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private consultant for high risk pregnancy

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iwantkhaleesiseyebrows · 24/10/2014 14:03

Hi ladies,

It's very early days but due to my history am thinking of going private..... Please can anyone help recommend a private consultant in London or South East who specialises in high risk C-sections? I'm pregnant with DC3 and very nervous due to a very complicated obstetric history ('lost' DS1 at 22 weeks due to bilateral renal agenesis and had 1.7 Litre PPH, had crash C-section with DD1 and had 3.5 litre PPH).

I was told in my debrief that I need a C-section in future pregnancies as I had a 'J-cut' with DD1 and the risk of uterine rupture for vaginal delivery too high. That coupled with my propensity to bleed (was referred to top haematologist at St Thomas but nothing showed up) is making me nervous.

Am thinking of breaking the bank in order to put myself in the care of a specialist consultant. The NHS have been fab but my consultant who dealt with my previous pregnancies is now on long term sick leave. I'm putting a Plan B in place in case the new consultant I am referred to doesn't inspire me with confidence.

Thanks for reading this far......

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ZakuroFujiwara · 24/10/2014 14:22

Just googled - here's the up to date costs:

www.guysandstthomasprivatehealthcare.co.uk/units/the-private-maternity-suite/pricing/

ZakuroFujiwara · 24/10/2014 14:20

I think it cost about 11k all in - I had a c-section. We self-funded so I should know in more detail but I can't remember exactly!

It was a really wonderful experience and Mr Oteng-Ntim was fabulous.

Definitely worth a consultation with him to see if the c-section could be considered essential by BUPA - he would be very straight up with you I'm sure.

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iwantkhaleesiseyebrows · 24/10/2014 14:15

Zakuro - thanks so much for the speedy reply. I'd feel reassured being at St Thomas as that's where one of the top UK bleeding centres is. If you don't mind me asking can I ask how much I should expect to pay?

Apparently my BUPA covers medically essential c-sections but I'm sure they'll be some small print to get them out of paying.

Thanks in advance

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ZakuroFujiwara · 24/10/2014 14:10

Eugene Oteng-Ntim at St Thomas' is wonderful. I had my second under his care at the private suite at St Thomas' in 2009. Very experienced, kind and calm - I transferred to him for similar (although not as serious) concerns as you have. Couldn't recommend him highly enough.