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Located opposite the internationally renowned Portland Hospital, The London Maternity Centre is a premier destination for mums-to-be. Founded by highly respected obstetricians Dr Karl Murphy and Dr Lorin Lakasing, here you can expect the very best care during pregnancy and delivery.

Together, Dr Murphy and Dr Lakasing have more than two decades of experience delivering babies. Both specialise in complicated, high-risk pregnancies, so you can rest assured that whatever your circumstances, at The London Maternity Centre you are in very safe hands.

Deliveries are undertaken at two of the UK’s leading maternity hospitals, The Portland Hospital for Women and Children and The Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital. Both centers have an excellent international reputation for maternity care and operate to the highest standards of clinical practice.

Tours of the hospitals can be arranged for our patients prior to delivery.

Introduction

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Dr Karl MurphyMD FRCOG FRCPI DCHConsultant ObstetricianSpecialist in Perinatology and Fetal Medicine

One of the UK’s most eminent obstetricians, Dr Karl Murphy qualified in medicine in 1981 and in 1994, became a consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Since this time, he has been providing full private care to mothers who wish to have one-to-one treatment throughout pregnancy and birth. He has considerable expertise in the field of Obstetric Ultrasound, Prenatal Diagnosis and High Risk Obstetrics.

Dr Murphy has RCOG sub-specialist accreditation in Fetal Medicine, and is in charge of the Fetal Medicine Unit at St Mary’s Hospital, where he has practiced for many years at the famed Lindo Wing.

Dr Lorin LakasingMD FRCOGConsultant ObstetricianSpecialist in Fetal Medicine

With a career spanning two decades, Dr Lorin Lakasing is one of the country’s leading obstetricians, called on widely as an authority in her field. She has been delivering babies for many years at St Mary’s celebrated Lindo Wing and is experienced in managing both normal and complex pregnancies.

Dr Lakasing has worked in several London Teaching Hospitals and is an NHS consultant at Imperial College NHS Trust (St Mary’s and Queen Charlotte’s Hospitals). She contributes regularly to the Imperial College NHS Trust Clinical Guidelines Group.

Consultant Obstetricians

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Miss Carmel GaffneyRGN RM BSc (Hons)Midwife

A trainer and supervisor of midwives, Carmel has been practicing as a midwife for 22 years, and as a Labour Ward Co-ordinator for over 14 years. She provides helpful clinical advice and reassurance for women booked at The London Maternity Centre, including a telephone helpline service, for any minor concerns and queries. This is available every weekday, between 9.00am and 5.00pm.

During your pregnancy, you will have the opportunity to meet Carmel in a consultation, usually scheduled around 24 weeks.

Miss Helen DoranPractice Manager

Helen is an experienced Practice Manager with particular experience in Women’s Healthcare. She has in-depth knowledge about all administrative matters related to The London Maternity Centre and is responsible for booking your appointments, answering your queries relating to fees and payment, and dealing with paperwork from Medical Insurance Companies.

Helen is an important port of call for all London Maternity Centre patients and always ready to help

Support Team

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6-8 Weeks Dating Scan

8-10 Weeks Booking Appointment

12-13 Weeks Nuchal Scan/Combined Screening/Booking Blood Tests

13-14 Weeks Obstetrician Appointment

16-18 Weeks Obstetrician Appointment

20-21 Weeks Anomaly Scan

22-24 Weeks Obstetrician Appointment

26-28 Weeks Mid-Trimester Blood Tests

28-29 Weeks Obstetrician Appointment

31-32 Weeks Obstetrician Appointment

32-34 Weeks Fetal Growth and Well-being Scan

34-36 Weeks Obstetrician

36-37 Weeks Third Trimester Blood Tests/Swabs

38 Weeks Obstetrician Appointment

39 Weeks Obstetrician Appointment

40 Weeks Obstetrician Appointment

Private Maternity Care Package

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Maintaining good maternal health and ensuring a safe delivery for your baby are our main priorities at The London Maternity Centre. We specialise in comprehensive care packages that support you from your very first appointment, through delivery, and for six weeks into the postnatal period.

