talking about sibling relationships and I’d love to hear your stories of how you introduced your first born to the idea of being a big brother or sister!

🌟What things did you do to prepare them whilst you were pregnant?

🌟Were there any books you found helpful for the transition?

🌟 What would be your suggestions to other parents?

02/09/2025

🌟🌟 How to breastfeed… you have a baby, you have a b**b just put the two together right?

🌟 It sounds simple, and you’ve probably been told that breastfeeding is ‘natural’ and biologically normal’ but that doesn’t mean it comes easily or naturally. Learning to walk as an infant is a natural process for humans, but we all fall down a few times before we master it!

🌟 Like learning to walk, breastfeeding is a learned skill, takes practice and patience and sometimes a little guidance ♥️

🌟 If you are struggling with any aspect of breastfeeding, please do get in touch as I would love to help you x

29/08/2025

Managing your baby’s weight gain - here’s what you need to know.

It’s natural to want to watch those numbers on the scales closely, but remember: every baby grows at their own pace. Some have growth spurts, others take a steadier path and both are perfectly normal.

If you’re worried about your baby’s weight gain, it’s a great idea to chat with your midwife/ health visitor or pop along to one of the clinics where I volunteer and I can help check feeding, growth patterns, and give personalised support to keep you both on track.

Trust your instincts and remember: feeding is about so much more than just numbers 💛 For more postnatal advice and support please DM me or get in touch via my website.

https://www.lotusmidwife.co.uk/

28/08/2025

The Top Up Trap...

Whether you’ve been giving expressed milk or formula alongside breastfeeding, easing off top-ups can feel a bit daunting. I see so many parents who are on a topping up feeding plan, with no way out or exit plan, which is why us IBCLCs call it the Top Up Trap.

If you are looking to reduce top ups and move towards more breastfeeidng, I can help you.

Please DM me or contact me via my website: https://www.lotusmidwife.co.uk/my-services/breastfeeding-support

27/08/2025

🌟Have you been told your baby is only using you as a dummy? Or that you will spoil your baby or that you are making a rod for your own back not leaving them to cry? So do babies feed for comfort?

Breastfeeding isn’t just a ‘milk delivery system’. Babies don’t just feed because they’re hungry.

Did you walk out of the room for a split second = b**b
They may have heard a noise they don’t recognise = b**b
Feeling a little scared = b**b
Want a cuddle = b**b
Want to feel safe = b**b
Breastfeeding meets so many needs beyond nutrition: warmth, connection, reassurance, regulation, and love.

Comfort feeding isn’t a “bad habit” , you won’t be ‘making a rod for your own back’ or ‘spoiling them’ it’s how your baby makes sense of the world, with you at the centre of it. It’s ok to follow your instincts ❤️

For postnatal advice and support, please DM me or contact me via my website: https://www.lotusmidwife.co.uk/my-services/breastfeeding-support

26/08/2025

Is frequent feeding normal?

Newborns often feed very frequently - sometimes every hour or even more. It might feel exhausting, but this cluster feeding is completely normal and helps build your milk supply, keeps your baby comforted, and supports their rapid growth.

However, they should also be having periods of rest and sleep, so if your baby is feeding on the hour, every hour, for 24 hrs a day, please seek support as this can be an indication that the latch may need a littel tweaking (especially if feeds are painful).

DM me or get in touch via my website if you would like to know more about the postnatal support I offer: https://www.lotusmidwife.co.uk/my-services/midwifery-services

25/08/2025

Breastfeeding and contraception

While breastfeeding, especially exclusive breastfeeding, can sometimes delay the return of your periods and fertility, it’s important to know it’s not a foolproof method of contraception. This natural effect, called the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM), only works reliably under very specific conditions:

☑️ Your baby should be under 6 months of age.
☑️ Your periods must not have returned.
☑️ There should be no longer than four hours between feeds.
☑️ Your baby must not be having any bottles or dummies.

When this criteria is met, the LAM method is 98% effective against pregnancy but not 100%.

If you are not planning another baby soon, please speak to your GP about safe, effective contraception options that suits you and your family 💛

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Independent Midwifery Practice
Windsor
SL4 6LY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm

Telephone

+447557008478

Website

http://www.lotusmidwife.co.uk/

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Sarah March, IBCLC, RM, BSc

My experience as a midwife has taught me that for birth to unfold well, we (midwives) must build a good strong relationship built on trust with the mother and her birth partner. I work to build this trust over regular appointments in your home at a time convenient for you both and these usually last 45mins, but can take longer if needed.

The first appointment takes around two hours to take a full history, and subsequent appointments include your clinical checks as well as emotional support, preparation for the birth and resources such as DVDs and books. The birth plan preparation at 36 weeks takes some time, so to ensure that you are well informed. Should your baby decide to wait a little longer to arrive then the extra antenatal visits at 41 and 42 weeks are included too, as are information books such as 'induction of labour ', 'GBS' etc which we would take time to make sure that you have all the information to make an informed decision.

If your baby decides to arrive prematurely (before 37 weeks) I shall endeavour to be there to support you at the birth, and care continues for the full antenatal and postnatal period past your due date. I am experienced both personally (my own son arrived at 32 weeks) and have a wealth of professional experience regarding caring for and feeding babies who are born prematurely.

I am available to you throughout your pregnancy for any questions or concerns, via telephone or email outside of our scheduled appointments and I am able to attend consultant appointments and extra scans with you if this is needed in your care plan.

I also lend a birth pool (saving you around £150 for hire) and a Tens machine (another £50 saving) so that you have them if you would like to use them, and I deliver these to you at 36 weeks. Should you plan a homebirth, I can assist you and your partner with the preparations.

From 37 weeks- I would be 'on call' for you, and therefore stay close to home so that I can attend to you when you feel you need me. When the day of your baby's birth comes, I am able to attend to you in labour and support you during the birth, whether at home or in hospital.

Labour and Birth Care

I am fully insured for Labour and Birth Care through 'My Midwife and Me'

Includes: Full Midwifery Care throughout your pregnancy (booking from 8-12 weeks) regular antenatal appointments, birth preparation, breastfeeding antenatal session, On call from 37 weeks of pregnancy, support for your hospital or homebirth and full postnatal care for both mother and baby for up to six weeks.

Also includes Birth Pool and TENS machine loan.

Cost: £4500

For Families looking for midiwfery care later in pregnancy, please be aware that the cost is the same. This is sadly due to insurance, and all the fact that when Independent Midwives take on care at such a late stage, there's often a lot of complex history and a lot of work to do between the IM and the family and less time to do that in. Ideally, please book no later than 36 weeks of pregnancy, so that there's time for birth preparation and time for me to get to know you and your preferences.