We pride ourselves on supporting and empowering our mothers-to-be and their birth partners at all times and ensuring they feel as informed and reassured as possible about their birthing experience with us. We encourage and advise all maternity patients to access antenatal care during pregnancy. These sessions are an opportunity for you to find out more information about giving birth, as well as ensuring you and your baby stay healthy as you progress with your pregnancy.
Early pregnancy services
The early pregnancy service at The Portland Hospital is available to give newly expectant mothers the support they need during their first weeks and months of pregnancy.
Our team of experienced sonographers and consultants provide personalised care for women experiencing pain, bleeding, morning sickness or loss of symptoms. We offer a number of ultrasound examinations and routine antenatal screenings, including:
- Early pregnancy and dating scan
- Anatomy
- Growth and Doppler examinations
- NIPT tests
- Chorionic villus sampling
- Amniocentesis
Same-day appointments are often available. If necessary, we can arrange further tests or consultations with a Gynaecologist.
Scanning - 6 weeks of pregnancy
The Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine Unit offers both a consultant and sonographer-led service. Using state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment, you and your partner can share in the experience of seeing your baby grow and mark the milestones in their development as your pregnancy progresses.
All our scans and non-invasive prenatal tests can be booked individually or for your ease you can choose from one of the packages we offer below:
- Early pregnancy reassurance package
- Down's/early screening package
- Growth reassurance package
- Complete scanning package
We also offer a variety of other tests for your choice and reassurance, including:
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) - these non-invasive prenatal tests can be undertaken alongside normal ultrasound scans and screens for Down’s, Edwards and Patau’s Syndrome.
Genetic testing - we provide highly advanced genetic testing programmes for individuals and partners wishing to conceive via IVF.
Please ask a member of the team for more information. For more information please call 020 7390 6350.
Your choice of consultant or midwife-led care
Consultant-led care
Your chosen obstetrician will advise on all aspects of your antenatal and maternity care. They will also arrange your hospital booking for the delivery of your baby and offer an informed choice on all types of birth, from natural delivery to caesarean sections.
Midwife-led care
Maternity care led by a midwife is available for mothers-to-be who are medically and physically low-risk and expecting an uncomplicated pregnancy and birth.
We have a team of highly-experienced, friendly and committed midwives who have the time and resources to empower women wanting a natural birth and to follow their birth plan, including the option of a water birth.
Our complete midwife-led maternity package can be accessed at 10, 20 or 30 weeks and includes:
+ Ultrasound scans
+ Routinely-required blood tests
+ Midwife-led birth with the first 24 hours of stay from admission into your private room at The Portland Hospital
Your midwife-led care journey
View our planners at the stage relevant to your pregnancy journey.
10 week pregnancy planner
During your pregnancy you will be offered the below appointment schedule with our team of dedicated midwives. They will check that you and your baby are well, and provide support and information to help you make informed choices.
Find out more20 week pregnancy planner
During your pregnancy you will be offered the below appointment schedule with our team of dedicated midwives. They will check that you and your baby are well, and provide support and information to help you make informed choices.
Find out more30 week pregnancy planner
During your pregnancy you will be offered the below appointment schedule with our team of dedicated midwives. They will check that you and your baby are well, and provide support and information to help you make informed choices.
Find out moreContact The maternity team
Do you have some questions about our maternity care? You can contact us by phone or email and we'll be happy to help.