Pregnancy has a transformative effect on the woman’s body. Our postnatal check-up in London is designed to investigate and screen for potential health problems, including mental health problems, post-delivery.
This package is currently available by request only — call us on 020 3687 2939 or send us an enquiry and we will arrange your appointment.
This package is for women who have recently delivered a baby.
Giving birth is one of the biggest physical events your body goes through, and recovery continues long after you leave hospital. Over the following weeks and months your womb gradually shrinks back to its usual size, any stitches or grazes heal, your hormones settle and your energy returns. A dedicated postnatal check-up gives you unhurried time with a consultant gynaecologist to review how that recovery is going and to raise anything that has been worrying you.
In England, the NHS offers every mother a routine postnatal check with a GP in the weeks after birth. Our private postnatal package is designed to complement that appointment rather than replace it, bringing a longer consultation with a consultant gynaecologist, a gynaecology ultrasound scan and a set of blood tests together in a single visit — and a female gynaecologist is available if you would prefer one. It looks at both your physical recovery and your emotional wellbeing, and helps you plan any follow-up care you may need.
The check-up matters because some changes after birth are easy to dismiss as simply part of having a baby. Persistent tiredness, low mood, heavy or ongoing bleeding, or pain that is not settling all deserve to be looked at properly. Reviewing them early means support can be arranged sooner — and if you would like your baby reviewed too, we also offer a separate GP-led postnatal check for mother and baby.
This information is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice — please consult a qualified healthcare professional for guidance specific to your circumstances. If you or your baby become unwell or you have any urgent concerns after birth, contact your GP, midwife or maternity unit promptly, or call 999 in an emergency.
A few figures help put recovery after birth in context. Every woman's experience is different, so treat these as general population estimates rather than predictions about your own recovery.
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Your consultant gynaecologist begins by taking a full history — your pregnancy, your birth, how your recovery is going and how you are feeling emotionally. Nothing is too small to mention: bleeding, pain, mood, sleep and energy levels are all worth talking through.
Next comes an abdominal and pelvic examination to check how your body is healing, along with a blood pressure reading. The examination is gentle and unhurried, and you can pause or ask questions at any point.
The gynaecology ultrasound scan looks at your womb and pelvis to check that things are settling as expected after birth. Ultrasound uses sound waves rather than radiation, and the scan should not hurt — though parts can feel a little uncomfortable after birth, and your consultant will go at your pace.
A small blood sample is taken for a full blood count, ferritin and vitamin D. These help pick up common issues after birth, such as low iron, which can leave you feeling drained during an already tiring time.
Finally, there is time to discuss contraception and anything you would like to plan for the months ahead, from returning to exercise to future pregnancies. How and when your results and report reach you is explained below.
You will receive your ultrasound report shortly after your appointment via our secure cloud system. The bloods are processed by our partner laboratory TDL here in London and can take 2-5 days to be processed.
Following the receipt of the results, we will arrange a 10-minute Zoom/telephone consultation to interpret the results and discuss the following actions.
We are also happy to send the results to your GP and arrange any separate appointment referrals as appropriate.
During our private postnatal care in London, if the check-up results in any concerns regarding your health, we will arrange a referral letter explaining our finding and diagnosis to your GP. We are also able to refer you to a private hospital or specialist of your choice or recommend a trusted expert from our wide network of colleagues in the field.
Our team of gynaecologists and obstetricians are on hand to answer all of your antenatal and postnatal care questions. During our consultations, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your personal health information, as well as short term and long term effects since giving birth to your baby. This will provide us with the information we need in order to offer support to improve your physical and emotional wellbeing.
Some symptoms after birth are common and settle on their own, while others are worth having looked at. Bring any of the following to your postnatal check-up, and contact your GP, midwife or health visitor sooner if they are troubling you. If bleeding suddenly becomes very heavy — soaking a pad within an hour or passing large clots — or you feel faint, feverish or unwell, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E rather than waiting for a check-up.
Bleeding that carries on longer than expected or smells unpleasant
Ongoing pain in your tummy, back or perineum that is not easing
A stitch, tear or caesarean wound that looks red, swollen or is not healing
Leaking urine, or difficulty controlling your bladder or bowels
Feeling persistently low, anxious, tearful or unable to cope
Tiredness that feels overwhelming rather than the ordinary tiredness of a new baby
Recovery is emotional as well as physical. Feeling tearful or overwhelmed in the first week or two — often called the 'baby blues' — is very common and usually goes away within two weeks of the birth (NHS). If low mood, anxiety or a sense of not coping continues beyond that, please do reach out: postnatal depression affects more than 1 in 10 mothers within a year of giving birth, and with the right support most people make a full recovery (NHS inform). You can talk to your GP or health visitor at any time, or raise how you are feeling with your consultant gynaecologist at your check-up — no concern is too small to mention.
