Dr Leah Deutsch is a NHS Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. The Leto Clinic was created in response to a clear need for a more individualised, trauma informed approach to caring for women and birthing people after birth.
Leah is passionate about providing post natal care tailored to individual need, something often more difficult to access in a time and resource poor public system.
Her years of professional practice and her own personal experience as a parent have consolidated this drive and passion. Her mission is to provide a better service for new mothers, in what is often a challenging period, helping women and birthing people feel supported and heard.
Leah is also qualified advanced yoga teacher, specialising in yoga for women’s health and has completed several specialist trainings in birth trauma enabling her provide a more rounded and holistic approach in the care she offers.
Having a child, whether it’s your first or sixth, is most likely one of the most emotionally, physically and mentally challenging things you will ever go through but also monumentally life changing in the most incredible way. Having the right people to support you as you embark on this journey can shift your whole experience.
We strive to ensure you leave feeling confident in your physical and emotional well-being, supporting your journey in to motherhood.
As an experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist, my aim is to ensure your postnatal care is supportive and comprehensive. Your 50-minute postnatal review will provide a physical assessment, whilst recognising your birth may have been traumatic and you may need more time to discuss certain aspects. Ultimately it aims to be individualised to your needs, but can include the following:
Physical
- General physical examination including blood pressure check, abdominal and pelvic examination
- Assessment for abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
- Wound review and management (if relevant)
- Exploration of any incontinence or pelvic floor concerns and referral to women’s health physiotherapist if required.
- Bloods or microbiology samples if required (at an additional cost)
Psychological
- Trauma informed review of your pregnancy and birth experience with a focus of any complications.
- Discussion around current mental health state.
- Exploration of your emotional wellbeing.
- Direct referral where needed, to access evidence based therapy for birth trauma.
Wellbeing
- Advice around returning to exercise
- Contraceptive advice service (prescription for hormonal contraception and coil insertion also offered)
- Discussion relating to any feeding concerns and referral to a lactation consultant if required.
