What it measures
- HbA1c
- TPO antibodies
- Total cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol
- LDL cholesterol
- Triglycerides
Who it’s for
- Gestational diabetes in pregnancy
- Thyroid problems during or after pregnancy
- High blood pressure or pre-eclampsia in pregnancy
After gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes usually goes away after birth, but it raises your lifetime risk of type 2 diabetes. Guidance recommends a blood sugar check in the months after birth and then an HbA1c test every year, which this profile includes.
Thyroid and heart health after pregnancy
TPO antibodies show whether you’re at higher risk of postpartum thyroiditis or an underactive thyroid later on. Pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure in pregnancy are linked with a higher risk of heart disease later in life, so knowing your cholesterol is a sensible step.
How to prepare
- Drink a couple of glasses of water beforehand: it makes the sample quicker and easier to take.
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink as normal.
How it works at our Croydon clinic
Book online
Choose your test and a time that suits you. No GP referral needed.
A 15-minute visit
A trained clinician takes a small blood sample at 169 Shirley Road, Croydon. Tell us if you’re nervous.
Results in 1–3 days
A clear report showing each result against its reference range.
Next steps
Share your report with your GP, who can arrange NHS follow-up if anything needs it.
Questions
When should I take this test?
From about 13 weeks after birth, so your HbA1c reflects your blood sugar since pregnancy.
Post Partum 01 or 02?
Post Partum 01 focuses on recovery: blood count, iron, vitamins and thyroid. Post Partum 02 focuses on longer-term health after pregnancy complications: blood sugar, thyroid antibodies and cholesterol. Some women have both.
How much is a Post Partum 02 in Croydon?
£154 at our clinic at 169 Shirley Road, Croydon, including taking your blood sample and your report.
How quickly will I get my results?
Usually within 1 to 3 days, in a clear report showing each result against its reference range.
Pregnant? See our pregnancy blood tests, including NIPT from £295 and the early gender blood test from 6 weeks.