Gentle guidance, trusted expertise.
Tanya Richardson is a qualified NMC & RCN registered insured and validated with 21 years experience working with mothers babies and families in the NHS.
My passion is providing emotional and practical support using my experience and kind gentle care at this crucial time - the early postnatal days.
Melissa Andrews, former client
“Tanya is warm and professional and offered us excellent advice throughout my pregnancy. She is extremely knowledgeable and I am very grateful to have had her support, particularly in relation to breastfeeding in the early post-partum days. Tanya's expertise and non-judgemental nature made me feel empowered to make informed choices about me and my baby during what can be a very overwhelming and vulnerable time.”
Chelsie Frewing, former client
“Tanya helped me with all the advice I needed after giving birth to my son. Tanya is knowledgeable, relatable and extremely caring, which us just what this new mama needed. I'll not hesitate to reach out to her in the future, and I'd highly recommend her services to others.”
Kate Westrupp, former client
“Tanya is a wonderful midwife who instantly puts people at ease with her friendly & approachable manner. She balances professionalism & knowledge with warmth, kindness & compassion & always keeps mum, baby & the family at the centre of her care. Having worked alongside Tanya for many years & very closely in the past 4 years in community, I have witnessed first hand the difference she makes to families, often going above & beyond to ensure the very best care. Anyone who is looked after by Tanya postnatally will be in very safe hands.”
Tanya Richardson
Qualified NMC & RCN
Hello mums and soon-to-be mothers!
My name is Tanya — a proud mum of two grown children and a new grandmother.
I’m a qualified midwife, NMC and RCN registered, insured, and validated, with over 21 years of experience supporting mothers, babies, and families within the NHS. After bringing my own children into the world, I began my midwifery career and have always believed it’s a true privilege to help new parents through this exciting — and sometimes overwhelming — journey into family life.
My passion lies in providing emotional and practical support during the crucial early postnatal days. I offer guidance with infant feeding, breastfeeding support, positioning, attachment, and latching, as well as combination or formula feeding as you develop your confidence. I can also support your postnatal recovery, newborn care, safe sleeping practices, and help you know when to seek additional advice — always with gentle, non-judgemental care at your pace.
My approach is kind, compassionate, professional, and calm — helping you nurture your newborn with confidence.
I provide unhurried, in-home care at a time that suits your needs. There’s no minimum number of visits required; the choice is entirely yours. I’m always happy to have an informal chat to arrange a visit, and I remain available for advice between visits should you need additional support.
I look forward to being your midwife to mum.
Explore my services
Prenatal care begins at 10 weeks gestation. Visits occur monthly until 28 weeks; every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, and weekly until 41 weeks, and twice a week until 42 weeks.
All visits will take place in the comfort of your own home and last approximately 45-60 minutes. During the visit, the midwife will assess the mother’s vital signs, listen to fetal heart tones with a doppler or fetoscope, check growth and position, and discuss your health, nutrition, activity, emotions, questions and concerns.
Throughout the pregnancy we will also discuss preparations for the labor, birth and postpartum.
Once care is established, the client has access to Tanya 24/7 via phone, text or email.
The midwife and birth assistant will remain with the family for 3-6 hours postpartum ensuring that the mother & baby are medically stable. During this time the midwife will monitor vital signs and bleeding, repair any lacerations, support breastfeeding initiation, and perform a newborn physical examination. Prior to leaving, the midwife will review warning signs and provide education for healing and recovery.
Postpartum home visits take place at one day, one week, three weeks, and six weeks after the birth. Clients continue to have access to the midwife 24/7 via phone, text or email during the 6 week postpartum period.
Let’s Chat
Whether you’re preparing for birth or settling in with your newborn, I am just a message away. Contact me now to arrange your visit or simply chat about how I can support you and your baby.