I had my daughter sleep in the nursery for all four nights we were there. Your trust is our top concern, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Top notch, super efficient, private midwife (mine was very excited I hadn't scheduled a c-section, though I ended up with one in hour 20 regardless! It's quite a good setup for this type of thing. So amazing. Seriously, I sent her flowers afterwards. It is the 5-star resort of hospitals. Learn more. Highly recommend them if you are seeking a consultant. It was an older gentlemen, and obviously I was on a lot of drugs at that point but I just remember thinking that he didn't need to be so caring or nice to me, but that he was, and I was really grateful for it at a particularly scary/vulnerable moment.Can't ask for much more than that. Annnnnnd, back to the hospital. Went far above and beyond for me and my baby and I couldn't have asked for more. PS -- I'm happy to answer any questions people might have. She's the best. The Portland Hospital for Women and Children is a private maternity hospital on Great Portland Street, City of Westminster, London, England, owned by the Hospital Corporation of America. My doctor was Cathy Roberts - if you're having a baby in London, schedule an appointment with her! She's the best.We were randomly upgraded to a suite after I delivered because all of the basic rooms were full. Claim your business to immediately update business information, respond to reviews, and more! ), great meals (seriously! Seriously, I sent her flowers afterwards. If you are deciding on whether to use the Portland please feel free to message me.Maryam's info: theportlandhospital.com/…Website: drmaryamparisaei.co.uk, I had an amazing birthing experience and prenatal care here. The hospital is beautiful and located in central London. Some higher power was looking down upon me by giving me Maryam, I really lucked out. I'm the one who gave birth!The best thing about this hospital was the food. After laboring for what felt like days (15 hours) it was decided that my bundle of joy was a melon-headed brut, and thus an emergency c-section was required. The food was amazing, just like a five star hotel. Their practice works exclusively (privately) for the Portland, and Cathy and Maryam both also work at The Homerton via NHS. Conveniently located right next to Portland Street station. I am very fortunate to have private ex-pat insurance (Cigna) that covered my antenatal care + c-section, hospital stay and postnatal care. Their office is located very close (across the street) from the hospital. The hospital owns it's own champagne region in France - you can't make this stuff up! All that work and still getting sliced! Cabs all over the place (important for pregnant ladies!). From Week 6 to Week 46, this place was fantastic. I began my experience with a highly recommended consultant (Cathy Matthews) and was with her until about 6 months along. Thank you Portland Hospital for making the best day of my life truly unforgettable. SERIOUSLY?! My daughter was born here in June, 2013. .css-1o5pw2t{width:24px;height:24px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;position:relative;overflow:hidden;top:-0.1em;fill:rgba(187,186,192,1);}.css-1o5pw2t::before{position:absolute;display:block;left:0;}.css-1o5pw2t::after{content:'';display:block;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;}.css-1o5pw2t svg{position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;fill:inherit;display:block;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;}.css-1o5pw2t:hover,.css-1o5pw2t:focus{fill:rgba(117,114,128,1);}. (All in, would've cost roughly $20k). Three meals a day (you can pick from a huge list of foods, and they accommodate all types of diets) plus afternoon tea. I was also able to access the birthing pool, which I used for 4 hours. ), private recovery room, excellent midwives, lots of support, a party gift with Neal's Yard goodies and wonderful aftercare. I am very fortunate to have private ex-pat insurance (Cigna) that covered my antenatal care + c-section, hospital stay and postnatal care. So far beyond my expectations. All the doctors and nurses were some of the kindest and caring people I have ever met. Funny, endearing, professional, skilled, great bedside manner and extremely reliable and competent. So, having gotten that out of the way (read: I'm not a "too posh to push" gal) -- even if I HAD paid out of pocket, I would've been utterly and completely impressed with my experience at The Portland Hospital in London. The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children. I know nothing else, as I have one baby and he was born here. We have since relocated back to San Francisco but if I were to have another baby I would insist moving back to London so I could give birth again at this hospital!I had a scheduled C-section by choice. Also in comparison to the prices in the US, the Portland is a deal! I know that's weird, but its true. Of note, the anesthist was so sweet. The Portland Hospital is the only private maternity unit in London with both a paediatric intensive care unit (PICU)and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on … Some personal circumstances meant that she needed to move her lower-risk patients to another consultant in her practice (Dr Maryam Parisaei ). I had an amazing birthing experience and prenatal care here. The Portland Hospital - Hospitals - 205-209 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia, London, United Kingdom - Phone Number - Yelp. I actually never wanted to leave. Both were wonderful, but I really loved Maryam, obviously she got me through the finish line and truly is a special human being. The staff helped me with nursing, staying away from too much pain and also provided physical therapy. Kindest and caring people I have one baby and he was born here in,! 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