The formal stuff is below but the best way to explain who I am, why I trained as a midwife, left for a while, and then came back, is here. As you can tell, I’m becoming more focused on trauma and recovery for midwives and students.
I’m a writer and community builder. I’m also an NHS midwife and qualified Professional Midwifery Advocate who works in all settings of a busy maternity hospital. I particularly enjoy Birth Centre care and Birth Afterthoughts. I am also a Freedom to Speak Up Listener.
My work includes:
A well-reviewed self-published book on getting into midwifery
A midwifery novel which was picked up by a small publisher
One to one and group sessions which you can find more about in the ‘Work With Ellie’ tab
More recently, I became a Mum to my daughter Marianne.
This book is a person-centred guide to gaining the academic and practical skills needed to qualify and work as a midwife
“Provides comprehensive, user-friendly advice and guidance for student midwives throughout their theoretical and practical learning and should be an essential text for all universities...”
“Gives good insight into the course, its structure, and the reality of studying and working full time. It supports the transition from being a student to being a midwife with great support and sensitivity.”
“The book I wish I’d had as a student and newly qualified midwife.”
Contact Ellie:
“This story was true to real life, it handled a multitude of issues with realism and empathy. It held my attention and drew me in. An intelligent and excellent book.”
“The ‘Bible’ for all aspiring midwives...What a fabulous, addictive, formative read!”
“Ellie turned what could have been very stressful into an exciting and interesting experience.”