ABOUT ME

As a midwife, I am experienced in both normal birth and what is regarded by obstetricians as ‘high risk’ pregnancies. I feel that the skills of being able to deal with high-risk situations are paramount in such a profession. I left the NHS to become an independent midwife so that I would have the time to practice true woman-centred care. Before gaining my BSc (Hons) in midwifery, I first trained and practised as a nurse. I specialised in surgical gynaecology and sexual health.

I am originally from South Africa but have been living in the United Kingdom since 1998. I live with my wonderful husband and my 2 beautiful children, Charlie and Layla in Harlow, Essex.

I do not believe that a good midwife has to first be a mother, however, after having 2 wonderful birth experiences with my own babies, I have gained an understanding of childbirth that was impossible to possess prior to becoming a mother.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Midwife BSc (Hons)
• Registered Nurse Dip (H.E.)
• Paramedic Trained and worked as ‘first response paramedic’ in South Africa

• Home birth
• Water birth
• Active birth
• Breast feeding advice and support
• Accompanying you into hospital as your birthing advocate and Doula if you prefer to have a hospital birth
• Making pregnancy and birth a positive experience
  

Tamara Bonfante RM BSc (Hons), RGN Dip. (H.E.)
Independent Midwife