Clinical Genetics

Services at Nelson Health Centre, St George's Hospital | Updated 11 Apr 2025

The Clinical Genetics service covers a population of 4 million in South West London, Surrey and West Sussex. Our multidisciplinary team of doctors, genetic counsellors, specialist nurses and clinical scientists provide support to children and adults affected by or at risk of genetic disorders. Our services include: Diagnosis of genetic …
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Give Your Feedback and User Group

| Updated 18 May 2022

Saying thank you We hope that you have a positive experience with us at St George’s maternity.  We want to hear your feedback – in person, by email maternity.experience@stgeorges.nhs.uk or by letter. We use your feedback to improve our services. We always need users to join the maternity voices partnership. …
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Postnatal Care

| Updated 23 May 2024

Gwillim Ward – Postnatal Care After you have had your baby, you may be transferred to Gwillim Ward, a dedicated postnatal ward. Gwillim is located on the 4th Floor, Lanesborough Wing. It has 32 beds arranged as six four- bedded bays, six single rooms and two en-suite rooms. To contact …
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Mechanical Thrombectomy

Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 6 Oct 2017

Mechanical thrombectomy is a treatment for stroke that removes clots that block large blood vessels. Some patients may be candidates for this procedure using an angiogram or a catheterization and a device that grabs clots and removes them, to re-establish blood flow to the brain. Unfortunately, not everyone is a …
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Birth Reflection Service

| Updated 4 May 2022

Birth Reflection Service You can arrange to speak to a Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) for a wide range of issues relating to your experience of pregnancy or birth.  This may include reflecting on a recent pregnancy or wanting to talk through a previous experience because you are pregnant or planning …
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Feeding Your Baby

| Updated 17 May 2023

You will be supported in your feeding choices by our team. The World Health Organisation recommends that your baby requires breastmilk exclusively for the first 6 months of life and can continue beyond the age of 2 years old alongside a healthy, balanced diet.  We understand that this can be …
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Discharge Information

| Updated 17 May 2023

Postnatal Information Congratulations on the birth of your baby. This information (use this link for the PDF version) explains what postnatal care you will receive and provides resources that can show you how to care for yourself and baby at home after birth. If you have any further questions, please …
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Antenatal Care

| Updated 22 Feb 2023

We offer excellent care from the start with antenatal clinics taking place with midwives and doctors in the hospital and in the community. Once you have been referred to us, either via our self-referral form or by your GP, we will contact you to arrange your first appointment.  This is …
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Consultant Clinics

| Updated 18 May 2022

Consultant-led care will be recommended if you have any problems in pregnancy or previous medical history which may effect your pregnancy. Sometimes in pregnancy, you may need to see a doctor (Obstetrician) for specialist care.  Each midwifery team is linked to a named Consultant in maternity who will work with …
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Community Based Midwifery Teams

| Updated 22 Feb 2023

There are 9 community midwifery teams under St George’s Maternity, each covering different catchment areas – sometimes for parents booked out of area too. Of those teams, 4 provide continuity of care which means you may also see your midwife (or a midwife from your team) in labour and/or during …
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