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I first discovered midwifery during a careers talks (YEARS ago!) at school.

It was an epiphany. At just 14, I knew this was what I was meant to do.

At the time, I didn’t have the confidence to say it out loud. Instead, I followed a different path—completing my A levels, then joining the Royal Air Force. Five years of military service overseas and around the UK gave me courage, perspective, discipline and resilience. When I returned, I was finally ready to pursue the career I’d always dreamed of.

I never looked back. I graduated with a First-Class degree, received a Clinical Excellence Award, and began a successful career that I loved.

My midwifery specialism was in clinical governance/patient safety - getting involved and supporting families to get answers when things haven’t gone to plan. I have led many independent serious case reviews, perinatal mortality reviews, and audited care on a national scale.

I am very happy to discuss your needs with you - whether it is one small thing that has been niggling you, or you are concerned that you didn’t receive the level of care that you should have and maybe you wonder if you have been harmed.

If you have questions - I have the answers.

I’m ready when you are.

BMid (Hons) 1st Class, University of Southampton

MSc (module) Maternal and Fetal Medicine, University of Southampton (Distinction)

MSc (module) Risk & Midwifery Practice, City University of London (Distinction)

MSc (module) Professional Midwifery Practice, City University of London (Merit)

HSIB Silver level trained patient safety investigator

Fully trained civil, commercial and workplace mediator, London School of Mediation

Root Cause Analysis trained

Physiological CTG interpretation Masterclass trained.

Diversity & Inclusion in Leadership Qualification

Qualified Midwifery Mentor

 

About me - Marie Watkyns BMid (Hons) 1st Class, MSc.

Mr P - Southampton

“I know its corny but Marie genuinely helped me make sense of a really fast birth and gave us all the strength to carry on”

Gemma P - London

“…I felt truly heard and understood. The guidance and reassurance I received gave me the confidence to trust my instincts again”

Margie A - Petersfield

“Looking at my notes from pregnancy was like another language! Not only did Marie explain everything so clearly she helped me achieve the birth I had always dreamed of for baby number 4!”