Patient stories
Some of our patients share their experiences of having a baby at The Portland Hospital
Safia’s three positive birthing experiences at The Portland
Lucy's caesarean delivery
Lucy shares her experience of having a baby by C-section
Ellie's story: the importance of expert intervention for ovarian torsion
When Ellie, aged 33, began experiencing cramping during a weekend away, she assumed it was bad period pain. But when the pain intensified, Ellie knew that there was something wrong. Here she speaks about her treatment of ovarian torsion at The Harley Street Clinic with Mr Osama Naji.
Fiona's high risk pregnancy
When Fiona was diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening condition during pregnancy, The Portland Hospital helped her to deliver her baby safely.
Natasha's birth story
Giving birth at The Portland Hospital is becoming a family tradition for new grandmother Tessa Courage and her daughter Natasha Crystal.
Laura's premature baby
When baby Grey was born at 31 weeks, he seemed healthy. But his condition quickly deteriorated, and he developed breathing and heart problems.
Linseys hypnobirthing experience
Moaza’s miracle baby
Moaza is thought to be the first woman to have a child born from ovarian tissue collected before puberty.
Rebecca's water birth
At The Portland Hospital, first-time mother Rebecca found the perfect, peaceful environment to welcome her 'water baby' Kai into the world.