We tailor your birth plan to ensure it fits with your personal vision as much as possible – and most importantly, to suit your health needs. During consultations you will have the opportunity to discuss all aspects of your care with your obstetrician. In our experience, this joint planning process is critical in ensuring a rewarding and safe pregnancy experience.

A standard schedule of care for a normal pregnancy is listed below. However in the event of complications, your appointments may need to be more frequent.

Weeks Appointments

The London Maternity Centre specialises in comprehensive pregnancy care packages, however in certain circumstances, an expectant mother will contact us later into pregnancy to arrange delivery, in which case different fees and special arrangements will apply.

Private Childbirth

Birth by Caesarean Section

Birth by Caesarean Section

Some women develop conditions in late pregnancy which require delivery to be by planned Caesarean Section. Other women will choose to be delivered by elective Caesarean Section for personal reasons. In these circumstances, it may be possible for you to be booked for the Caesarean delivery only, and six weeks of postnatal care.

In such an event you are in very safe hands. Both Dr Murphy and Dr Lakasing are experts in high-risk pregnancy and have extensive experience in performing Caesarean Sections. Both The Portland Hospital and The Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hopital have state of the art facilities for the procedure.

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Many women, especially those in their first pregnancy, attend antenatal classes. Designed to educate on all aspects of childbirth and the care of your newborn, these sessions also enable you to access support from other women that may be experiencing similar concerns. Many find antenatal classes helpful for building confidence while preparing for motherhood. Your birthing partner may also choose to attend. The London Maternity Centre is linked to some of the most highly-regarded providers of antenatal classes in London, which can help to prepare you as much as possible for your big day.

Complementary Therapies can also enable you to relax as much as possible while you areexpecting. The London Maternity Centre can recommend expert practitioners at The Portland Hospital for treatments like acupuncture and reflexology, that can help to provide comfort during your pregnancy.

Antenatal Classes and Complementary Therapies

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The Portland Hospital is a fully private hospital in London that specialises in the care of women and children. The hospital is known for its high standards of clinical care and the maternity services have an excellent reputation.

The surroundings at The Portland Hospital are immaculate and attractive, making it a reassuring place for mums-to-be. There is an impressive ratio of nursing staff per patient and safety is of paramount importance.

All the relevant facilities are available in the event of a clinical emergency. The Portland Hospital boasts an emergency obstetric operating theatre, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a Special Care Baby Unit and an Adult High Dependency Unit. All these services are staffed by Consultants in the relevant specialties. In addition, there is a 24 hour resident Consultant Anaesthetic service for the Labour Ward. Clinical staff are trained in basic life support, with many staff also trained in intermediate and advanced life support, newborn life support and paediatric advanced life support.

The London Maternity Centre consulting rooms are based opposite the hospital site.

Hospitals

The Portland Hospital

Founded in 1845, St Mary’s Hospital is held in very high regard both in the UK and abroad. The Lindo Wing is the private maternity unit within this NHS hospital and has a long standing reputation for high quality maternity services. The unit has recently undergone extensive refurbishment and is now comprised of 17 en-suite rooms specially designed for maternity care and a nursery.

Both of our obstetricians, Dr Murphy and Dr Lakasing, have been practicing at the Lindo Wing for many years and enjoy the support of experienced midwives and nursery nurses at the unit.

The Lindo Wing

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Consultant Fees

Personally tailored, consultant-led packages range from £4,500 to £7,000 depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy.

Please our Practice Manager Helen for more information. NB. This fee does not include Blood Tests, Obstetric Scans and Hospital Fees.

For more information on Hospital Fees please call the relevant hospital.

The Portland Hospital - Maternity Enquiry Line: 020 7390 6068The Lindo Wing - Maternity Coordinator: 020 3312 6224

UK Insurers do not cover private maternity care. Even in the rare circumstance that you qualify for an emergency Caesarean Section, only a proportion of the total fee is usually refunded.

Private pregnancy care is undertaken on the basis that consultant fees are settled directly and in full on receipt of invoices. Thereafter, we will help you to recover any funds owed to you by your insurance company.

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Medical Insurance

Contact Us

The London Maternity Centre212-214 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5QN

Phone: 020 7390 6327

E-mail: info@londonmaternitycentre.com

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