The Independent Shift
The Midwifery Career Path Most Midwives Were Never Shown
Discover which independent midwifery pathway fits your strengths, where your experience creates the most value, and what it actually takes to build a practice.
Most midwives can describe the traditional route into the profession
without thinking.
Train.
Qualify.
Complete preceptorship.
Work the rota.
Progress through the system.
For many midwives, that route remains exactly where they want to be.
For others, different questions begin to emerge.
Not because they no longer care about women, and families.
Not because they lack resilience.
And not because they are looking for an easier option.
But because they begin questioning whether the qualification they worked so hard to earn could be used differently.
Inside this free guide you will discover
Which private midwifery pathway may suit you best
Where your skills translate into real income as a private or independent Midwife
What may be holding you back from moving forward
The foundations every successful private or independent practice requires
Your next step if you want to explore private or independent practice further
Get Your Free Guide
Enter your name and email below.
Your guide will arrive in your inbox
straight away.
No spam. Unsubscribe at any time.
Created by
Linda Lilwall - The Self Made Midwife
Linda is a practising independent midwife with a current caseload and a track record of success in independent practice. She set up The Selfmade Midwife in 2025 to help other midwives do the same: understand their options, decide on private services or full independent practice, and to build a business that actually works as a career.
READY TO EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS?
Download the guide and find your path.
Free. Instant download