
The Newborn Infant Physical Examination, NIPE, is a detailed clinical examination carried out in the first 72 hours after birth. It checks for conditions that may not be immediately obvious at birth, including heart abnormalities, developmental hip dysplasia, eye conditions and, for male babies, undescended testes
As a NIPE-qualified midwife, I carry out this examination at home. There’s no rushing, no waiting, and no hospital car park. You can ask every question you have, and I will explain everything I find. If anything requires follow-up, I will guide you through exactly what happens next.
If you’d like a postnatal check for yourself at the same appointment, I am happy to do that too. Your recovery matters as much as your baby’s wellbeing, and having that check carried out by someone who knows you, in your own home, is something I’m pleased to offer.

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Full head-to-toe newborn examination by a NIPE-qualified practitioner
Assessment of heart, hips, eyes and, where applicable, testes
Optional postnatal check for mum at the same appointment
Full explanation of all findings
Clear guidance on any follow-up required
Unhurried appointment in your home, with time for all your questions
You need a thorough, expert head-to-toe examination of your newborn, and a postnatal check for you if you’d like one, all in the comfort of your own home.
£250
Available as a standalone service or included in any full care package.
— Emma, hospital birth, Yorkshire
"Having Tracy there was like having a warrior in the room, she advocated for us so that we didn't feel we had to. We could just focus on meeting our baby."
— Emma, hospital birth, Yorkshire
Advocacy, to me, means something specific. It means knowing your wishes so thoroughly that I can ask the questions you didn't know to ask, suggest alternatives you weren't offered, and work collaboratively with your care team to find the best possible path, with knowledge, with respect, and without you ever feeling lost or alone.
Whatever happens, you will always know what your options are. And you will always feel like the person at the centre of your own care.
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