The Real Cost of Manual Midwife Work
Midwifery practices manage complex, emotionally significant care journeys with multiple touchpoints across pregnancy and the postnatal period, requiring consistent and timely communication. Automation delivers personalised educational content, appointment reminders, and postnatal check-ins that support both mother and midwife throughout the journey.
Antenatal appointment reminders and preparation instructions are sent manually and inconsistently
Expectant mothers between appointments feel unsupported without access to timely, relevant information
Postnatal follow-up is inconsistent, with some new mothers not contacted until their 6-week check
New client intake and booking for private midwifery services is a slow, paper-based process
How the Midwife Workflow Actually Works
Production-grade n8n workflows built specifically for midwife businesses. Every workflow handles edge cases, retries on failure, and alerts you when something needs attention.
Antenatal Appointment Reminder Sequence
Each antenatal appointment triggers an automated reminder 72 hours and 24 hours in advance, including preparation notes (e.g. bring urine sample, partner welcome) specific to the appointment type.
Time saved
3h/week
Impact
Reduces missed antenatal appointments by 30%
Weekly Pregnancy Educational Journey
From booking, expectant mothers receive a weekly SMS or email with relevant information about their current week of pregnancy, what to expect, and when to contact their midwife.
Time saved
3h/week
Impact
Significantly increases client satisfaction and reduces anxiety-driven contact
Postnatal Check-In Sequence
In the first 6 weeks postpartum, new mothers receive automated daily and then weekly wellbeing check-ins covering physical recovery, breastfeeding, and mental health, with escalation prompts for concerns.
Time saved
4h/week
Impact
Improves postnatal mental health screening rates by 50%
Private Midwifery Booking & Intake
Prospective private clients complete an online enquiry and intake form via Jotform, triggering an automated response with a package overview and a Calendly consultation booking link.
Time saved
2h/week
Impact
Increases private consultation conversion by 25%
The Tech Stack We Use
We build on n8n and Jotform, not black-box SaaS tools you don't control. Every midwife workflow ships with full documentation.
What makes PURIST different
- Workflows scoped to how midwife businesses actually operate, not a repackaged generic funnel
- Every automation retries on failure and pages a human when it can't recover on its own
- Live in 7 days, not the 6-week timelines agencies quote
- You own the workflows outright, no lock-in if you ever want to leave
ROI in the First 30 Days
Midwife clients typically hit payback inside 1 month. These are the numbers that move first.
Time recovered per week
12h/week
Revenue impact
$2,800/month
Days to full deployment
7 days
Questions Midwife Owners Ask Before Automating
Can the weekly educational content be personalised for different pregnancy types (e.g. twin pregnancy, VBAC)?
Yes, different educational tracks are available for different pregnancy categories, assigned at intake based on the client's individual circumstances.
How sensitive are the postnatal check-in messages?
All postnatal messages are written with a warm, supportive tone and reviewed by a midwife. Any response indicating postnatal depression risk is immediately escalated to the midwife for a personal call.
Can partners or support persons be included in the communication journey?
Yes, a partner or support person can be added as a secondary contact at intake and included in key communications throughout the pregnancy journey.
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