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Private C-Section
How you bring your baby into the world is a deeply personal decision, and we are here to support your choice with the highest standards of safety and comfort. At Central Health London, our team of trusted consultant obstetricians offer a tailored, private C-section experience. Whether your caesarean is a personal elective preference or clinically recommended, our team provides continuous, expert care at London's leading private maternity hospitals and private facilities within major NHS hospitals, ensuring true peace of mind at every step.
Choosing a Private C-Section in London
A caesarean delivery is a safe, planned pathway to birth. For many women, an elective C-section private care model is a preferred personal choice. For others, a private caesarean is medically recommended due to complex clinical factors, including:
Previous Deliveries: A history of a prior caesarean birth.
Placenta Considerations: Conditions such as placenta praevia or placenta accreta.
Fetal Positioning: Breech or transverse presentations.
Medical Complications: Managing a high-risk pregnancy or pre-existing maternal health conditions.
During unhurried, personal consultations at our Marylebone clinic, your dedicated consultant obstetrician will thoroughly review your medical history, listen to your birth preferences, and map out your customised birth plan. We prioritise informed decision-making, ensuring you feel completely reassured, respected, and empowered as you plan your delivery with a doctor who knows you individually.
What to Expect from a Private C-Section
We guide you through a seamless and supportive care journey, ensuring you feel entirely safe, informed, and comfortable from your first antenatal visit through to your postnatal recovery.
Pre-Operative Preparation & Delivery
Your planned C-section private care pathway includes meticulous antenatal monitoring to ensure optimal health before your delivery date. On the day of your procedure, your delivery is performed within a private hospital theatre. The procedure is typically carried out under a regional anaesthetic (spinal or epidural), ensuring you remain completely pain-free and awake to experience the immediate, precious moments of your baby's birth.
Your Multidisciplinary Team
Your birth is supported by a dedicated and experienced team that remains by your side throughout, including:
Your chosen consultant obstetrician leading the surgery.
A senior consultant anaesthetist managing your comfort and blocks.
Dedicated private midwives and neonatal nurses providing immediate care for you and your newborn.
Postnatal Recovery Support
Following delivery, you will receive comprehensive postnatal care tailored to your pace. Your team provides expert, around-the-clock support for pain management, wound care evaluation, and early feeding or lactation assistance, ensuring a smooth, confident transition into motherhood.
Meet Our Experienced Obstetricians
Fees
For a detailed and transparent breakdown of our costs, including consultation fees and packages, please visit our Fees page.
Dr Kenga Sivarajah
Consultant in Obstetrics and Maternal Medicine
MBBS BSc (Hons), MRCOG, MRCP (UK), PGCert (MedEd)
Dr Panicos Shangaris
Consultant in Obstetrics, Maternal, and Fetal Medicine
LRCP&SI, MBBCh, BAO (NUI), MSc, AFHEA, MRCOG, PhD
Delivering at London’s Premier Maternity Hospitals
Our consultant obstetricians hold delivery privileges at the capital’s most prestigious private maternity units, combining our boutique antenatal care with world-class hospital facilities.
Your planned delivery can be scheduled at:
The Portland Hospital: The UK’s only fully private hospital dedicated entirely to women and children, offering premium luxury and advanced neonatal care.
The Fitzrovia Suite (UCLH): Provides premium private inpatient suites backed by the extensive clinical safety network of a leading NHS teaching hospital.
The Guthrie Clinic (King’s): Combines private maternity comfort with the support of an internationally renowned fetal medicine hub.
Your obstetrician will help you choose the best private hospital for C-sections in London to match your personal preferences and clinical needs.
What Our Maternity Care Patients Say:
"Dr. Hillman is the best choice I could have made for the delivery of my baby and my care during and after pregnancy. She is attentive to detail, her surgical handiwork is stellar and her bedside manner is excellent. I felt very at home with her and the team."
— VERIFIED PATIENT
"Central Health London was a wonderful place to attend my antenatal appointments… I genuinely looked forward to my appointments, which speaks volumes about the supportive and reassuring atmosphere.”
