Tagged: pregnancy


Your Mental Health and Wellbeing

| Updated 4 May 2022 | Tags: Anxiety depression Maternity mental health pregnancy

During Pregnancy: Your Midwife will ask you at your first appointment about any mental health history you may have. It is important you share this openly and honestly so that we can tailor your antenatal care appropriately. You can speak to your Midwife or Obstetrician at any time in your …
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New mum Mala welcomes healthy twins after world first twin growth chart

New mum Mala welcomes healthy twins after world first twin growth chart

News & events | 31 Jul 2017 | Tags: growth charts Maternity newborn obstetrician pregnancy Tamba twins world first

Mala Vast Dhuri gave birth to identical twin boys at St George’s last week after becoming the world’s first expectant mum to be scanned using twin pregnancy growth charts.
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St George’s scores a first in providing more accurate screening for Down’s syndrome

St George’s scores a first in providing more accurate screening for Down’s syndrome

News & events | 10 Dec 2015 | Tags: Basky Thilaganathan CVS Down's Syndrome Edwards syndrome Edwards's syndrome Maternity NIPT Patau syndrome Patau's syndrome pregnancy Professor Basky SAFE test

St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust London, today opened the doors of its new laboratory for processing blood samples of pregnant women whose babies are at a high risk of developing Down’s, Edwards and Patau syndromes.
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Nominate your NHS hero for a gesh CARE award

Who deserves recognition? Nominate them today.

Have you or a loved one received outstanding care from St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, Sutton Health and Care, or Surrey Downs Health and Care? 

For many colleagues, being nominated for our staff awards is just as meaningful as winning. Your words help us recognise and celebrate the people who make outstanding care possible every day. 

Submit your nomination before 19 July and help us celebrate the people behind outstanding care.