
Sadia Bhatti was my OB in consultant-led pregnancy and post-pregnancy care at the Kensington Wing, Chelsea Hospital. We met her when I was already in the third trimester. She was very professional, explained everything in detail, and even picked up on things that had been missed in my previous check-ups.
One of the aspects I appreciated most was her responsiveness. She gave us her personal WhatsApp and always replied quickly, even checking blood test results within the same day, which was incredibly helpful and reassuring.
The C-section itself went very smoothly, and I felt I was in safe hands throughout the delivery.
That said, I think there are areas where the care could be improved. During pregnancy, I mentioned that I was taking sertraline for depression, but I didn’t feel that my mental health was really integrated into my overall care. I was given a recommendation to a psychology clinic, but it was too far from my home to be practical, and there wasn’t much follow-up beyond that.
Later, when I requested a doctor’s letter acknowledging my mental health so I could extend my thesis deadline postpartum, she did not include it. She explained that because it was only a recommendation and not a formal referral, she could not note it. This reliance on a technicality meant I had to go through the retraumatising experience of retelling my medical history to my GP instead of receiving the support I needed at a very vulnerable time.
Postnatal care also felt limited. I only had one brief visit after giving birth, and during it she commented on my weight and appearance (“less bloated” and having lost weight). Personally, I felt this was inappropriate, as weight should not be a focus in such a sensitive postpartum period.
In summary, Dr. Bhatti is highly professional, detail-oriented, and exceptionally responsive, and I am grateful for the safe and smooth delivery. I am especially thankful that she delivered my healthy baby, and in the end that is what matters most. At the same time, I would encourage more emphasis on mental health support, more flexible and empathetic handling of patient needs, and greater sensitivity in postpartum follow-up care.
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C-Section (Caesarean Section)