GHP / November 2017 29 , 1706GH04 Accessible, Individual & Quality Care Miracle in Progress offers a wide range of 4D ultrasound scan packages & antenatal classes. Tomark their success in achieving theMost Outstanding Private Pregnancy Company – Shepshed, we interviewed Director, Jo Proud to learn about the company’s background and the range of services on offer for pregnant women. Miracle in Progress offer 4D ultrasound scans, from their clinic based in Shepshed near Leicester and they are open seven days a week from 9am - 8pm. They provide unique and private services to women during the precious time of pregnancy. They also offer 4D ultrasound and other pregnancy services, including 3D ultrasound at their clinics. Director, Jo Proud, Gynaecology, Midwife, Obstetric Sonographer has worked for the NHS since 1995 and gained a first-class honours degree, as a qualified midwife in 2004. Jo worked at Leicester hospitals and community, as a midwife where she gained a post graduate certificate in medical ultrasound. Jo specialises in early pregnancy and gynaecology scans, plus she works closely with the surrounding hospitals, allowing her to refer women as and when needed. Jo opened miracle in progress in 2010 and through both compassion and hard work, the business has continued to thrive. Jo has three children, Daisy, Eliza and Thomas and has amazing support from her husband Nathan. Jo has built a huge portfolio, from caring for many celebrity women including Katie Price, Kerry Katona, Sam Bailey, Natasha Hamilton, Anthony Costa, Michelle Heaton and Jamie and Rebekah Vardy. Jo spills the beans on how long Miracle in Progress has been running for, as well as an overview of the services provided. “As an experienced midwife, I wanted to develop access for women and their families to experience diagnostic and bonding scans, as well as provide opportunities for all family members to be involved in the scanning appointment. With a centrally based clinic, ideally located off the M1, Miracle in Progress can see clients access their services, as far as Manchester down to south London. “Our clinics are owned and run by professional, dedicated midwives and qualified obstetrics and gynaecology sonographers who thrive in the job they do, in offering many pregnancy packages from gynaecology scans, follicle tracking, blood tests, early scans, gender confirmation and the latest 3D/4D HD and silhouette scans. We are the only clinic to offer gender scans as early as 15 weeks and four days. We thrive on our experience to enable capturing your baby in several moving images and can often show families live footage of their baby yawning, stretching with the hiccups and sucking their thumbs. “Most recently, our expansion has permitted not only a third scanner to ensure we can see even more families, but also a vast area dedicated to baby clothes and items for your nursery. With a delightful range of bespoke Spanish clothes, the temptation is often far too great.” Jo is keen to tell us next, her thoughts on achieving the prestigious Most Outstanding Private Pregnancy Company – Shepshed accolade and what this means to her and the company. “As an award-winning clinic in 2015 and 2016, we most certainly thought there would be a day when awards would stop coming through the door. As a company that thrives on its success, we are not willing to stop here. We are totally blown away by the company’s continued growth and devotion shown by our clients. Thank you for awarding our success. “With the nature of our business, we try and be as accessible as possible, to ensure we outreach to as many families as we can. This takes long hours and sheer commitment from our staff. Despite the input of an almost 24-hour service, here at Miracle in Progress, our families come first and this is evident from the moment clients contact the clinics. Rewards for us comes in ways of seeing the success of pregnancy journeys and thankful parents, who without our help wouldn’t be enjoying parenthood as much as they are. “We have a vast number of ladies who are struggling to become pregnant, our knowledge, services and referral systems gives these couples the very best chance in achieving a successful pregnancy. To be awarded the Most Outstanding Private Pregnancy Company – Shepshed accolade, is a fabulous pat on the back for us.” In closing, Jo reveals how she sees Miracle in Progress developing in 2017 and beyond. “Every year, we achieve a little more. When we think about it, we have exceeded our goals and have reached even more. In 2016, we had a dedicated charity calendar, with the proceeds going to the Downs Syndrome Charity. We can sell the calendars worldwide and even made the top tabloids as well as the TV news channels. Could we ever sell more? This year, we have a new calendar for 2018. The company’s ‘Call the Midwife’ shoot included our very own scanned mums and their babies and the sales will be split to SANDS and KICKS COUNT. These are two very special charities close to the company’s heart, that are supporting our efforts, so we hope to sell as many as possible. “Our midwives will be attending two very important educational dates this year. This year we have decided to squeeze in two, one in Derby and the other in Dubai. This is our little treat. Last year, we set off to Monaco experience the most exhilarating Follicle Tracking course. The company’s main aim of 2017 beyond is to continue to embed our professional vision, be accessible as well as individual and to always provide nothing less than quality care.” Company: Miracle in Progress Name: Jo Proud Email:
[email protected] Web Address: www. miracleinprogress.co.uk Address: 28 Hall Croft, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9AN UK Telephone: +44 (0)1509 508 222