Are you feeling stuck exhausted or questioning your future as an NHS midwife?
Discover if it’s time to break free from burnout and take control of your career.
Take the NHS Midwife Reality Check Quiz
to find out how ready you are to throw in the towel and create a balanced, fulfilling life on your own terms.
Morale seems so low at the moment and you might have asked yourself over and over again if you can carry on working this way.
Many midwives feel they’re constantly on the clock, stretched beyond their limits, handling multiple births, and barely able to recover between shifts, which means that they are at high risk of burnout, fatigue, and compromised mental and physical health.
Newly qualified midwives are being given responsibilities well outside of their comfort zone and the stress and anxiety they are enduring is making them conclude that it’s not worth continuing.
Midwifery students are being prepared for a role in propping up a flagging NHS maternity service with no inclusion in the curriculum for practising in the private sector for families that are looking for a higher standard of care and a named midwife.
By completing this self-assessment quiz, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of whether independent midwifery could be a fulfilling option. And, no matter your result, we’ve included simple well-being tips that can support you in reclaiming energy and focus right now.
Hi, I’m Linda
I’m Linda Lilwall, a former NHS midwife with over 30 years of experience, now thriving in independent practice.
Since 2018, I’ve been providing personalised, woman- centered care, blending holistic techniques with tailored birth support. Independent practice allows me to focus fully on families while maintaining balance in my own life.
I also mentor NHS midwives transitioning to independence, sharing my personal roadmap & proven strategies to help build fulfilling, sustainable careers.
