Fetal development - Medical specialists

The Lister Fertility Clinic is one of the most highly regarded and established private fertility treatment centres in the UK. Part of HCA Healthcare, the centre was first set up in 1988, and since then, it has not only established but continued to maintain its reputation as one of the most successful IVF treatment clinics throughout the country. Impressively, over 20,000 babies have been born at the clinic since its opening. The clinic, which specialises in IVF treatment, infertility, pregnancy, miscarriage, and childbirth, treats over 2,000 couples each and every year. The team at the clinic is made up of highly skilled nurses, embryologists, and counsellors.

The Pregnancy Experts is an ultrasound clinic dedicated to comprehensive pregnancy care. The clinic is led by Dr Martin Maher, a consultant obstetrician with over 18 years of medical experience, alongside Miss Jennie Todd, a skilled midwife specialised in foetal ultrasound.Dr Maher is a highly regarded professional in maternity care, serving as the clinical director for obstetrics and gynaecology at a local NHS Trust and the clinical lead for the Lancashire & South Cumbria region. He also leads the foetal medicine service and oversees ultrasound training for the North West School of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.Miss Todd is a senior midwife sonographer at a local NHS Trust, where she manages and delivers care to women with complex pregnancies. She frequently performs ultrasound scans in collaboration with the Fetal Medicine Unit.At our clinics, we focus on delivering evidence-based, high-quality antenatal care and ultrasound services. Whether you are looking for 4D bonding scans, diagnostic imaging, blood tests, or a full antenatal scan package, our team is here to support you. Friendly and approachable, our staff prioritise your pregnancy wellbeing and take great care to ensure you and your baby are in safe, expert hands.

The Portland Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is a revered centre for excellence in private medical treatment located in central London. The highly experienced team offer specialist care for women, children and their families, with dedicated services for children and babies, women’s health and maternity care. With a wide range of highly recommended pregnancy services, including state-of-the-art scanning and expert physiotherapy, The Portland Hospital provides women with a wealth of maternity care options with safety at the heart of all treatment. In addition, the revered hospital offers comprehensive women’s health services, from menopause management to gynaecological surgery, led by highly experienced consultants including leading specialists in endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. The Portland Hospital’s team of distinguished paediatric specialists also provides dedicated care for babies and children and the clinic is equipped with entertainment facilities for young patients to ensure their visit is a calm and pleasant as possible.