Feedback on University College Hospital for antenatal care and birth?

[Minkies13]

Hi Ladies,

I hope you don't mind me posting in here. I've only recently found out I'm pregnant and would love some feedback on the antenatal care at UCH from those who have currently or previously used their services.

I've only moved to London from Australia 5 months ago so I don't know the NHS system/hospitals well in London. I'm finding it near impossible to find recent reviews on the different hospital's maternity wards around my area (Islington).

I was hoping to talk to a Dr at my medical practice about this and to get a referral, however it seems getting an appointment this close to Christmas is not going to happen.

So... are any of you ladies using this maternity ward and have feedback? Are you happy with the care? Have you given birth there? Should I just self-refer there rather than waiting for my Dr to see me? Any other hospital recommendations?

Sorry for the questions, I feel slightly lost in this new system.

Thanks

Hi All, bumping this as I am booked at at. Thomas but looking to change to UCL. Anyone who has a recent experience please share. TIA

Picking this up again I’m at st Thomas’s but considering moving as I have a more complicated birth due to scar tissue is UCH better?

I had both of mine at UCH. The first one vaginally but was forceps due to being big baby and not quite right position (back to back). My second was elective c section due to being breech- although the midwife did reassure me that if I did want to deliver vaginally it wouldn't be a problem.I cannot rate them highly enough in terms of level of care and the resources they have. I've had the full menu of interventions (having wanted a water birth both times- 😂) and it's never been an issue with them. They are wonderful. It is very busy and can feel like Piccadilly Circus, but I felt very safe with them both times.
Also, if of interest, the pain relief they provide is Diamorphine, not pethidine, as it has a better side effect profile on baby (so I'm told).