Local mum praises Bronte Birth Centre following the birth of her second baby | News

Jessica Dunford, from Dewsbury, is celebrating her recent experience at Bronte Birth Centre following the birth of her second child, Dollie, in the summer. Located within the grounds of Dewsbury and District Hospital, Bronte Birth Centre is part of Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and provides care for parents with low-risk pregnancies.

Jessica described her second experience at the centre as just as positive as her first. Reflecting on the birth of Dollie, she shared: “The support I received from my midwife, Kayleigh Milnes, was incredible, and the environment was so quiet and peaceful. Both times the midwives were very supportive, helping me with my baby’s care before I returned home. I felt like the attention was entirely on me and my baby, and having lost my mother before my first birth, the maternal care and support I received meant everything to me." 

This wasn’t Jessica’s first time at Bronte Birth Centre. Her journey began in December 2017, when her daughter Delilah was born there with the help of midwife Sharon Jones-Stanley. Jessica explained why she chose Bronte Birth Centre for both births: “I was born in Dewsbury, so it felt natural for my children to be born there too. The first time, it was close to where I lived during my pregnancy with Delilah, and the second time I returned because I had such fond memories of my first experience. Both times the midwives were amazing, and it’s such a beautiful place.”

Jessica added: “As we left after my second birth, I felt emotional knowing it would be my last time there. Both experiences were the most beautiful moments of my life, and I will treasure them forever. I always recommend Bronte Birth Centre to others - it has been the most beautiful experience for both my children."

Bronte Birth Centre is designed to provide a calm, relaxing environment with a team of midwives dedicated to delivering high-quality care tailored to the needs of each family.

The Trust’s Director of Midwifery, Children’s Nursing, and Women’s Health, Kerry Reede Field, expressed her appreciation for Jessica’s kind words: “I’m touched by Jessica’s positive feedback on her experience. It is a true testament to the outstanding dedication and compassion of our midwifery team at Bronte Birth Centre to provide personal and individualised care. We’re proud to offer a full range of birth options, from home births to the Pinderfields Birth Centre adjacent to our consultant-led unit at Pinderfields, as well as Bronte Birth Centre, our freestanding midwifery-led unit. Each facility is designed to be a nurturing space where families feel supported and cared for during such a special time in their lives.” 

Parents, parents-to-be, and healthcare professionals are invited to join the Bronte Birth Centre team on Monday 20 January from 12.30pm to 3pm to explore the Trust’s range of birth place options. More information and the option to book a place can be found at https://bit.ly/BirthPlaceOptions. 

For more information about Bronte Birth Centre and maternity services at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, visit www.midyorks.nhs.uk/maternity.