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Postnatal Blood Test (Post Partum 01) in Croydon

A thorough check of your recovery after having a baby: blood count, iron stores, inflammation, thyroid, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and folate in one sample.

  • Price: £307
  • Results: usually 1–3 days
  • Visit: about 15 minutes
  • Referral: not needed

What it measures

  • Full blood count
  • Ferritin (iron stores)
  • CRP (inflammation)
  • TSH
  • Free T4
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin B12
  • Folate

Who it’s for

  • Exhaustion beyond normal new-parent tiredness
  • Heavy bleeding during or after birth
  • Hair loss, low mood or palpitations after birth
  • Breastfeeding and wanting to check your nutrition

Tired, or something more?

Being exhausted with a new baby is normal. But low iron after blood loss at birth, an inflamed thyroid after pregnancy (postpartum thyroiditis, which affects up to one in ten women), or low vitamin D, B12 or folate while breastfeeding can all make things harder. This test checks for each of them.

When to get urgent help instead

If you have chest pain, breathlessness, heavy bleeding, a severe headache or thoughts of harming yourself, don’t wait for a blood test: call 999 or NHS 111, or contact your GP or maternity unit urgently.

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

  1. Book online

    Choose your test and a time that suits you. No GP referral needed.

  2. A 15-minute visit

    A trained clinician takes a small blood sample at 169 Shirley Road, Croydon. Tell us if you’re nervous.

  3. Results in 1–3 days

    A clear report showing each result against its reference range.

  4. Next steps

    Share your report with your GP, who can arrange NHS follow-up if anything needs it.

Good to know: share any result outside the reference range with your GP, who can arrange NHS follow-up if it’s needed.

Questions

How soon after birth can I test?

Many women test from about six weeks after birth, as some markers take time to settle, but you can test sooner if you’re worried.

Is it safe while breastfeeding?

Yes. Having a blood test doesn’t affect breastfeeding.

How much is a Post Partum 01 in Croydon?

£307 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.

Book your Post Partum 01

£307 at 169 Shirley Road, Croydon. Results usually in 1–3 days.

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