Angela Cotter Community Midwife

08/11/2025

In the calm of this birth space at home , one of my fabulous clients laboured in warm water — On the screen behind her, a completely different birth story unfolded on the TV 🙈.
Birth in media often shows crisis — but birth in real life can be calm and even joyful.
These photos captured that contrast honestly without us planning it, and it couldn’t speak more clearly.

These images remind me how diverse birth experiences can be — from chaos to calm, from fear to trust. There’s no single “right” way, but there is power in having choice, support, and respect.
Shared with permission from this beautiful family who welcomed their baby girl with no drama at home.

01/11/2025

🤰It’s back — and for one time only before spring with a HUGE discount due to such short notice 🤰

After taking some time away to focus on homebirthing clients, I’m so excited to be offering a complete Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Course again — and it’s happening in just 2 weeks! 💫

This is your chance to prepare for birth with calm confidence, evidence-based knowledge, and empowering hypnobirthing tools that truly make a difference. Whether you’re planning a homebirth or hospital birth— this course will help you feel in control, informed, and ready.

✨ What you’ll gain:
• A full antenatal education to help you understand your body, your baby, and your choices
• Powerful hypnobirthing techniques for relaxation, confidence, and comfort
• Guidance for both you and your birth partner — so you feel like a true team
• A safe, supportive space to ask questions and connect with others on the same journey

🗓️ When: Saturday 15th November 2pm- 6pm
Sunday 16th November 10am - 4pm
📍 Where: Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar
💛 Limited spaces available — and this will be my only course until next spring!

If you’ve been thinking about preparing for birth in a calm, positive way… this is your sign 🌿

👉 DM me or follow the link birthtobasics.com to secure your spot — they’ll go quickly!

13/08/2025

After 10 years working with Private Midwives,
it breaks my heart to hear the news they are no longer in business.

It’s the end of choice for so many women who don’t fit the narrow HSE homebirth criteria.

For a decade, I’ve stood beside women who wanted safe, supported, personalised care. Now, too many will be left without that option.

Birth is not “one size fits all.” Every woman deserves respect, choice, and continuity.

To every family I’ve cared for through PMI — thank you. You’ve been my privilege and my joy. 💛 For those who I was planning to look after in the coming months I m so sorry 💔

Private Midwives Ltd is closing.

It is with immense sadness that Private Midwives has decided to close.

During the past 13 years we have built an amazing 5 star reputation as both an employer and a care provider to multiple families across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

Unfortunately, the current financial and political climate has made trading conditions exceedingly tough, and it has become increasingly costly to provide the service; whilst at the same time, fewer families can afford our service.

All clients currently receiving care will be contacted as soon as possible to ensure alternative arrangements can be made for them.

We will endeavour to ensure that clients who have pre-paid for care are reimbursed for any care that has not been provided.

We will also aim to bring the business to a close with dignity, fairness and respect for our loyal staff who have been on this journey with us over the past decade. Again, we will contact you all directly and support you in any way we can.

This is a very busy time but we will contact everyone as soon as possible. For any further information, please initially contact us via email at info@privatemidwives.com

21/03/2025

✨May Hypnobirthing Course date changed to 30th and 31st ✨.

Today is World Hypnobirthing day 👶❤️.

A day to celebrate the power of hypnobirthing helping you to achieve a calm confident and positive birth.

Hypnobirthing is all about embracing birth with confidence and letting go of the fear associated with childbirth. It is empowering and very educational - giving you all of the tools essential for your birth no matter what the circumstances.
It’s so beneficial and has completely given me the skills I wish I had years ago!!

17/03/2025

To say that I m so proud and fortunate to have supported at home having her first baby is such an understatement. 💪😍

Congratulations guys and welcome your beautiful baby daughter Billie born on the 12/3/25 😘🥰.
*Photos shared with consent*.

07/03/2025

✨Hypnobirthing Courses Spring 2025✨

Ready to embrace a calm and confident birth experience? I love teaching this course ❤️

Join my upcoming Hypnobirthing classes


What You’ll Learn:
• Relaxation techniques to eliminate fear and tension

• Comprehensive birth education

Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention. Secure your spot today and take a significant step toward the positive birth experience you envision.

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01/02/2025

✨ The Blessing of St. Brigid’s Cloak ✨

As the eve of St. Brigid’s Day approaches, a beautiful tradition comes alive—one deeply rooted in healing, protection, and the sacred work of midwives.

According to legend, if you leave a shawl or cloth outside on the night of January 31st, St. Brigid will bless it as she passes by. By morning, the fabric is believed to hold healing powers, offering protection to those who use it—especially midwives, mothers, and newborns.

St. Brigid is known as the patroness of midwives, healers, and new life. She represents strength, wisdom, and compassion, guiding those who bring life into the world. The tradition of leaving out a shawl is more than folklore; it is a quiet prayer, a connection to the past, and a blessing for the future.

For those who dedicate their lives to birth and healing, this is a sacred night. Will you leave a shawl out tonight? Mine is ❤️

17/11/2024

Receiving photos from families I care for as the years go by with little updates is a beautiful reminder of why I love my job.

I had the honour of welcoming this sweet soul into the world at home, in the warmth of his family’s embrace 5 years ago. Honestly it feels like 5 months - gorgeous memories of a really positive birth.

Homebirth midwifery isn’t just about catching babies; it can also build connections that last far beyond the first few weeks.

Here’s to this little one’s newest trip around the sun—and to all the families who let me be a part of their most sacred moments. 🌻