PRIVATE OBSTETRIC CARE
Private maternity care offers significant advantages to what is usually offered within the NHS. The maternity care we provide within the NHS system in many ways is very good, however when it comes to continuity of care and tailoring care to the specific needs of the parents, it can be found wanting. Private Maternity care provides you with a much more personal level of service and support which is provided by top specialists in their field.
Key features include:
- Your pregnancy will be managed at every stage by an experienced Obstetric Consultant. You will have direct access to your speciaist throughout your pregnancy, who will be just a phonecall away throughout your pregnancy.
- Continuity of care -you will have the reassurance of seeing your chosen specialist there at each of your antenatal visits and having them there to personally manage your delivery.
- Flexibility to arrange your appointments to suit your life-style & your availability.
- Easy access to alternative therapies (eg. Hypnobirthing, Massage therapy, Reflexology).
- NHS units are often stretched especially on the postnatal wards. In comparison private maternity units will typically provide greater midwifery support allowing you to recover from the delivery whilst also providing you with the support and confidence you need in caring for your newborn baby.
- Finally your in-patient stay will be in comfortable surroundings with hotel-type facilities. Your partner will have the option of staying with you throughout your stay. All private maternity units now provide double beds in their postnatal rooms for this purpose. Your visitors can come to see you at your convenience without having to worry about rigid visiting times.
Ultimately the aim is to provide you with as fulfilling an experience of your pregnancy and delivery as possible.