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Whittington or UCLH for high risk pregnancy

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Segolette · 20/08/2020 22:26

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if someone could tell me which one of the two (Whittington v UCLH) is best for a woman that is at advanced maternal age, IVF conception, several miss carriages in the past and in need of c section birth?
Both look great but it would be good which one would be best for all the mentioned reasons

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SentientAndCognisant · 20/08/2020 23:21

IMO, UCH is the better of the two
Clinically
Environmentally
Excellent NICU and SCBU

Segolette · 20/08/2020 23:33

Thanks for taking the time to answer. What does NICU and SCBU mean?

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Segolette · 20/08/2020 23:41

It seems like UCLH cost for the private room is very very expensive (£850) does anyone know how much it's is at Whittington?

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SentientAndCognisant · 21/08/2020 00:01

Hi
So sorry for acronyms

NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Usually v premature, babies, very unwell babies Maybe on ventilator. Feeding via Nasogastric Tube,Cots enclosed

SCBU babies who need additional support. Cots open and closed

You said it is a high risk pg, in the event of baby needing additional help UCH is a regional referral centre

I wish you well in your pg. Do talk to your MIdwife and let her know what’s your concerns. The losses you’ve experienced . This is obviously a happy,scary time. It’s A lot to process

Visit both locations see what you think ,what do you think is best for
you , it’s a very personal decision

SirVixofVixHall · 21/08/2020 00:03

UCH. My dds born there, and I was an older mother (and although not with any other risk factors that you list, I did get pre- eclampsia) .
Things may have changed recently, but UCH was the better hospital.

Edinburghfalls · 21/08/2020 00:05

Hi
Are you on Facebook? If so, you should join your local mums and dads/or parent group and ask in there..

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