Obstetric operations and procedures

Obstetrics is the specialty of medicine which relates to surgery and treatment of women during pregnancy and childbirth.

 

Select the type of obstetric operation in which you are interested from the right hand side of this page.

 

The information that you find here on operations, investigations and procedures,has been written for the benefit of non-medical laypersons. The quality of the information is assured by a rigorous editorial process, using appropriately qualified UK specialists. The information is drawn from recognised and authoritative sources to ensure that it is accurate, evidence-based and reflects best practice.

If you are looking for a quote for a private birth, or want more information about private maternity services.

An initial consultation with a private consultant costs between £70 and £120. Our database holds details of around 2,500 private specialists across the UK.

We provide  typical costs for private treatment and private operations from some of the UK's leading private hospital companies.