Planning A Family

We offer a range of clinics and services here at Gordon House Surgery to support you when planning a family, from preconception advice to postnatal care.

Find out more about Planning a Pregnancy/Family (nhs.uk)

Your Pregnancy, Your Choice
When you first learn that you’re pregnant you can either contact your GP, Midwife or self-refer to a maternity unit of your choice. Each maternity unit has a website with details on how to self-refer, advice and further information.

Useful Information, Advice, Resources and Contact Details:
Giving Birth in NW London Maternity Booklet or Maternity Booklet – Easy Read
Maternity Bus Map
What is antenatal care?
Starting your antenatal care
How many appointments you’ll have
Your first visit and booking appointment
Later visits
Checking your baby’s development and wellbeing
Your maternity notes

Maternity Units in NW London

Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3NN
Tel: 01895 279442
Email: thh-tr.maternityreferrals@nhs.net
Website: www.thh.nhs.uk/services 

Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ
Tel: 020 8869 5252
Email: nwh-tr.antenatalbookings@nhs.net
Website: www.lnwh.nhs.uk/services

Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, Du Cane Road, London W12 0HS
Tel: 020 3312 6135
Email: ichc-tr.qcchmaternity@nhs.net
Website: www.imperial.nhs.uk/services
West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 6AF
Tel: 020 8321 5007 or 020 8321 6420
Email: wmu-tr.anc@nhs.net
Website: www.westmidmaternity.org.uk

St Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, Paddington W2 1NY
Tel: 020 3312 6135
Email: ichc-tr.stmarysmaternity@nhs.net
Website: www.imperial.nhs.uk

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH
Tel: 020 3315 6000
Email: caw-tr.ANC@nhs.net
Website: www.chelwest.nhs.uk

Maternity Booking Service, QCCH, 4th Floor, Hammersmith House, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS – For general enquiries

Community Midwifery Contact Details

West Middlesex University Hospital (WMUH)
Address: Community Midwifery Office, Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 6AF
Tel: 020 8321 2581

The Hillingdon Hospital (THH)
Address: Community Midwifery Office, Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 6AF
Tel: 01895 279472

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust – Northwick Park Hospital (LNWHT – NPH)
Address: Community Midwifery Office, 5th Floor, Maternity Unit, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3UJ
Tel: 020 8869 2871 or 020 8235 4252

Imperial College Healthcare Trust (ICHT) – Queen Charlotte’s
Address: Community Midwifery Office, Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, Du Cane Road, London W12 0HS
Tel: 020 3313 5185

Imperial College Healthcare Trust (ICHT) – St Mary’s Hospital
Address: Community Midwifery Office, Maternity Unit, St. Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY
Tel: 02033126605 (Antenatal) or 02033121158 (Post-natal)

Find out more about Antenatal Care (nhs.uk)
If you’ve forgotten to take your pill, your condom split or you’ve had unprotected sex and you don’t wish to be pregnant we would advise emergency contraception. The sooner you take it the better; ideally within 3 days of unprotected sex but sometimes up to 5 days after ovulation.

Emergency contraception is available free even if you’re under 16 from Contraception and Sexual Health Services

Some GPs (family doctors) – phone for an emergency appointment – Brook Centres

Some Pharmacies (some will charge)

Some Urgent care centres

If you’ve had unprotected sex or your condom failed, it is also really important to consider your risk for sexually transmitted infections and to think about your long-term contraception needs. Please attend the local Sexual Health/Contraceptive Clinics.

Emergency contraception is available as a tablet or a ‘coil’ (Intrauterine Device – IUD). The IUD is more effective. The healthcare professional you see will be able to advise you, depending on your preference, risk or pregnancy, medical conditions, medication and when your last period was.

More information about your choices is available from:
Emergency Contraception Leaflet
Contraception Guide

Find out more about Emergency Contraception (nhs.uk)
Our family planning clinics offer free, confidential advice and information about contraception and sexual health.

We provide a range of services including:
– Confidential advice about contraception
– The combined oral contraceptive pill
– The Progestogen-only pill
– Progestogen injections
– Limited supplies of free condoms
– Free emergency contraception
– Confidential advice about STIs
– Cervical screening
– Unplanned pregnancy advice
– Free pregnancy tests
– Pre-conception advice and fertility awareness information
– Fitting and checking of caps, diaphragms, and coils (intrauterine devices, or IUDs);

Please book an appointment (through reception or via our online services) with your GP to discuss any of the above in more detail.

Useful links
NHS Choices – Planning a Pregnancy
NHS Choices – The Facts about Contraception
Postnatal care extends for between 6-8 weeks after the birth of your baby. During this period, routine checks are carried out by the health visitor and you and your baby’s recovery is monitored. This is in the form of a 6-8 week baby check and a 6 week postnatal check for the mum. Please make appointments to see the Doctor for these. ​Once completed, you can book appointments with the nurse for your baby’s vaccinations.

During your postnatal care you will find out about feeding, potty training, illnesses, safety and more. You will be able to ask your health visitor questions and request advice.

Useful links
NHS Choices – Birth to 5 years old guide
NHS – Breastfeeding Guide
Netmums – Information and support

Find more information how to care for your baby after birth (nhs.uk)
If you are planning to have a baby or you need to know more information about how to look after yourself and your unborn baby, please book an appointment with your GP.

We can provide you with all the information you need to know to have a happy and healthy pregnancy.

Useful links
NHS Choices – Before you try to get pregnant
NHS Choices – Pregnancy Care Planner
NHS Choices – See how your baby will develop
NHS Choices Tool – Work out your due date