Midwifery Services
Additional Support Services
Midwifery Booking Clinic
Mothers-to-be who are booked under the care of a Consultant Obstetrician must attend the Midwifery Booking Clinic. This is a pre-assessment clinic which provides the opportunity to meet a member of the midwifery team prior to admission. It also enables you to discuss your personal needs and requirements with a member of the midwife team. The midwife will offer a wealth of information on newborn screening, nutrition, health and wellbeing throughout pregnancy, and they will also discuss your birth plan and delivery at The Portland Hospital. All women will be invited to attend, however should you not receive an invitation you can contact the midwives directly on 020 7390 6318.
Consultant Referral Clinic
Consultant Obstetricians can refer women to this midwife led clinic for routine medical tests including blood screening, swabs and scans.
Anaesthetic Clinic
Mothers-to-be may be referred by their Consultant Obstetrician or midwife to meet a Consultant Anaesthetist prior to delivery if they wish to further discuss pain relief options. The Consultant Anaesthetist will undertake a health assessment and advise you on the medical options for pain relief available to you.
Breastfeeding Specialist
The Portland Hospital has Breastfeeding Specialists available to provide new mothers with support and advice on how to breastfeed their newborn babies. Women can ask their midwife for further information including fees and arranging a consultation.
