"Maternity services. M2 and Delivery"

After very recently giving birth to my first child I feel compelled to write this to ensure the staff who were involved in my care get the recognition that they deserve.

I was went through the induction process on M2 and was looked after by one of the midwives, who was brilliant, reassuring to both myself and my husband and instantly put us at ease. This midwife supported us both as my labour progressed and then accompanied us to the delivery suite to handover my care. That evening at the end of their shift they came to see us on the Postnatal ward, to meet our new arrival, which was such a lovely thing to do. It's the little things that make a huge difference and things like that aren't forgotten easily.

Once on the delivery suite my labour progressed very quickly and the Midwife was assisted by a Student Midwife, together ensured our little girl arrived safely in to the world. I felt so supported and encouraged by these two members of staff that the whole process was calm and exactly everything I could have hoped it would be.

I've been a nurse for 10 years and never considered Midwifery as a change of career, that is until now! And it's thanks to those three people for showing me what the profession is all about!!

The staff at the hospital are amazing at what they do, and seeing the high standard of the students who will become the future midwives I think the Maternity Services at Bolton will remain great for years to come!

Thank You!!!