Antenatal care
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From your first antenatal consultation, until the day you and your baby are discharged, you will receive continuity of care from your chosen obstetrician or our midwifery team, dependent upon your maternity package of choice.
Whether you have a high or low risk pregnancy, we will work in partnership with you to ensure a holistic, person-centred and smooth journey throughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum period. Under the guidance of your consultant obstetrician or midwifery team, we will ensure you are closely monitored and understand all options available to you.
Our team has the expertise to give immediate advice on any concerns during pregnancy, big or small. We are committed to gold standard care and work closely with other specialist colleagues to ensure that any condition is investigated quickly.
We also have a specialist service to support you if you have recurrent miscarriages or early pregnancy concerns.
Day assessment unit
The day assessment unit is run by our expert team of midwives, and is available if you have any concerns with your pregnancy. We accept enquiries directly from patients or your consultant.
Our opening hours are 8.00 to 19.00, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
This service is exclusively for people giving birth at the Lindo Wing.
Antenatal and postnatal classes
To help you prepare for your new arrival, we offer a range of antenatal and postnatal classes available exclusively to parents having their baby at the Lindo Wing.
We allow a maximum of five couples to book onto each course. Our intimate groups give you, and your birthing partner, time to have in-depth conversations with our midwives and you can also raise any questions or concern. There will also be opportunities to connect and talk with your fellow attendees in every session.
Parent education course
The Lindo Wing parent education course is delivered by our experienced midwives through a weekly two-hour session over a three-week period.
We cover a range of topics during the three sessions. Each session is tailor-made to provide you with all of the information you need throughout your pregnancy, in preparation for your birth at the Lindo Wing and for parenthood.
Our parent education course is led by our team every month. To find out the next course dates please contact our team at imperial.lindo.maternity@nhs.net.
The course itinerary is divided into three sessions:
Session one
The journey towards birthing your baby
- Pregnancy and hormonal changes
- Nutrition and exercise
- The importance of the pelvic floor muscles
- Stages & signs of labour
- Preparing yourself and your partner for the birth- the role of the birthing partner
- The birth plan
- Natural methods of pharmacological pain relief (i.e. aromatherapy, breathing, relaxation, massage, TENS etc.)
Session two
Birthing your baby
- Types of birth (natural birth, caesarean section birth and instrumental birth)
- When to come in
- When things do not go as planned
- Pharmacological pain relief methods
- Induction of labour
Session three
After you birth
- The morning after your birth at the Lindo Wing - who and what to expect
- Early days with your baby
- Baby care
- Baby-led feeding
- What to expect when you go home
- Postnatal adjustments
When is the next workshop?
The upcoming workshop dates are:
The course is held on Tuesdays from 18:00-20:00. There are three sessions over the course of one month, including a break for one week.
What is the cost of the workshop?
These classes are held at the Lindo Wing at a cost of £400.
How do I reserve a place?
To reserve your place please call +44(0)20 3312 6224 or emailimperial.lindo.maternity@nhs.net
Caesarean section workshop
This workshop is specifically designed for people having a planned caesarean section.
What will the workshop cover?
The workshop will cover the following topics:
- Birth and caesarean background reasons for a caesarean – risks and benefits
- Caesarean under general anaesthetic
- Relaxation and preparing for your baby’s birth
- After your caesarean and recovery
When is the next workshop?
The next caesarean section birth workshop dates are:,
- The workshop will be held every Tuesday from 13:00-15:00.
This is a one-day workshop. The workshop will be held every Tuesday from 13:00- 15:00.
What is the cost of the workshop?
The caesarean section workshop costs £200 to attend. Bespoke requirements can be arranged for an additional fee. Please see our packages and fees list for more information on the class prices.
How do I reserve a place?
To reserve your place please call +44(0)20 3312 6224 or emailimperial.lindo.maternity@nhs.net
Infant feeding workshop
The two-hour workshop will be led by our highly experienced lactation consultant with an emphasis on breaking down the overwhelming amount of information available for new parents.
The session will focus on the information you need to know about feeding your baby and is ideal for pregnant mothers and parents who have started their feeding journey.
What will the workshop cover?
During the workshop you will discover:
- How your body produces milk
- Colostrum harvesting
- Positioning and attachment
- Hand expressing
- Myths and beliefs
- Questions you may have about infant feeding
When is the next workshop?
The upcoming workshop dates are:
- Friday 11 April from 10:00 - 12:00
- Friday 23 May from 10:00 -12:00
What is the cost of the workshop?