The postnatal package includes a consultation with a consultant gynaecologist, gynaecology ultrasound scanning, full history taking and an abdominal and pelvic examination. You will also have a contraception discussion, a blood pressure assessment and blood tests for full blood count, ferritin and vitamin D, plus a comprehensive report for you and your GP.
The postnatal check-up is designed for women who have recently delivered a baby. It aims to investigate and screen for potential health problems after birth, including mental health concerns, and to support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Our team of gynaecologists and obstetricians can answer your antenatal and postnatal care questions during the consultation.
The postnatal package costs £550. This covers your consultant gynaecologist consultation with ultrasound scanning, full examination, contraception discussion, blood pressure assessment, blood tests (full blood count, ferritin and vitamin D) and a comprehensive report for you and your GP. The postnatal package is currently available by request only — please call us on 020 3687 2939 or send us an enquiry.
A consultant gynaecologist carries out the postnatal appointment. They will take a full history, perform an abdominal and pelvic examination with gynaecology ultrasound scanning, check your blood pressure and discuss contraception. Our wider team of gynaecologists and obstetricians is on hand to answer your antenatal and postnatal care questions during the visit.
You will receive your ultrasound report shortly after your appointment via our secure cloud system. Blood tests are processed by our partner laboratory, TDL in London, and typically take two to five days. Once your results are ready, we arrange a 10-minute Zoom or telephone consultation to interpret them and discuss the next steps.
If the check-up raises any concerns about your health, we will arrange a referral letter explaining our findings and diagnosis for your GP. We can also refer you to a private hospital or specialist of your choice, or recommend a trusted expert from our network. We are happy to send your results to your GP and arrange any separate appointment referrals as appropriate.
You do not need a GP referral to book a private postnatal check-up with us. The package is currently available by request: call us on 020 3687 2939 or send us an enquiry. With your agreement, we can share your results and any relevant findings with your GP afterwards to keep your ongoing care joined up.
Most women have a postnatal check around 6 to 8 weeks after birth, which is when the NHS routinely offers one. Our private postnatal package can be arranged to fit around your recovery, and the appointment can also be booked later if you would rather wait until early bleeding has settled. If you have a specific concern, there is no need to wait — you can request your postnatal package whenever suits you by calling 020 3687 2939.
Recovery is different for everyone. The first six to eight weeks — sometimes called the postnatal (or postpartum) period — is when much of the early healing happens: your womb returns to its usual size and any stitches or grazes heal. Fuller recovery, particularly of your pelvic floor and energy levels, can take several months. A postnatal check-up is a good moment to review how your own recovery is progressing.
The NHS postnatal check is usually a focused appointment with your GP around 6 to 8 weeks after birth, and it remains an important part of your care. Our postnatal package is a private, consultant-led option for the same stage: you have more time with a consultant gynaecologist, plus a gynaecology ultrasound scan and blood tests in the same visit. It does not replace your NHS care — with your agreement we share our findings with your GP — and we also offer a separate GP-led postnatal check for mother and baby.
The package includes a full blood count, ferritin and vitamin D. Pregnancy is a very common cause of low iron (NHS), and blood loss around the time of birth can add to it — low iron can leave you feeling tired and short of energy. The NHS also advises that breastfeeding mothers, like all adults, consider a daily 10 microgram vitamin D supplement during autumn and winter (NHS). Checking these helps identify simple, treatable reasons behind fatigue so the right support can be arranged.
Yes. As well as your physical recovery, your appointment is a chance to talk about how you are feeling. Low mood that lingers beyond the early 'baby blues' can be a sign of postnatal depression, which is common and, with the right support, something most people recover from fully (NHS inform). Your consultant can listen, offer reassurance and help arrange further care or a referral if you need it.
Yes. The postnatal check-up is suitable whether you had a vaginal birth or a caesarean. Your consultant gynaecologist can check how your caesarean wound is healing, review your overall recovery and answer any questions about contraception or future pregnancies. If anything about your scar or recovery is worrying you, it is well worth raising at your appointment.
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The figures and clinical statements on this page are drawn from the sources below. Guidance evolves — always discuss your individual circumstances with a clinician.
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