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Antenatal care

Obstetric-led care

This means that you will see an obstetrician at the hospital for your appointments.
In Short
If you have a higher risk pregnancy, for example, you have health problems such as diabetes, there's a family history of medical problems, or you are carrying more than one baby, you may move to obstetrician-led care. This means you will see a Consultant for all your appointments.

This means that you will always see an obstetrician at the hospital for every appointment. He or she will review your medical notes, arrange for extra scans and if necessary discuss your baby’s medical needs before and after the birth.

Lots of women who have obstetric led care go on to have perfectly healthy babies and straightforward births, so don’t automatically worry if you are referred to an obstetrician. Extra scans give everyone advanced notice if your baby becomes unwell and the hospital can arrange to deliver your baby a little earlier if needs be.

Please click HERE for more information on the differences between Midwife-led care and Consultant-led care at The Portland Hospital.

DISCLAIMER
This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Essential Parent has used all reasonable care in compiling the information from leading experts and institutions but makes no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. For details click here.