Private Pregnancy London With Dr Spyros Bakalis

Comprehensive Private Pregnancy Care in London

Personalised Support for Every Step of Your Journey

Personalised Private Maternity Care

Experience unparalleled continuity of care with Dr. Spyros Bakalis, offering a comprehensive maternity care package that supports you from the early stages of pregnancy, through childbirth, and into the first six weeks postpartum.

Choosing this package grants you 24/7 access to Dr. Bakalis via his personal mobile contact, ensuring direct and responsive care whenever you need it.

Personal and Flexible Care

Dr. Bakalis is committed to providing maternity care that is not only tailored to each mother’s individual needs but also flexible enough to adapt to any changes or complications that may arise.

His approach is grounded in best practices, maintaining the highest safety standards for both mother and baby throughout the pregnancy journey.

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Planned Delivery Experience

Together with Dr. Bakalis, you will carefully plan the delivery of your baby to ensure a safe and emotionally fulfilling experience at one of the state of the art hospitals.

The method of delivery will be thoroughly discussed to equip you with all the necessary information, enabling you to make the best decision for your childbirth.

Comprehensive Postnatal Care

Following the birth of your baby, continuous support from Dr. Bakalis is assured, whether during your hospital stay or after you return home.

The Personalised Private Maternity Care package covers all follow-up appointments for up to six weeks post-delivery, ensuring you and your baby receive the best possible care during the critical postnatal period.

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Scheduled Care

Your maternity care will include scheduled antenatal appointments at 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, and 41 weeks.
For those experiencing subsequent pregnancies, the number of appointments may be adjusted.
Ensure a comprehensive care experience with structured delivery planning and diligent postnatal follow-ups, all tailored to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for you and your baby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our private maternity care services.

Dr Bakalis offers a Personalised Private Maternity Care package which includes all antenatal visits, delivery of your baby and postnatal appointments. The price of this can be obtained by contacting his secretary on telephone no. 07384 325 348 or by email at [email protected].

He also offers a care plan for those requesting a delivery by Caesarean section without antenatal care. Again, prices can be obtained by contacting his secretary on telephone no. 07384 325 348 or by email at [email protected].

For women who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant, it is sensible to make some lifestyle changes early on. Smoking should be stopped, or at least reduced, as this can have a detrimental effect on the baby’s growth. Alcohol consumption should also be reduced and ideally stopped. Alcohol crosses the placenta and can affect the developing fetal brain. A healthy diet should be adopted. It can be useful to move to a diet which contains an abundance of fruit and vegetables and plenty of sources of protein (cooked fish and meats). Many women take vitamin supplements, including folic acid, during pregnancy, and this may help those who feel their diet does not provide them with all the required nutrients. You can continue to exercise but avoid extreme exercise.

If you are planning to get pregnant, it is advised that you make some of these changes beforehand. Ideally stop smoking and drinking alcohol before trying to get pregnant. Start taking folic acid, ideally take it for three months before attempting pregnancy. Alter your diet to a healthy mixed diet to contain carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and commence vitamin supplements if you feel that your diet may not cover all the necessary micronutrients. Try and get yourself fit so that your body can adapt better to the changes of pregnancy and assist you at the time of delivery.

Dr Bakalis’ Personalised Private Pregnancy Care package is aimed at those women who want to have personalised care provided by an experienced obstetrician, and which allows them the freedom to choose aspects of their care and to tailor it to their specific needs. It allows for continuity of care which provides the most satisfying experience for mothers. Dr Bakalis cares for first time or experienced mothers, and adapts to their requirements without compromising safety.

Dr Bakalis hopes that women opting for the Personalised Private Pregnancy Care package will feel empowered by their choice of obstetrician with the knowledge that he will be with them throughout their pregnancy, delivery and their postnatal period. They will have his personal telephone number with access to him 24 hours a day. They will have the knowledge that if they need to attend hospital for any Obstetric reason, they will be seen to by an experienced doctor who is familiar with them and their history. They will appreciate that at the time of delivery, the doctor present will know them and will have already formed a strong and trusting relationship with them, allowing them to confidently focus on the delivery of their baby. They will feel safe, that even after going home, they will be able to contact a trusted doctor to discuss any ongoing medical concerns.

The NHS recommends that all women have 2 scans during their pregnancy: the first at 12 and the second at 20 weeks. The first scan is focused on dating the pregnancy, having a good anatomical overview of the baby and also making an assessment for Down’s syndrome. The second scan is focused on reviewing the structures of the baby.

There is an increasing number of women who have at least one extra scan to monitor the size of the baby and ensure there is appropriate growth. If there are concerns regarding the growth of a baby, the mode and date of delivery may need to be altered. Dr Bakalis feels strongly that all women should have growth scans to reduce the risks to the pregnancy.

Ultrasound is considered safe for both the mother and baby. There has been no evidence to date to suggest that ultrasound causes any adverse effects to the developing baby. However, as with all medical tests, they should only be performed when necessary.

The cost for a private baby scan by Dr Bakalis can be obtained by contacting his secretary on telephone no. 07384 325 348 or by email at [email protected].

Some women want to have a scan carried out by a consultant who, in addition to carrying out a high-quality scan, can also give advice regarding any fetal concerns, such as any baby growth issues. Following this, a full discussion regarding any implications of the scan on the mother or pregnancy can be had.

A fetal medicine ultrasound scan is one that is carried out by a fetal medicine expert. This is usually a consultant obstetrician who has additional extensive training in scanning and caring for babies that have health problems whilst still in the womb. Fetal medicine doctors can use their vast experience of caring for sick babies to reassure mothers about the health of their baby.

Maternal–fetal medicine is a specialised branch of medicine that looks after women and babies who have health issues during pregnancy, delivery or in the postnatal period. Doctors who look after these women have undergone two to three years of additional training to gain experience. These doctors care for mothers with a variety of problems, such as heart, kidney or endocrine problems. In addition, they look after unborn babies that have health issues, including growth problems, heart defects and brain abnormalities. Their special skills allow them to see these mothers and babies safely through pregnancy.

A fetal medicine appointment usually involves the scan of a baby that is either suspected or known to have medical problems. Examples include babies that have structural problems, genetic problems or growth problems. These babies need highly detailed scans to identify specific problems. The scans then need to be interpreted by an expert, and the findings and implications discussed with the parents. This counselling would normally take place during the appointment, with the parents able to ask questions and understand the follow-up steps for their pregnancy.

Contact and Enquiries

For any further questions or to book a private consultation with Dr Bakalis please contact his secretary Maria.