Obstetric Care, The Kensington Wing, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London (2025)

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The Kensington Wing, Chelsea And Westminster Hospital

26/09/2025

"👶✨ Understanding Your Baby’s First Health Checks

Your baby’s first health checks are an important part of making sure they get the very best start in life. These routine assessments help reassure you that your little one is healthy and thriving. 🌸

🍼 What to Expect:

📕 Red book: Shortly before or after your baby is born you'll be given a personal child health record (PCHR).

✅ Weight: your baby will be weighed at birth and again during their first week.

✅ Physical examination (within 72 hours): eyes, heart, hips and, for boys, testicles.

✅ Heel prick test (5 - 8 days): a small blood spot test that checks for certain rare diseases.

✅ Hearing test: Before you leave hospital or within the first few weeks at home.

✅ Health visitor check (10 - 14 days): baby review with advice on sleeping, vaccinations, feeding and development.

✅ Thorough physical examination (6 - 8 weeks): weight, length, eyes, heart, hips and, for boys, testicles will be checked, usually by your GP.

💖 These checks are quick, gentle, and designed to keep your baby safe and well.

At Obstetric Care, Professor Mina Savvidou ensures you feel fully informed and supported, so those first moments with your baby are filled with joy and reassurance.

For Appointments:
📞Call: +44 (0)7590 928974
📧E-mail: enquiries@obstetric-care.com
🌐Website: https://www.obstetric-care.com

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24/09/2025

🩺🤰 The Role of Fetal Medicine in High-Risk Pregnancies

When a pregnancy is considered high risk, specialist care makes all the difference. Fetal medicine focuses on using advanced imaging and diagnostics to detect and, sometimes, treat fetal conditions — ensuring the safest possible outcome for both mother and child.

✨ How Fetal Medicine Helps:

Advanced ultrasound scans to track growth and development.

Early detection of complications and abnormalities.

Planning of appropriate investigations and follow ups.

Expert management of multiple pregnancies (e.g., twins).

Guidance on timing and planning of delivery.

Reassurance and support for families during complex pregnancies.

💖 With expertise in fetal medicine, Professor Mina Savvidou provides tailored care plans, combining cutting-edge diagnostics with compassionate support.

19/09/2025

🥗🤱 Postpartum Nutrition – Supporting Recovery & Breastfeeding

Your body goes through huge changes during pregnancy and birth — and the right nutrition afterwards is key to healing, restoring energy, and supporting breastfeeding. 🌸

💡 In our latest blog, we cover:
✔️ The nutrients every new mum needs (protein, iron, calcium, omega-3s & more)
✔️ How diet supports recovery and mood
✔️ Tips for breastfeeding nutrition and hydration
✔️ Practical advice for eating well with a newborn

💬 At Obstetric Care, Professor Mina Savvidou provides tailored postpartum support, helping mothers recover well and thrive while caring for their babies.

📖 Read on our website - https://www.obstetric-care.com/pregnancy-advice/postpartum-nutrition-supporting-recovery-and-breastfeeding-through-diet

17/09/2025

👜🤰 Packing Your Hospital Bag: Essentials for Birth

As your due date approaches, having your hospital bag ready can help you feel calm, organised, and prepared. Here’s a simple checklist to guide you:

👩‍🍼 For Mum:

Birth plan & maternity notes.
Comfy nightwear, underwear & socks.
Slippers & dressing gown.
Nursing bras & maternity pads.
Loose fitting clothing for going home.
Glasses / contact lenses.
Hair ties.
Books & phone charger.
Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hairbrush and deodorant.
Towels & flannels.
Moisturiser & lip balm.
Snacks & drinks.
Any regular medication.

👶 For Baby:

Sleepsuits & vests (pack a few).
Nappies & cotton wool/pads.
Baby blanket, scratch mittens, hat & socks.
Muslin cloths.
Going-home outfit.
Car seat.

💑 For Birth Partner:

Copy of birthing plan.
Change of clothes.
Toiletries.
Camera or phone for photos & charger.
Books & magazines.
Snacks & drinks.
Cash/loose change for parking or vending machines.

💡 Tip: Pack your bag by 36 weeks so you’re ready whenever labour begins.

At Obstetric Care, Professor Mina Savvidou supports mothers-to-be with personalised guidance every step of the way — including preparing for the big day. 🌸

📖 For more pregnancy advice, visit our website — link in bio.

12/09/2025

💖 Kind Words from Our Patients 💖

We’re always so grateful to receive such lovely feedback. At Obstetric Care, Professor Mina Savvidou strives to provide expert, compassionate support throughout every pregnancy journey. 🌸

✨ Thank you to all the families who put their trust in us — it’s a privilege to be part of your most precious moments.

For Appointments:
📞Call: +44 (0)7590 928974
📧E-mail: enquiries@obstetric-care.com
🌐Website: https://www.obstetric-care.com

10/09/2025

🌸💭 Perinatal Anxiety & Depression

Pregnancy and new motherhood are often portrayed as joyful times — but for many women, they can also bring overwhelming feelings of worry, sadness, or fear. 💔

Perinatal anxiety and depression affect up to 27% of new and expectant mums and if left unchecked can have significant and long-lasting effects. Symptoms can include:

🌸Persistent low mood or sadness
🌸Feeling anxious, panicky, or overwhelmed
🌸Difficulty bonding with your baby
🌸Changes in sleep or appetite
🌸Loss of interest in things you usually enjoy

💖 You are not alone. With the right support, recovery is absolutely possible. At Obstetric Care, we recognise the importance of maternal mental health alongside physical wellbeing. We ensure you have space to talk openly, access to reassurance scans if needed, and referral to additional support where helpful.

