Kensington Ward Chelsea and Westminster

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darlingbabs1
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Kensington Ward Chelsea and Westminster

Postby darlingbabs1 » Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:02 pm

Hi, does anyone have any experience of giving birth here privately? I have been let down by my obstetrician at St Thomas' and now have to change hospitals/obs at 26 wks preg. Not ideal! i would be super grateful if anyone has any info if they have been here.
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Re: Kensington Ward Chelsea and Westminster

Postby mumtozoe » Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:12 am

Hi,

Yes, I had my daughter there in May 2009... having transfered from NHS care at 16 weeks pregnant.

I was consultant-led, as too high risk to be midwife led unfortunately. :(

I have to say it was great, it was expensive, but money very well spent. I ended up with an emergency c-section, so it was great to be able to have your own room/bathroom etc, and it was so quiet and peaceful! They let my husband stay on a camp bed in my room, and it was all in all a great experience.

Most of the midwives were very nice, and helpful, although I felt I could have been given a bit more help with breast feeding...

It was also nice to be able to walk around the unit knowing that it was secure and private.

I don't know if any of the consultants will have space at this stage of pregnancy, but worth asking.

Good luck!

A x
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