TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Scope of Service
Purpose
The complementary therapies (such as massage, reflexology, or aromatherapy) provided are intended to support your general well-being preconception, during and after pregnancy.
Maternity Care Integration
These therapies are not a replacement for your routine maternity care provided by the NHS or your private health care provider. You should continue all scheduled antenatal and postnatal appointments with your primary healthcare providers.
Client Responsibility & Medical Disclosure
Truthful Disclosure
You agree to provide a full and accurate medical history, including any complications in your current or previous pregnancies.
Informing your Care Team
We strongly recommend that you inform your midwife or obstetrician you are using complementary therapies.
Immediate Medical Attention
If you experience any worrying symptoms (e.g., reduced fetal movements, vaginal bleeding, symptoms of preeclampsia etc.), you must contact your maternity unit or emergency services immediately. Do not wait for your therapy session to discuss these.
Consent
By booking, you give consent for the therapy to be performed. You have the right to withdraw consent or stop the treatment at any time.
Contraindications & Safety
Right to Refuse Treatment
For your safety and the safety of your baby, we reserve the right to refuse or adapt treatment if certain medical conditions (contraindications) are present.
Change in Health
You must inform your therapist of any changes in your health or pregnancy status between sessions.
Booking, Payment, & Cancellations
Payment Terms
Fees are payable at the time of the scheduled appointment.
48-Hour Notice
We require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for any cancellations or rescheduling.
Late Cancellations
If you cancel within 48 hours of your appointment, 50% of the session fee will be charged.
Exception for Labour
If your baby arrives early or you are admitted to the hospital for labour/clinical reasons, the cancellation fee will be waived.
Therapist Cancellation
If we must cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund or rescheduled appointment will be offered.
Confidentiality & Data Protection
Privacy
Your personal and medical information is kept strictly confidential in accordance with UK GDPR.
Exceptions
Confidentiality may be breached only if there is a perceived risk of harm to yourself, your baby, or another person.
See Privacy Policy for more details
Limitation of Liability
While we use our professional expertise to ensure a safe environment, More than Midwifery is not liable for any pregnancy outcomes or medical conditions that are unrelated to the specific application of the complementary therapy.