🤝 Reaching out is the first step — and it shows strength, not weakness.

05/09/2025

🌼💖 The Emotional Transition to Motherhood

Becoming a mother is one of life's most profound changes — filled with love, joy, and wonder, but also moments of uncertainty, exhaustion, and adjustment.

Becoming a mother is usually accompanied by changes to your home life, social life and relationships. Mothers experience a variety of emotions after birth:

✨ Big emotional shifts (from elation to tears in the same day!)
✨ Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, tense or lacking in confidence
✨ Bursting into tears for no obvious reason
✨ A sense of being unmoored from one's previous life

These feelings are part of the natural transition as you adapt to your new role.

🌟 When to Seek Support
If low mood, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection persist, or if you find it hard to cope day-to-day, it may be time to reach out. Support from your obstetrician, midwife or doctor can make a huge difference.

💬 At Obstetric Care, we're here with you through your journey into motherhood, providing compassionate, expert support. 💕

03/09/2025

🍼✨ The Importance of First Trimester Scans

Your first trimester (the first 12 weeks of pregnancy) is a crucial stage in your baby’s development — and early scans provide vital reassurance and information. Your first scan is also the very first time you see your little one on screen and hear their tiny heartbeat. 🫶

Beyond the emotion, this is why they matter:
✅ Confirm your pregnancy and due date
✅ Check your baby’s heartbeat and early development
✅ Identify single or multiple pregnancies
✅ Assess risk of chromosomal conditions (via combined screening)

Having this information early ensures you and your obstetrician can plan the very best care for you and your baby from the very start.

💖 Professor Savvidou is a highly recognised expert in fetal scanning and maternal care, offering advanced first trimester scans in a calm, supportive environment — giving you clarity, reassurance, and peace of mind.

30/08/2025

👩‍⚕️✨ What Is a Consultant Obstetrician? Why Specialist Care Matters

Pregnancy and birth are life-changing – and having the right support can make all the difference.

A Consultant Obstetrician is a senior doctor who specialises in the field of medicine focused on pregnancy, labour, and birth — including more complex or high-risk situations. With years of advanced training, they’re experts in both medical and surgical care for expecting mums.

💡 Why choose specialist obstetric care?
✅ Expert management of both low-risk and high-risk pregnancies
✅ Personalised care and continuity throughout your journey
✅ Specialist scans, monitoring and birth planning
✅ Reassurance and rapid response if concerns arise

At Obstetric Care, Professor Mina Savvidou – Consultant Obstetrician and clinical lead in Fetal Medicine – offers you the highest level of support and expertise, every step of the way.

💬 Whether it's your first baby or you're looking for added reassurance, expert-led care puts your wellbeing first — from first scan to safe birth.

27/08/2025

🧠💗 Maternal Mental Health – Looking After Yourself During Pregnancy

Pregnancy brings big changes — physically, emotionally, and mentally. While it's a time of excitement, it’s also completely normal to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or low at times. Up to 20% of women experience mental health problems during pregnancy or the first year after giving birth.

🌸 Your mental wellbeing matters just as much as your physical health.

Here are a few gentle ways to take care of yourself:
✨ Talk openly about how you're feeling — with your partner, midwife or obstetrician
✨ Get enough rest and slow down when needed
✨ Keep active with gentle exercise or fresh air
✨ Eat regular meals and keep a healthy diet
✨ Stay connected with friends and loved ones
✨ Ask for help — you’re not expected to do it all
✨ Attend antenatal classes to meet others who are expecting babies around the same time as you

At Obstetric Care, we understand how important emotional support is throughout pregnancy. You're never alone — we're here to support you as much as your growing baby.

💬 If you’re struggling or simply need someone to talk to, please reach out. Your wellbeing is a priority.

22/08/2025

🤰Wondering if you might be pregnant? The early signs can be subtle, and every pregnancy is different. Here are some of the most common symptoms that may suggest you're expecting 👇

✔️ Missed or lighter period
✔️ Nausea or vomiting (known as morning sickness but can happen anytime of day or night)
✔️ Breast tenderness
✔️ Fatigue or needing more sleep
✔️ More frequent urination
✔️ Mood changes
✔️ Mild cramping or spotting
✔️ Strange tastes in your mouth or sensitivity to certain smells
✔️ Food aversions or cravings

These changes are usually linked to rising hormone levels in the very earliest weeks of pregnancy.

💬 If you think you might be pregnant, it's a good idea to take a home test and speak to your Obstetrician to begin your pregnancy journey.

19/08/2025

🤰📅 Your Antenatal Appointments Explained

From your very first booking appointment to your final pre-birth checkup, antenatal appointments are key to keeping both you and your baby healthy and supported throughout pregnancy.

💗 At Obstetric Care, Professor Mina Savvidou offers personalised pregnancy care tailored to your needs — with longer appointment times, continuity of care, and regular monitoring for peace of mind.
In our latest blog, we explain:

✔️ When antenatal appointments happen
✔️ What to expect at each stage
✔️ Key health checks and scans
✔️ Why private care offers something extra

📖 Read the full guide at https://www.obstetric-care.com/pregnancy-advice/your-antenatal-appointments-explained and start your pregnancy journey feeling informed and supported every step of the way.

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