maternity

Midwifery Services

Here at The Portland Hospital for Women and Children, we understand the importance of providing holistic maternity care throughout your pregnancy which is why we provide a range of services to support mothers-to-be and new families through this exciting period of their lives. Women may access the midwifery services of The Portland Hospital in a variety of ways:

Midwifery Service	Description	2007 Fee
Midwife Led Delivery	All inclusive maternity package available from 12th week of pregnancy	£7,975*
Core Midwifery Package	Delivery package based on joining from from 36th week of pregnancy	£4,975*
Midwifery Support Clinic	Personalised consultations for antenatal or postnatal care	£75* per consultation

*Prices valid to end of June 2008

For more information on each of these Midwifery services, please read the details below:

Midwife Led Delivery Service (MLDS)

Based within the hospital's new Maternal and Fetal Wellbeing Centrethe Midwife Led Delivery Service is a dynamic service provided by a small team of friendly and committed midwives offering a welcoming and relaxed environment for women with uncomplicated pregnancies.

The team provides care with support from leading Consultant Obstetricians, Sonographers and Physiotherapists. It offers the opportunity to get to know the Midwives caring for you in your pregnancy and labour, and for them to get to know you. The package of care is inclusive of routine ultrasound scans, antenatal care and delivery by team members who also visit during the postnatal hospital period. The package is based on use of a standard room, midwifery care and a 48 hour hospital stay from the time of admission.

Core Midwife Packages

The Core Midwife Package is similar to the shared care option offered within the NHS and is available to women who had a previous uncomplicated pregnancy and are expecting their second or subsequent baby. Bookings are taken from the 30th week of pregnancy.

The package is based on a planned normal delivery with the midwife on duty at the time. It includes two antenatal appointments with the Midwifery Booking Clinic with delivery and postnatal care provided by staff based on the maternity ward. It does not provide the same continuity of care as the MLDS package which includes routine antenatal care from 12 weeks through to labour. It is essential for all previous antenatal care to have been provided in the UK for ease of transfer of medical notes.

Package fees for 2008 start from £4,975. Further information can be obtained from the midwives on 020 7390 6318. Bookings can not be taken for this service until 30 weeks gestation.

Midwifery Support Clinic

The Midwifery Support Clinic is available for consultations during the antenatal period and for new mothers up to 28 days post delivery.

The clinic offers one-to-one midwifery advice and support for all areas of concern including lifestyle changes, breast feeding and baby’s health checks. Appointments can be booked by contacting the midwives on 020 7390 6318 and are charged at £75 per half hour consultation.