Ms Charlotte Deans

Professional statement

Ms Charlotte Deans is a distinguished consultant obstetrician based in London. Her areas of expertise include maternal mental health, antenatal care, pregnancy-related symptoms, pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, and C-section. She also has a specialist interest in trauma-informed care during childbirth.

Ms Deans consults privately at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where she also serves as the lead consultant for the labour ward, the lead for maternity governance, and the clinical lead for the perinatal mental health service. Notably, Ms Deans is the service director at the Kensington Wing Hospital and the clinical director for patient safety for Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust.

With over 20 years’ experience, Ms Deans originally qualified with an MBBS degree from St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, London in 1996. She undertook her specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecologist in the northwest London region, before going on to complete two years of registrar experience in Sydney, Australia.

Additionally, she holds esteemed membership to The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and spent a year as a clinical fellow in maternal medicine developing her knowledge of high-risk obstetrics. With a commitment to minimising risks in maternity care, Ms Deans also holds a Diploma in Clinical Risk Management and Claims from the Capsticks law firm.

As an obstetrician, Ms Deans is dedicated to providing safe, supportive, and individualised care for expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period. She believes that listening is key, and is highly regarded for her attention to detail and compassionate approach.