Tana Ramsay, 51, the wife of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, has embarked on a new career path by studying to become a midwife. She enrolled on a midwifery course at a London university last year, with her family reportedly delighted by the move. A source close to the family said they 'could not be more proud' of her career pivot.
Tana, who has six children with Gordon, previously worked as a nursery school teacher and published six cookbooks over two decades. She also ran a beauty salon in Wandsworth, London, called All About the Girl, which closed in 2023. In 2016, she suffered a late-term miscarriage at five months pregnant, delivering a stillborn son named Rocky.
According to a source quoted in the Mail, those close to Tana believe midwifery is a 'perfect match' for her, given her empathetic nature and experience as a mother. 'She used to be a nursery school teacher and is a fantastic, kind and empathetic mum and friend. Tana's the person you'd want at your side if you were giving birth,' the source said.
Tana has long been an advocate for midwives. In 2024, she and Gordon presented a Pride of Britain Award to retired midwife Agnes Nisbett, 87, who was recognised for her work with grieving mothers who lost babies to stillbirth. During the ceremony, Gordon became emotional, saying, 'Six years ago we experienced that, so we couldn't be happier to be here.'
Tana has previously acknowledged the challenges of balancing childcare with Gordon's demanding career. She admitted feeling resentment at times, saying, 'When I say resent, it's just sometimes I'd be like "Do you need to sit on the sofa and rest and watch the news and have 10 minutes to yourself? because I can't do that."' However, she added that she gets over it and now feels it is the right time to pursue her passion.
