Has anyone given birth in London recently?

Congrats!  I'm in London and currently at 35 weeks so no birth experience yet!  But soon!  I have found it to be confusing because I don't really have any same-ageish friends here, whereas in the US, I picked up all sorts of info by osmosis.  I worked in a hospital and most of my friends had kids in their mid 30s (I'm 38) so while, you know, the basic mechanics are the same ( ), the lingo is completely different and I find myself scurrying to look up terminology. 

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OneTiger, congratulations! How exciting.

I gave birth two weeks ago in a London NHS hospital. I couldn't be more pleased with both the care and aftercare. I live in NW London and researched the whole hospital and care thing quite thoroughly. I also considered going private as I was initially quite nervous about it. I really needn't have worried; I just needed to educate myself and I'm glad I didn't go private.

As others have said Mumsnet is a gem.
Dr. Foster's birth guide was also a good resource in researching hospitals.
And One Born Every Minute episodes (Channel 4OD) gave us a really good sense of what happens on the labour ward.
Feel free to message me if I can be of more help.

Unfortunately began to miscarry last night.  As a positive, at least we know it's possible for me to get pregnant at this 'old' age.

Very sorry to hear this onetiger.  Big (((hugs))) to you. 

So sorry to hear this. 

I am so sorry onetiger.   

So sorry Onetiger!

I'm sorry onetiger. 

I'm sorry.  Big hugs.

I'm really sorry, onetiger. 

I'm sorry onetiger.  Sending healing energy and fertility vibes your way!

Biggs Hugss onetiger!

Sorry for your loss onetiger.

So sorry to hear this Onetiger. Virtual hugs.