"South West Acute Hospital - maternity, delivery suite and theatre"

Our baby boy was born two weeks ago. I received great care from midwives and consultants in the hospital during my pregnancy. When I went into hospital to be induced, I was looked after well and kept informed at all times. The delivery suite was very busy on that day so the staff made sure there was adequate staff available before my labour induction commenced. I was monitored and looked after by a senior and student midwife during the induction and early labour and then by another experienced midwife after the changeover of staff shifts. I felt at ease and well cared for. After a few hours in labour it was discovered on examination that my baby had moved position during labour, was lying sideways and immediately theatre was prepped for emergency section. I was looked after in theatre by a full team just after midnight. The theatre staff took great care of me and the baby and worked efficiently to deliver our boy safely and to look after me in the recovery room. Following transfer to the maternity ward, I received great care from the midwives over the next few days while I recovered in hospital. I have since received excellent care and attention from the community midwives postpartum, given lots of advice and always reassured to call if any concerns.

The hospital staff and the whole maternity team were wonderful and I can't thank them enough for the safe delivery of our little boy.