The infant feeding workshop costs £200 to attend. Bespoke requirements can be arranged for an additional fee. Please see our packages and fees list for more information on the class prices.
How do I reserve a place?
To reserve your place please call +44(0)20 3312 6224 or emailimperial.lindo.maternity@nhs.net
Lactation clinic appointment
An hour-long 1:1 clinic appointment is also available to new parents who would like personalised support with feeding. This can be booked as a separate service or as a helpful addition to the infant feeding workshop.
Upcoming appointment slots
The upcoming dates are available for lactation clinic appointments:
- Friday 11 April - appointments available from 14:00 -18:00
- Friday 23 May - appointments available from 14:00-18:00
What is the cost of an appointment?
A lactation clinic appointment costs £175. Bespoke requirements can be arranged for an additional fee. Please see our packages and fees list for more information on the class prices.
How do I reserve a place?
To reserve your place please call +44(0)20 3312 6224 or email imperial.lindo.maternity@nhs.net
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Hypnobirthing workshop
Join us for our hypnobirthing workshop, whether you are a planning a natural birth or may need medical support. This workshop will be a supportive space for you and your birth partner to learn powerful tools for a positive birth experience. This is open to all expectant parents looking for an empowered, mindful birth journey.
What will the workshop cover?
You will learn:
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- How to release fear and build confidence
- The role of your birth partner
- Preparing for all types of birth scenarios
When is the next workshop?
This workshop will be held on Thursdays 1pm- 4pm and is a three-week course with one week break. We can also provide bespoke sessions.
What is the cost of the workshop?
The hypnobirthing workshop costs £200 to attend. Bespoke requirements can be arranged for an additional fee. Please see our packages and fees list for more information on the class prices.
How do I reserve a place?
To reserve your place please call +44(0)20 3312 6224 or email imperial.lindo.maternity@nhs.net
Baby first aid workshop
Join us for our comprehensive Baby first aid workshop designed to equip parents and caregivers with essential skills in handling emergency situations involving young infants and babies. Led by our experienced and friendly midwifery team, this workshop offers a perfect blend of an informative presentation and hands-on practical sessions using suitable training dummies.
What will the workshop cover?
You will cover the key learning points during the workshop:
- CPR techniques tailored for infants and young babies
- Effective methods to handle choking incidents
- Immediate response strategies for burns and other common injuries and illnesses
- Understanding when to seek professional medical assistance
By the end of this workshop, participants will feel confident and prepared to manage emergency situations involving babies and infants in the safest and most appropriate manner.
When is the next workshop?
This is a one-day workshop. The workshop is held on the first and third Thursday of the month from 18:00 - 20:00.
Contact the team on +44(0)20 3312 6224 to reserve your place.
What is the cost of the workshop?
The baby first aid workshop costs £200 to attend. Bespoke requirements can be arranged for an additional fee. Please see our packages and fees list for more information on the class prices.
How do I reserve a place?
To reserve your place please call +44(0)20 3312 6224 or email imperial.lindo.maternity@nhs.net
Baby massage workshop
Our baby massage workshop offers the skills to extend your gift of intuitive touch to help soothe your baby and deepen your bond. Our two-hour massage workshops are relaxed, fun and open to all parents at the Lindo Wing.
When is the next workshop?
The sessions are held on Thursdays from 10:00- 12:00. There are three sessions over the course of one month, including a break for one week.
What is the cost of the workshop?
The baby massage workshop costs £175 to attend. Bespoke requirements can be arranged for an additional fee. Please see our packages and fees list for more information on the class prices.
How do I reserve a place?
To reserve your place please call +44(0)20 3312 6224 or email or imperial.lindo.maternity@nhs.net
Bespoke packages
If you would like a more tailored approach, we can also offer bespoke one-to-one antenatal classes to suit your individual needs at a time to suit you. Please contact our team for more details.
Booking classes
We recommend that antenatal classes are booked any time after 28 weeks of pregnancy. This gives you an opportunity to think about any questions or concerns you may have leading-up to the birth and make sure you are familiar with the Lindo Wing surroundings before your baby arrives.
For more information about any of the courses, information on course dates or to book your place please email imperial.lindo.maternity@nhs.net or call 0203 312 6224.
Midwife led tour of the Lindo Wing
The tours are held on the first and third Thursday of the month from 14:00-16:00. For more information on visiting the Lindo Wing click here or contact the team on 020 3312 6224 to reserve your place.
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