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THE PORTLAND HOSPITAL
Your virtual tour of our maternity department
- A leading provider of maternity care
- Dedicated support and expertise throughout your labour and birth
- Special care baby unit and a dedicated adult high-dependency room
- 300+ nursing and clinical professionals
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Maternity care at The Portland Hospital
Why choose us?
Every birth is unique, and so is the care you’ll receive at The Portland. As the UK’s only fully private maternity hospital, we’re dedicated to providing a safe, calm and supportive environment for you and your baby.
You’ll be cared for by an expert team of midwives, nursery nurses and leading obstetric consultants who work with you to design a safe, personalised care plan that reflects your needs and your choices to ensure a positive antenatal, birth and postnatal experience.
Our facilities mean we’re ready for every possibility. We’re home to the UK’s only private on-site neonatal intensive care unit, as well as a special care baby unit, an adult high-dependency room and an emergency theatre within the labour ward.
Whatever your journey brings, you can feel confident that you and your baby will be safe and supported.
No.1the only UK private hospital dedicated to treating women and children
9level 3 intensive care beds for the highest levels of care
40,000babies, children and young people cared for each year
Take a virtual tour of our maternity department
To help you feel more comfortable and prepared ahead of your stay, we’ve created this video of The Portland Hospital’s maternity department.
In the video, you’ll see the facilities, meet some of our team and get a sense of what to expect when you come to The Portland Hospital. We hope this helps you feel reassured and supported as you prepare for your maternity journey with us.
A child’s eye view of The Portland
Your second tour is in the very capable hands of Abigail and Hannah, who’ll take you on a treasure hunt through the different departments to get a different take on what The Portland has to offer.
Our location
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Portland Hospital Maternity Tour FAQs
At The Portland Hospital, you’ll have access to a range of supportive services designed to make your experience as comfortable and comprehensive as possible. These include:
- Infant feeding specialists to provide support and advice.
- Women’s physiotherapy specialists to aid postnatal recovery.
- Newborn hearing screening provided by a dedicated screening team.
- Bedside birth registration, saving you a trip to the registry office.
- Free passport photos for your baby, available during your stay.
At The Portland Hospital, you can choose between consultant-led or midwife-led care for your birth.
- Consultant-led: A consultant obstetrician oversees your antenatal care and labour, and will be present for the birth and delivery of your baby. You’ll have one-to-one care and support from an experienced midwife during this time.
- Midwife-led: A midwife will lead your antenatal care, providing one-to-one, hands-on support throughout your labour and the birth of your baby, with the reassurance that a named consultant obstetrician is on call and close to the hospital during your labour.
A consultant anaesthetist is available on-site 24/7 for medical support and pain relief on the labour ward.
On the postnatal ward, our midwifery team ensures there’s a staff member for every four patients, so you can rest assured that expert help is always at hand.
Yes. We have a dedicated Neonatal Unit (NICU/SCBU) on the third floor, providing specialist care for:
- Full-term babies needing extra support after birth.
- Premature babies born from 28 weeks’ gestation.
The unit has six cots and a highly experienced neonatal medical and nursing team, supported by allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and speech and language therapists.
Care ranges from special care (SCBU) up to short-term intensive care (NICU) levels.
We can manage most obstetric emergencies on-site, with consultant obstetricians, anaesthetists and a full theatre team available 24/7.
If you need intensive care, you may be transferred by private ambulance to another HCA UK hospital (The Princess Grace or The Harley Street Clinic). If you don’t have insurance, we can arrange a transfer to a nearby NHS hospital. You’ll always be accompanied by a clinical escort, and your consultant will hand over your care.
All our rooms come with 24-hour room service, including breakfast for self-pay partners. Meals can be ordered at any time of day, and there’s an in-room coffee machine for added convenience.
The Portland offers a choice of private ensuite rooms across several levels:
- 1 premier suite
- 3 suites
- 2 deluxe rooms
- 10 standard rooms
All rooms include:
- A fold-out bed for a partner or support person to stay overnight
- A safe for valuables
- Toiletries and essentials (pads and disposable underwear are provided)
- Cots, nappies, blankets and towels provided for your baby
- Access to nursery nurses 24 hours a day
All our rooms are modern and comfortable, designed to help you recover in private, calming surroundings.
Pool rooms can’t be pre-booked, as availability will depend on when you go into labour. However, if you request the pool when calling the labour ward, we’ll do our very best to accommodate your preference based on room availability and workload.