Annabel wins London Midwife of the Year accolade

Chelsea and Westminster midwife Annabel Bryant has been announced as the winner of the Midwife of the Year 2013 for the London & South East region in the Royal College of Midwives Annual Awards.

Annabel was nominated by Irra Khi for the exceptional care she provided before, during and after the birth of Irra’s daughter, Myla, in December 2011.

Irra explained: “Annabel is an incredibly special person. She really took time understanding me and her expertise helped me choose a natural birth.

“She fully deserves this award for her heart of gold and incredible effort. She gave our family the best start in life and I cannot speak highly enough of her.”

Annabel Bryant said: “My aim is to ensure that all women have a positive birth experience so they are able to have the best possible start to their family life.

“I feel extremely honoured to have been nominated for this award by Irra. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege during her pregnancy, birth and postnatal period.”

Annabel will receive her award at the Royal College of Midwives Annual Awards ceremony on 24 January from TV presenter Natasha Kaplinsky.