Nubiana, I would recommend Queen Charlotte. I am American and generally don't have many kind words for the NHS organisation (this is not directed at the individuals who make up the organisation, but aqt the organisation as a whole), but I thought QC was fab. Had DS there by planned section 4 years ago.

Hello, I'm Belgian, 25 weeks pregnant with my first baby and in London! I'm currently at the Whittington but have a first appointment at UCLH next week.
I haven't been very happy at the Whittington until now (even been shouted at by a midwife because I had forgotten my yellow book at my second appointment. She asked me what kind of mother I will be and if I could understand what she was saying!) so will check UCLH out...
I suppose it is also a question of luck as some of the midwives at the Whittington are lovely.

Im french too, ttc-ing number 2

June - they are a few mums & babies french groups in london - check the consulate and the internet

Nubia - i had my 1st at the whittington and to be honest it was ok. Just remember to be very assertive with the midwives.

Hey, I'm french as well, 40 weeks pg (any day now!) and in London too (been here for over 10 years).
I think my biggest challenge will be to bring up my child bilingual as I do not know many french people here.

hi everyone congrats on your pregnancies.
i'm french and been living in london for 3 years. i'm currently 13weeks pregnant and i'm quite worreidhaving my first baby in london. had a MC in january and the staff in the hiospital ui had my last scan was horrible. my sister had her daughter at St Thomas and was quite happy but hated her midwife !! lol
my family is not far but i miss the service in french hospital. my mum had my 3 brothers in the same hospital and never complain about anything !
which hospital would you recommend to have my baby?
i'm quite worried to be neglected and not look after properly and can't afford a private clinic...
any ideas ?
thanks

Hi everyone - congrats & welcome!

huxflux I know exactly what you mean about cravings for food from home. We have spent a fortune at our local South African shop on some basics that I simply _had_ to have RIGHT NOW.

It is going to be an expensive pregnancy in more way than one

I'm british living in Saudi Arabia and 17 weeks pregnant with my 4th (i know, mad woman!) 1st two born in UK but number 3 born here 2 years ago and planning on having this one here too. standard of care was fantastic (except DD was born half way through ramadam - the islamic month of fasting) which meant crazy hospital hours for appointments and ages to get birth certificate) other than that, was fabulous and the dr who did my c-section was wonderful and let my DH be present which is not the done thing in saudi.
Meripng, don't worry about having an elective c section, I had one with DC2 and was very easy to organise (I had back problems) and as you've already had two C-sections it should be obvious you need another. Don't worry and good luck

Hi! Swedish living in England. I'm lucky to be so "close" to my family but it's still confusing to be away from home. I'm 19 weeks pregnant and have just realised one issue with being so far away - I get pregnancy cravings for things that I cannot get in the UK

Hi, I'm English having my first baby in a few weeks in Spain. It's been a pretty confusing time, and there's always a surprise around the corner. They're not great at keeping you in the loop or letting you know the options, they don't really like the mother getting much of a say about anything really but I'm fighting my corner best I can! It takes lots of research and I have been v. lucky to have lots of pregnant friends both English and Spanish to compare notes with. Good luck everyone in getting the birth you want!

Yep, I noticed that once I posted, oh well, I'm sure there are plenty of expats with babies on the way left!