Patient stories
Safia’s three positive birthing experiences at The Portland
Lucy's caesarean delivery
Ellie's story: the importance of expert intervention for ovarian torsion
Fiona's high-risk pregnancy
When Fiona was diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening condition during pregnancy, The Portland Hospital helped her to deliver her baby safely.
Natasha's birth story
Giving birth at The Portland Hospital is becoming a family tradition for new grandmother Tessa Courage and her daughter Natasha Crystal.
Laura's premature baby
When baby Grey was born at 31 weeks, he seemed healthy. But his condition quickly deteriorated, and he developed breathing and heart problems.
Linseys hypnobirthing experience
‘When I first found out I was pregnant, I was nervous about the birth,’ Linsey admits. After starting maternity care at The Portland Hospital, she was told about the range of antenatal classes available. One that particularly stood out was hypnobirthing. Hypnobirthing is a technique designed to provide a calm and comfortable birthing experience. It involves practices such as controlled breathing, visualisations and deep relaxation.
Moaza’s miracle baby
Moaza is thought to be the first woman to have a child born from ovarian tissue collected before puberty.
Rebecca's water birth
At The Portland Hospital, first-time mother Rebecca found the perfect, peaceful environment to welcome her 'water baby' Kai into the world.