“My last birth at home with SECM Philomena was one of the most amazing experiences of my life and so much of that was down to the care I received from Philomena. Philomena was strong, reliable, and always put me as the focus. She has such a silent strength about her, I felt so at ease with her in my care. I always felt that no matter what happened, Philomena would stand up for me and my beliefs. She would not lie to me and would be up front with me on my options, care, health, my baby’s health…..and yet under all that strength, she has the softest centre! She knew my darkest worries and every desire for my pregnancy, labour, birth. In the 45 weeks that she was our midwife, I felt so cared for, looked after. Philomena became a part of the family. My children still ask for her. We miss her visits!”