Private Maternity Care in London
Our expert team of Obstetrician, Midwifes and to Pregnancy Specialists in London will care for throughout your journey all the way to birth
Private Pregnancy and Maternity Care in London
Ms Nzelu recognises that each individual and pregnancy is unique in their characteristics and requirements. Therefore, the following care pathway is intended to provide a guide.
Upon the first scheduled appointment, or ‘meet and greet’, there will be the opportunity to ensure that the care pathway is tailored to suit the holistic needs of you and your pregnancy.
What the package includes:
- Free ‘meet and greet’ to determine individual needs and discuss plan of care
- Fetal medicine specialist led ultrasound scans
- All antenatal consultations and examinations
- A 2-4 weeks’ visit following birth (post-natal)
- 3 midwife appointment fees
What the package does not include:
- Pathology fees such as blood tests, swabs etc.
- Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)
At each of the following appointments, in addition to that specified below, Ms Nzelu will ask questions relating to your ongoing physical and emotional health and discuss any concerns you might have.
Viability Scan/Dating Scan
At this appointment, an early pregnancy scan can be performed, which will provide reassurance that the pregnancy is developing in the correct place (the uterus) and confirm that the dates are compatible with your last menstrual period.
It is also a great opportunity to meet Ms Nzelu, who will take a comprehensive history to find out about you and your partner, your background and any concerns or preferences you might have.
Together, we can create a bespoke pathway of care for throughout your pregnancy and following the birth of your baby. This would include investigations that can be performed early in your pregnancy such as the different booking blood tests, sending a mid-stream urine sample and checking your blood pressure.
Finally, we can discuss the different packages of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) available at LPC, helping you to navigate this important decision in time for when you return at 10 weeks.
NIPT and 10 Week Anomaly Scan
Ms Nzelu will perform an early anomaly scan at 10 weeks, which aims to exclude 10 severe fetal anomalies visible at this stage. At this appointment, if you wish and with further opportunity to ask questions regarding the options available, you can proceed with NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Test).
Optional: Consultation with our Genetic Counsellor and Midwife Osteopath Appointment.
Early Fetal/Nuchal translucency scan and consultation
The Early Fetal Scan, is our improved and more comprehensive version of the traditional nuchal translucency scan is another thorough top to toe examination of your baby to exclude anomalies at an early gestation and ensure healthy development of the pregnancy.
This appointment also provides opportunity to review the results of any investigations taken to date and discuss any early pregnancy symptoms.
Early Anatomy Scan
The early anatomy scan aims to screen for >100 serious anomalies typically screened for in the NHS at the mid trimester scan performed between 19 – 22 weeks.
mid trimester anatomy scan (optional cervical length) and consultation
The anomaly scan performed by Ms Nzelu has a more comprehensive checklist of fetal structures than the mid-trimester anatomy NHS scan.
In addition to the fetal structures, Ms Nzelu can evaluate for ultrasound markers that help predict the risk of developing a condition called pre-eclampsia later in pregnancy or having a small baby. She will discuss with you the option of measuring the cervical length at this scan.
anatomy and wellbeing scan
Another detailed scan will be performed to assess anatomy as the baby has grown and overall well-being of the pregnancy.
Ms Nzelu will discuss blood tests that are typically carried out at this stage in the pregnancy, the option of screening for diabetes in pregnancy, sending a mid-stream urine sample and checking your blood pressure.
fetal wellbeing scan and consultation
From this stage onwards, it is important to monitor the growth of the baby and overall wellbeing of the pregnancy. This will occur through a detailed scan checking the baby’s size, position and the ‘blood flows’, otherwise known as Dopplers’. These scans will occur every 2-4 weeks depending on the individual need until birth.
In addition to ensuring health of the baby, Ms Nzelu will ensure ongoing health of you. This will occur through taking a thorough history, monitoring your blood pressure, and reviewing the need for any additional tests.
fetal wellbeing scan and consultation
In addition to that already specified above, this is an important time to confirm the details of your birth plan and discuss any lingering questions you might have about the last remaining weeks of your pregnancy, birth and immediately after birth.
Postnatal checkup
Not only a wonderful opportunity for Ms Nzelu to meet your baby, but also to debrief on your birth and discuss any concerns you might have, family planning as well as future pregnancies where appropriate.
Routinely, all women following birth are seen by their GP at 6 – 8 weeks. This appointment provides a bridge to access support after birth whilst waiting for the routine check-up.
Obstetric, Fetal and Maternal medicine services
This is our most comprehensive package for a full obstetric follow-up throughout your pregnancy. If you choose this package from the early stages of your pregnancy, you will have at least 15 appointments and scans to have a full picture of the progress of your pregnancy.
This is where our specialists join forces to provide world class diagnostics, obstetric advice, fetal medicine expertise and outstanding care throughout your pregnancy journey.
This will culminate in the delivery of your baby in the private Portland Hospital or at the private Fitzrovia Wing at UCLH.
Call us on 020 3687 2939 to enquire about this package. Or book an initial consultation with Dr Nzelu.
Pregnancy is a transformative experience for all women, it involves significant changes to your body and health. Our obstetrician care expert is here to answer all your questions and address any concerns you may have to do with maternal medicine.
Pregnancy is a transformative life experience for you and your body. Our experts in Obstetrics and Gynaecology offer a comprehensive health check up before and after your pregnancy journey.
They will be able to advise on issues such as pelvic health, various blood tests and general health enquiries after your pregnancy.
Being world leaders in fetal scanning, we are experts in the diagnosis of congenital fetal anomalies that may affect your baby during pregnancy. Our consultant obstetrician is able to advise and provide second opinion on various questions regarding fetal medicine.
Ms Nazelu is also available for a pre-conception consultation to discuss various concerns regarding maternal/gynaecological health.
This can also be done in conjunction with a preconception carrier screening with our expert genetic counsellor.
