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Women's health · Pre-Conception Care · Private clinic in East London

Private pre-conception care clinic in London, same-day women's health.

Getting healthy before pregnancy gives the best start — a pre-conception check covers health, medicines and vaccinations. Our private women's health clinic in East London offers same-day pre-conception care assessment with a private women's health specialist, diagnosis and a clear treatment plan — usually without a referral and often the same day.

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The condition

What is pre-conception care?

Getting healthy before pregnancy gives the best start — a pre-conception check covers health, medicines and vaccinations.

  • Health & medication review
  • Folic acid & vitamins
  • Vaccination check
  • Blood tests
  • Chronic condition advice
  • Planning your pregnancy

Understanding pre-conception care

Pre-Conception Care: symptoms, causes, tests & treatment

Speak to us before conceiving if you take

  • medicines for epilepsy — particularly sodium valproate, which causes serious harm
  • isotretinoin (Roaccutane) — and for a month after stopping
  • methotrexate, mycophenolate or other immunosuppressants
  • ACE inhibitors, ARBs or statins
  • warfarin or certain other anticoagulants
  • lithium or certain antipsychotics, or any regular medicine at all

Never stop a prescribed medicine without advice — uncontrolled epilepsy, severe mental illness or high blood pressure in pregnancy can be more dangerous than the medicine. The point is to plan the switch in advance rather than react to a positive test.

Start now

400 mcgfolic acid daily, from 3 months before
5 mghigher dose for some — see below
10 mcgvitamin D daily, throughout
  • Folic acid 400 micrograms daily from three months before conception until 12 weeks of pregnancy, to prevent neural tube defects.
  • A higher 5mg dose is recommended if you have diabetes, epilepsy on certain medicines, coeliac disease, sickle cell or thalassaemia, a BMI over 30, a previous baby with a neural tube defect, or a family history.
  • Vitamin D 10 micrograms daily throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • Avoid vitamin A supplements and liver — high-dose vitamin A causes birth defects. Check any multivitamin is pregnancy-specific.

Checks worth having

  • Rubella immunity — rubella in early pregnancy causes serious birth defects. If you are not immune you need MMR, and must avoid pregnancy for one month afterwards, so this has to be done in advance.
  • Blood group and antibodies, and a full blood count and ferritin — iron deficiency is very common and easier to correct before pregnancy.
  • Thyroid function — requirements rise early in pregnancy and untreated thyroid disease affects outcomes.
  • Diabetes screening if you have risk factors; blood glucose control before conception significantly reduces risk.
  • Sexual health screening — untreated chlamydia can affect fertility and pregnancy.
  • Cervical screening brought up to date, since it is deferred during pregnancy.
  • Vitamin D and B12, particularly on a vegan or restricted diet.

Conditions to optimise first

  • Diabetes — aim for good control before conceiving; this is one of the highest-value preparations there is.
  • High blood pressure — several common medicines are unsuitable and need switching.
  • Epilepsy — medication review well in advance, with a neurologist.
  • Mental health — plan medication with a clinician rather than stopping abruptly; relapse in pregnancy carries its own risks.
  • Weight — a BMI over 30 or under 19 affects fertility and pregnancy outcomes.
  • Asthma, thyroid disease, inflammatory conditions — better controlled before than during.

Lifestyle

Do

  • Stop smoking and vaping — both partners
  • Stop alcohol entirely; no level is known to be safe
  • Continue exercising; regular activity is beneficial
  • Review caffeine — keep under 200mg a day
  • Check food safety advice: soft cheeses, pâté, raw fish and undercooked meat

Avoid

  • Recreational drugs, including cannabis
  • Anabolic steroids and testosterone in the male partner
  • High-dose supplements and unregulated herbal products
  • Toxoplasma exposure — cat litter, unwashed vegetables
  • Waiting for a positive test to make these changes

For the male partner too

Sperm take around 74 days to develop, so changes made three months before conception affect the sperm that matter. Stopping smoking, reducing alcohol, avoiding anabolic steroids and testosterone, avoiding excessive heat and getting weight into a healthy range all improve sperm quality and pregnancy outcomes. Pre-conception care is not solely a woman's task.