— VERIFIED PATIENT
“Miss Sivarajah is a global leader in her field. This is her speciality, dealing with high risk pregnancies… Having this support from 12 weeks of my pregnancy was vital.”
— HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY PATIENT
How Much Does a Private C-Section Cost in London?
Understanding the financial commitment is an essential part of planning your care. At Central Health London, all our maternity care packages include your choice of delivery as standard, meaning the total cost remains exactly the same whether you deliver vaginally or by C-section, protecting you from unexpected last-minute charges.
We offer three fixed-price, comprehensive package tiers based on when you establish care with our team:
£12,500 for comprehensive care starting from 6 weeks.
£9,500 for third-trimester care starting from 28 weeks.
£7,500 for late-transfer care starting from 38 weeks.
These transparent, private C-section fees cover all your consultant antenatal appointments, routine bedside ultrasound scans, 24/7 direct communication with your obstetrician, professional delivery fees for your surgeon and anaesthetist, hospital operating theatre charges, and your multi-night postnatal stay in a premium, private en-suite suite. A complete, personalised breakdown of your care pathway will be provided to you during your initial consultation to ensure absolute peace of mind.
You can book a standalone initial consultation for £350 to meet your obstetrician (who will perform the C-section) and confirm your pregnancy milestones before making any long-term decisions.
Consultant-Led Private C-Section Care You Can Trust
Choosing to have your private C-section delivery with Central Health London means prioritising clinical excellence and an unmatched patient experience.
Complete Continuity: You will be cared for by a named consultant obstetrician who handles your antenatal checks, guides your decisions, and directly performs your delivery.
Elite Hospital Facilities: We facilitate deliveries at some of the best private hospitals for C-sections in London, giving you access to modern surgical suites, HDU facilities, and premium private bedrooms.
Verified Credentials: Every obstetrician in our network holds full General Medical Council (GMC) registration, maintains strict compliance with the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN), and brings years of senior NHS and private teaching hospital experience.
Begin Your Journey With Us
Choosing an obstetrician who understands your specific birth preferences can make a meaningful difference to your delivery experience. Whether you are choosing an elective private C-section or require a planned surgical birth for medical reasons, our close-knit clinical team is here to support you with expert care at every milestone.
Personalised appointments at our Marylebone clinic offer comprehensive birth planning, true continuity of care, and flexible scheduling.
Explore our private obstetrics care packages or book a complimentary compatibility meeting or your full initial consultation to receive expert, consultant-led care for your upcoming delivery.
Private C-Section FAQs
Do you get a private room after a C-section in London?
Yes, choosing a C-section private delivery guarantees you a premium, en-suite private room at the hospital, allowing you and your partner to bond with your baby in complete comfort and privacy.
Can I choose my consultant for a private C-section?
Absolutely. One of the primary benefits of private care is the ability to select your own consultant obstetrician, who will personally manage your entire maternity care journey and perform your surgery.
How quickly can I schedule a private C-section in London?
While elective caesareans are ideally planned in advance during your second or third trimester, a delivery date can be securely scheduled within days if you are transferring care late in pregnancy, subject to clinical assessment.
Can my partner be present during a private C-section?
Yes, your partner or a chosen companion is warmly welcomed into the operating theatre to sit by your side, support you throughout the surgery, and share the immediate moment of birth.
What is included in a private C-section package?
All our private maternity packages include your choice of delivery as standard, meaning the price remains exactly the same whether you deliver vaginally or by C-section, protecting you from unexpected last-minute costs. We offer three comprehensive package tiers based on when you establish care: £12,500 from 6 weeks, £9,500 from 28 weeks, or £7,500 from 38 weeks.
These fixed fees are fully inclusive of all your consultant antenatal appointments, routine bedside ultrasound scans, 24/7 direct communication with your obstetrician, professional delivery fees for your surgeon and anaesthetist, hospital operating theatre charges, and your multi-night postnatal stay in a private hospital suite.
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