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"Consistent support throughout my pregnancy and childbirth"

About: Maternity care / Delivery Suite

(as a service user),

Due to infant loss of our first little boy I was lucky to have contact with Barbara. She was so helpful all through the pregnancy, came to appointments which my husband could not attend and was at the end of the phone if I had any concerns.

Dr McNally saw me at most of the appointments and it really helped to see someone consistently who knew our background and we didn't have to go through the heart-breaking history at every appointment when a different doctor calls you in.

Dr Cooke is also a huge credit to the service, she acknowledged our loss amidst everything going on and made it easy for me to explain my feelings. She arranged for me to chat with Victoria in induction suite and made what could have been a horrible experience so much better.

When I did go into labour we happened to have Megan, the same midwife who delivered our 2nd little boy. She was fantastic and the whole birth was stress free and made me feel so empowered.

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Response from Stephanie Wilson, Midwifery sister, Delivery Suite, Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital 2 years ago
Stephanie Wilson
Midwifery sister, Delivery Suite,
Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital

Manage delivery suite . Looking after mothers,families and midwives

Submitted on 28/02/2022 at 00:16
Published on Care Opinion at 00:16


Dear Mammato3

My name is Stephanie Wilson and I am a sister on delivery suite RJMS. Thank you so much for taking time to share your experience and for your very kind words about our service. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your first little boy, infant loss is probably the loneliest of all bereavements and I can only imagine what it must be like to be parents in this awful situation.

I am delighted however that in your subsequent pregnancy you felt so supported by both doctors and midwives and to leave you feeling empowered is what we all aim for. I will of course share your post with Barbara, Megan and Drs Cooke and McNally who I know will be equally delighted to hear such a positive story.

With every best wish to you and your family

Stephanie

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