Dickinson Cowan
reproductive medicine · gynaecology · obstetricsObstetrics
Ultrasound - early
Mr Cowan recommends an ultrasound scan at seven weeks to assess the status of the pregnancy. He performs this himself in his rooms, and discusses the result with the patient, outlining the immediate and long-term options the patient might need to consider during her pregnancy. For instance a patient might wish to discuss testing for Down’s Syndrome. Dick Cowan will make arrangements for the appropriate tests, provided the patient and her partner/husband understand the implications and limitations of the tests, and if they both agree.
Ultrasound - later
A Foetal Anomaly scan is commonly performed at 20 weeks, when the anatomy of the baby is checked by ultrasound. Mr Cowan may recommend growth scans in the later months of pregnancy.Booking for delivery
Mr Cowan books his patients for delivery into the Portland Hospital and encourages his patients to have a birth plan.Delivery suite
The Delivery Suite at the Portland is comfortable, attractively decorated, and equipped with the most up-to-date equipment. During labour patients can have an epidural administered by the on-call Consultant Anaesthetist should the patient request this. Each delivery room at the Portland has a bath. There is a birthing pool on the Labour Ward as well. The midwives, and nursery nurses, at the Portland are most helpful and are particularly friendly.