"MBU"

The mother and baby unit is brilliant I stayed in 2012 shortly before the birth of my son and about 3 months after. To begin with its a scary place and everyone naturally moans about things esp the food and the supervision, however... 24 hr care from nursery nurses, mental health nurses helped me bond with my baby and overcome some of my fears I was given brilliant psychology sessions which I was allowed to complete even after I left I was able to do occupational therapy as part of my recovery - I learned pottery, jewellery making, cooking, art therapy, drama therapy, baby massage, and there was tons of other options I could have done I had weekly sessions with the "baby whisperer" (baby psychologist) which were so reassuring, she videoed my interactions and played them back explaining the interactions between my baby and I which boosted my confidence and also helped prevent me building up false beliefs about my baby's development (I was unwell with severe anxiety over it) I had somebody there at every hour of the day able to help. From as simple as helping me change a nappy or watching and cuddling him for a few hours while I rested during my recovery to telephone support on my visits home and experienced psychiatric and psychological care. I totally get why ppl complain as the situation is not a pleasant one to be in but in hindsight they saved my life probably and my child's. Instead of me being in and out of psych wards and my baby in foster care...we are a family and I believe it's down to the care I had there helping me bond with my child