Darcey Croft
Darcey Croft is an experienced midwife, maternal mental health advocate, and mother of four, dedicated to transforming perinatal care. With over a decade of hands-on experience, including delivering her grandchild during an unexpected roadside birth, Darcey combines clinical expertise with real-life understanding and compassion.
Specialising in maternal mental & infant health, trauma-informed care and complex birth planning, Darcey’s expertise focuses on reducing negative birth experiences and increasing positive ones. She emphasises that mental wellness during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood is as crucial as physical health.
Darcey's commitment to improving maternal care has led to innovations in often overlooked areas. Her development of Isomum, an energy drink for pregnancy and birth, addresses long-neglected needs. This innovation, along with Mothermind, a platform for mental preparation in pregnancy and birth, and her support of women, earned her recognition as a finalist for Best UK Midwife and Entrepreneur of the Year.
Author of "Calm Waters", Darcey offers evidence-based strategies for positive birth outcomes. Her expertise extends to policy-making, serving as a UN Delegate for the Status of Women and contributing to NICE Guidelines. Currently, she's leading research on early screening and treatment of postpartum PTSD.
Drawing from her wealth of experience caring for women from all walks of life, Darcey's expertise is sought after globally. Whether supporting royalty or those facing adversity, she brings the same dedication to every mother, embodying the belief that all women deserve exceptional care during this transformative journey.
Qualifications:
• BSc Midwifery, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery, King's College London
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, University of Bedfordshire
• Non-Medical Prescribing, University of Bedfordshire
• Medical Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
Expertise: Perinatal Maternal & Infant Mental Health, trauma-informed care for complex birth planning.
Accolades:
• Finalist for Best UK Midwife, The Sun Who Cares Wins Award
• Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year for Isomum
• Author of "Calm Waters"
• Founder of Mothermind and Isomum
Voluntary Work & Research:
• UN Delegate for the Status of Women
• National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines Adoption & Impact Panel Member
• Current research: Implementation of early screening, identification, and treatment of PTSD following childbirth to improve outcomes for women and babies
Instagram: @darceycroft
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TikTok: @pregnancytiktok
Websites:
www.isomum.com
www.mothermind.io