Women's health services we offer

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From same-day GP care to gynaecology, scans, screening and menopause — private, discreet and often the same day.

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Hormone, thyroid and health checks.

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Seen today, in three easy steps

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Book online any time or call reception — no GP referral needed for most appointments.

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Seen discreetly, quickly

A female GP or women's health specialist assesses you, with scans and tests arranged in-house where possible.

3

Diagnosis & plan

You leave with a clear diagnosis, treatment and any scan, screening or specialist care arranged.

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Private assessment

See a private women's health specialist for pre-conception care in London

At our private women's health clinic on Whitechapel Road in East London, you can see a private women's health specialist or pre-conception care doctor without a referral — most days, often the same day. A private GP in East London or consultant women's health specialist will assess you, arrange the right tests and explain your diagnosis and treatment options clearly. We help patients across East London, Canary Wharf, the City, Docklands and Aldgate who want fast, private answers about pre-conception care.

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Local, private, fast

A private women's health clinic for East London & Canary Wharf

Tower Bridge Hospital is on Whitechapel Road in the heart of East London — minutes from Canary Wharf, the City of London, Docklands and Aldgate. Patients across Tower Hamlets, Wapping, Limehouse and Bethnal Green choose us for a fast, private pre-conception care appointment with a women's health specialist, without the wait or the referral.

Why choose us

Why choose our East London private women's health clinic

  • Same-day, no referral — private GP and women's health under one roof
  • Discreet, specialist-led care with GMC-registered clinicians
  • Scans & screening on site — pelvic ultrasound, smears and blood tests
  • Minutes from Canary Wharf & the City of London
  • Menopause to pregnancy — care across every stage
  • Transparent pricing and a clear plan

Ready when you are

See a private women's health specialist for pre-conception care — the same day.

Book a private pre-conception care assessment in East London: same-day appointments, women's health specialist-led care and a clear plan. No referral needed.

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Common questions

Pre-Conception Care in London: your questions answered

Where can I find a private pre-conception care specialist near me in East London?

Our private women's health clinic is on Whitechapel Road in East London, minutes from Canary Wharf and the City. You can see a private women's health specialist or pre-conception care doctor for assessment and treatment, usually the same day and without a referral.

Can I see a private women's health specialist for pre-conception care the same day?

Yes. We hold same-day private appointments most days, including Saturdays, so you can be assessed by a women's health specialist or GP quickly, with tests done in-house where possible.

How much does a private pre-conception care appointment cost in London?

We keep pricing transparent — see our fees page or call 020 7916 0029, and we will explain the cost of the pre-conception care assessment and any tests before you book.

Do I need a referral to see a private women's health specialist for pre-conception care?

No. You can book directly with our clinic. If you are unsure whether to start with a private GP or a women's health specialist, we will guide you.

Which areas do you serve for private pre-conception care care?

We see private patients from across East London, Canary Wharf, the City of London, Docklands, Aldgate, Wapping, Limehouse and Tower Hamlets.

Medically reviewed by Dr Haydar Bolat — Clinical Director, GMC 7138332. Last reviewed August 2026 · next review August 2027. Written in line with our editorial & content-review policy, using guidance from the NHS, NICE and the relevant royal colleges. This information is general and does not replace personal medical advice.

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Areas we serve

Private pre-conception care care in London & East London — Whitechapel, the City & Canary Wharf

Patients visit our Whitechapel clinic for private pre-Conception Care assessment and treatment from right across London and East London, the City and the Docklands — including Aldgate, Bethnal Green, Bow, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Bermondsey and the surrounding areas. Same-day and walk-in appointments are available and you do not need a GP referral.

Easy to reach — minutes from the Royal London Hospital and Aldgate East, Whitechapel, Aldgate and Liverpool Street stations, and one stop from Canary Wharf on the Elizabeth line.

Private pre-conception care treatment near me? If you are searching for private pre-conception care treatment near me, a pre-conception care doctor or specialist near me, or a private clinic near me in East London, our Whitechapel practice is on your doorstep — walk-in and same-day appointments, no GP referral, and no long NHS waiting list.

Book a same-day appointment or call 020 7916 0029. See our transparent fees. Open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm. Private clinic on Whitechapel Road, London E1 — serving Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Islington, the City of London and Southwark.

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