Private consultants for caesarean

[martha7731]

This question is not dissimilar to Kitstwins' question about consultants below, but with a slightly different emphasis!

Last October, I had an early miscarriage - it was my first pregnancy. Though I obviously can't know this, I'm convinced that part of the reason I miscarried was that I was in a state of terror about the whole process, particularly the birth part - to the point where I couldn't really eat/sleep/function at all.

I am now considering getting pregnant again - and also seeing a psychotherapist to try and deal with some of my issues beforehand so I don't go quite as mental this time! But what has become apparent is that the only way I could ever have a baby is by elective caesarean - and I don't say this lightly by any means, as I do know all of the many disadvantages and risks involved.

If I did get pregnant again, I would seriously consider going private (I'm based in London), so what I wanted to know was if anyone had any recommendations of private consultants who would be suitable given my various anxieties? I know that if I pay for a caesarean I can get one, but I would like a consultant who took my fears and choices seriously rather than simply writing me off as 'too posh to push'. Ideally within a private wing of an NHS hospital, but am willing to consider all options.

[orangina]

Hi Martha,
If you want to contact me, you can either CAT me (I think by clicking on my name?) or email me on july dot nanny at yahoo dot co dot uk. Would recommend you contact consultant as soon as you now youj are pregnant. You could of course contact him or her beforehand to have a consultation to discuss your issues etc, in preparation of getting pg, if that would help with anxieties etc. Let me know if you do email me as i don't always check that email account!

[orangina]

(sorry for double post)
mum1369, maybe we had the same consultant?!

[Mum1369]

Maybe...! I was at St Thomas' ???? Lansdell Suite ??

[orangina]

No, I was at the Lindo, don't think it is the same one.... good to know there is more than 1 lovely consultant who listens to the issues you raise!

[slinkiemalinki]

At C&W the Kensington ward was full by the time I was 11 weeks last time. But in the summer they are increasing it from 6 to 16 beds, so thankfully it will be easier to get a place (and lovely and brand new). I booked my doctor immediately I discovered I was pregnant (at under 4 wks), but as I have only seen him once, and I am pretty straightforward, can't recommend him specifically for your situation as don't know enough yet! Good luck.

[expatinscotland]

It's pretty sad how many people who have consultants who don't listen to or consider seriously the concerns of their patients.

I thought that was part of their job.

[spottedandstriped]

I would recommend Ed Dorman at John and Lizzies. I am sure he would listen to you

[olphi]

Hi Martha,

On the subject of how early do you have to go private - you can actually go as late as third trimester, it will actually be a bit cheaper. At least you could with my ob, I can email you his details, if you CAT me.

I know you have your mind set, but there are a lot of things about cesarean you just can't get from the internet. Yes, you can handle your baby, but your scars hurt when you pick him up. (The internal scars actually hurt more than the one on the skin.) Or when you get out of bed. Or laugh, cough and sneeze. And there are digestion issues as well. It's been 3 months since my elective cs (for medical reasons), and I am still not 100%.

[luvaduck]

not going to enter into the debate but the lindo wing at st marys is s good bet for a good consultant if that is your choice...its attached to nhs hospital so medical registrars/paeds etc around if needed. its not plush but def good.
john smith, mr teoh, mr karl murphy, jenny hyam and katy clifford are all excellent and nice.

[Trolleydolly71]

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