Pip Davies

Pip Davies, known professionally as Midwife Pip, is one of the UK's most recognised and trusted midwives, whose work empowering expectant parents has reached millions through social media, her podcast, and her writing. Her book Midwife Pip's Guide to a Positive Birth is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide that supports parents through pregnancy, birth, and the early postnatal period, combining professional expertise with warmth and reassurance. Davies qualified as a midwife after completing her training at a leading UK university, and she holds additional qualifications in maternal health and wellbeing. Her approach emphasises informed choice, helping parents understand their options so they can make confident decisions about their care. Through her popular Instagram account and podcast, she has built a community of hundreds of thousands of parents and parents-to-be who value her straightforward, non-judgmental approach to maternity information. Davies is passionate about addressing the gap between the information parents need and what they typically receive through standard antenatal care, and her work covers everything from birth planning and pain management to mental health and partner support. Her writing style is accessible, encouraging, and grounded in the latest evidence. Midwife Pip's Guide to a Positive Birth is available as an audiobook, offering expectant parents a reassuring and informative companion they can listen to whenever and wherever suits them best.