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"Not impressed with midwife"

About: St Mary's Hospital (Newport)

I had my first midwife app in September. I had a miscarriage earlier this year after I contracted flu. So naturally I was especially anxious to know when I could have my flu vac. The midwife told me, it would be at 28 weeks. I asked if they confused that with the whooping cough vac. No, they said, both were at 28 weeks. I found it strange to get the flu vac at the end of the winter, so I double checked with the consultant a week later. Turns out it is at 12 weeks, and I had it done beginning of October (instead of the end of January). The midwife also asked me if I'm drinking enough milk for the calcium. I said yes, lots, as I was craving milk at the time. Drink more, they advised me (without asking how much i actually drunk). I followed the advise, having a large glass of milk now with every meal. I was told at my next visit that my iron levels were low, I was very surprised as I'm a keen meat eater, so I started reading up about how to increase my iron levels. Turns out, one shouldn't have dairy with iron rich foods as it stops the absorption of iron. I think those are basic things for someone of the profession to know, and potentionally detrimental if the wrong advise is given. This midwife also couldn't answer some other questions I had, but they knew who to ask and i got my answers, so I won't hold it against them. I've met competent midwives since, but i am very worried to meet this midwife again when I'm in labour. I would absolutely panic.

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Response from St Mary's Hospital 7 years ago
St Mary's Hospital
Submitted on 11/11/2016 at 12:53
Published on nhs.uk on 12/11/2016 at 01:30


Firstly apologies for delayed response to your post; I am really sorry to read that you had a poor experience with the midwife and the this is definitely something we would want to explore.

Your comments have been with the Head of Maternity, and in order to investigate this further and ensure that you do feel supported and are confident about your labour, it would be helpful if you would contact Amanda on 01983 534516.

I do hope that a conversation with Amanda can help to reassure you.

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