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Compare NHS and private maternity care in the UK to make informed decisions for your pregnancy journey. Explore personalised care, amenities, and financial considerations to understand the features and benefits of each option.

Ultrasound scans are used for multiple purposes from monitoring an unborn baby to diagnosing a condition & more. Read our guide to learn more.

A healthy vagina is crucial to any woman’s happiness and wellbeing. Fortunately our vaginas are pretty good at looking after themselves, most of the time. But is there anything you can do to help keep things healthy? And what can go wrong - and what can you do about it?

The chances are, you know thrush all too well. Around three-quarters of women will get it at one time or another – and many will get rid of it only to find it coming back again, and again. Fortunately, for most women it’s temporary, and easy to cure.

Ovarian cysts are very common. Most of the time they’re painless with no symptoms they are often a sign of your ovulation. However, sometimes they can indicate an underlying condition that may need attention.

Most of the time, discharge from your vagina is perfectly normal. It’s an important and natural function of your reproductive system. Normal discharge keeps your vagina clean and helps prevent infection.

Lower abdominal pain in women can be caused by different conditions, from minor infections to reproductive system infections. There are many reasons why women of all ages experience abdominal pain. Generally, it’s very common and easy to manage if you know the cause.

Sex can be one of life’s great pleasures but occasionally, it can be painful and cause worry for both partners. Painful sex is more common in women, with around 3 out of 4 affected at some point in their lives.

Pregnancy is a natural process and different for every woman. Here’s a quick guide to what you can expect week-by-week during your pregnancy.

Postmenopausal bleeding is vaginal bleeding that occurs a year or more after your last menstrual period. It can be a symptom of vaginal dryness, polyps (noncancerous growths) or changes in your reproductive system.

In common with all private obstetricians and in accordance with best practice, Dr Yu has cross-cover arrangements in place with two highly-experienced consultant obstetricians.

Remember you are having a baby; not moving house. However it is wise to get your things together well in advance.

In 2004, Chrissie was awarded an MD from the University of London for her research.

Published research by Dr Chrissie Yu.

It is common for Dr Yu to see families who are covered under medical insurance for all or part of their obstetric care.

Dr Yu’s private pregnancy care packages include care from your initial appointment through to your delivery and for six weeks into the postnatal period.