About Us
A Consultant-Led Standard of Care
Excellence in personalised pregnancy care
The Pregnancy Clinic was founded with a clear purpose: to offer exceptional, consultant-led pregnancy care in a calm, discreet, and highly personalised environment. Our philosophy combines the reassurance of world-class clinical expertise with the attentiveness and continuity expected from a bespoke private pregnancy clinic.
Every scan, consultation, and clinical decision is led by a highly experienced sub-specialist consultant in Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics – not delegated, not protocol-driven, and never rushed to ensure that women and their families feel informed, supported, and confident at every stage of pregnancy.
Professor Ranjit Akolekar
MBBS, MD (Res), MRCOG
Consultant Obstetrician and sub-specialist in Fetal-Maternal Medicine
Professor Akolekar is a recognised expert in Fetal medicine and High-risk pregnancy care, with a career spanning tertiary NHS practice, academic research, and private consultant-led care. With an international reputation for clinical excellence, Professor Akolekar brings decades of experience in managing both routine and complex pregnancies at the highest level. He leads one of the region’s specialist Fetal Medicine services and is actively involved in training, research, and national guideline development, ensuring that care at The Pregnancy Clinic reflects the latest evidence and highest clinical standards.
Clinical Expertise
- Specialist in high-risk and complex pregnancies
- Advanced expertise in fetal ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis
- Focus on early prediction and prevention of pregnancy complications
- Consultant-level interpretation of genetic screening and NIPT
- Integrated approach combining scan findings with clinical decision-making
- Every appointment reflects not just technical excellence, but clinical judgement built on years of specialist experience.
Academic & Leadership Profile
- Leadership roles within NHS maternity and Fetal and Maternal Medicine services
- Lead for Reproductive Health and Childbirth research
- Trainer of future specialists within recognised UK training
programmes - Active contributor to international research and clinical practice standards
- Over 250 peer-reviewed publications in fetal medicine and obstetrics
- This depth of experience translates directly into better-informed, more precise care for every patient.
What Makes The Pregnancy Clinic Different
Designed for Modern Pregnancy Care
The clinic provides bespoke, consultant-led pregnancy care for:
- Families who value continuity with a specialist consultant
- Patients seeking a higher level of reassurance and detail
- IVF and fertility-assisted pregnancies
- Pregnancies with history of recurrent miscarriages
- High-risk or complex pregnancies
All care is designed to complement NHS maternity services, ensuring safe, coordinated, and comprehensive support throughout
pregnancy.