Dickinson Cowan
obstetrics · gynaecology · fertilityObstetrics
Mr Cowan recommends an ultrasound scan when you are seven weeks pregnant to assess the status of your pregnancy. He performs this scan himself in his consulting rooms. He then discusses the result with you and outlines what care you may need during your pregnancy.
You may wish to discuss testing for Down’s Syndrome. If you and your partner would like it, Mr Cowan can arrange for you to have a test.
He can arrange for you to attend ante-natal classes at the Portland Hospital and to get nutritional advice. At 20 weeks, he will generally arrange a foetal anomaly scan.
Mr Cowan encourages his patients to have a birth plan. For the birth, Mr Cowan books his patients into the Portland Hospital. The labour ward is comfortable, attractive and equipped with the most up-to-date equipment. During your labour, you can have an epidural at any time of day or night, given by an anaesthetic consultant. The midwives and nursery nurses are very helpful and friendly.