The Heart Beneath the Uniform: Who Is Your Midwife? With Amy Houghton

We meet midwives at some of the most intimate moments of our lives… but do we ever truly know the person underneath the uniform?Today on The Pregnancy Playbook, I’m joined by Amy Houghton, a midwife whose story might surprise you. Before stepping into birthwork, Amy earned a degree in physics, gave birth in India, and developed a deep belief in holistic, whole-person care.She’s not just a midwife. She’s a woman who has lived, questioned, explored, and created a completely fresh approach to antenatal education that blends science, intuition, and real-life wisdom.In this episode, we explore:• Who midwives really are behind the training and scrubs• How Amy’s physics background shapes her understanding of birth• What giving birth in India taught her about care, culture & physiology• Why she built her own antenatal method — and what makes it different• How holistic care and evidence-based midwifery can work together• What parents actually need to feel held, informed, and confidentThis is an honest, human conversation that takes you beyond the standard antenatal class and into the heart of what birth support can be when we see the full person behind the profession.If you’ve ever wondered what your midwife believes, what shaped her, or how her life experience influences the way she cares, you’ll love this episode.Perfect for anyone preparing for birth, choosing antenatal classes, wanting midwife-led insight, or looking for a more holistic, human approach to pregnancy preparation. CONNECT WITH AMY HOUGHTON🌐 Website: https://www.theamiableapproach.co.uk📸 Instagram: @theamiableapproachFollow Aimee✨ Website: aimeestrongman.com✨ Instagram: @aimee.strongman✨ Explore my birth courses (including Birthology): https://www.aimeestrongman.com/birthology ✨ Read Aimee's Substack: https://gatherandglow.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webWith thanks to Z!zzy Studios - https://www.zizzystudios.co.ukNicci the Stylist - https://niccithestylist.co.ukJewellery by David Reale Goldsmithsoutfit: Host's own