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"These girls all made me feel like I could do anything"

About: Maternity care / Ward 46 (post-natal) Maternity care / Ward 48 (labour ward)

(as a service user),

I just wanted to voice my gratitude for the staff of Altnagelvin labour ward and postnatal ward. I gave birth to my baby girl earlier this month and I couldn’t have done it without the amazing support from Laura, Marie, and especially Lauren and Janine. These girls were such an amazing support to my partner, my mum and myself, especially when I had a Luke Combs singing session mid labour. 

The staff on the postnatal ward are just amazing especially Lauren (who I met in FAU and on postnatal ward) Student midwife Faye and the following day a midwife called Anita. These girls went above and beyond for me to feel supported and cared for. Nothing was ever an issue and they always checked to ensure I was ok as well as my baby girl. Being a first time mummy I was so Anxious but these girls all made me feel like I could do anything. I will never forget my you all 

Thank you , thank you , thank you xx

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Response from Shonagh Clifford, Lead midwife, Maternity Services Altnagelvin Hospital, WHSCT nearly 2 years ago
Shonagh Clifford
Lead midwife, Maternity Services Altnagelvin Hospital,
WHSCT
Submitted on 24/08/2023 at 12:39
Published on Care Opinion at 12:39


Hi RGoan,

Thank you for sharing these kind words with us and so soon after having your little bundle of joy. I know it can be so busy and life changing in the early weeks.

It is our absolute pleasure and privledge to be part of your birthing journey, I'm so pleased your had such a great experience. I was able to show your feedback to Lauryn on the ward and she was so flattered to read it. I will be sure to share it with the rest of the girls too.

Within our unit, we strive for our families coming through to feel safe, to have their voice heard, to be nurtured and cared for. I cant explain the satisfaction we get when we see such a positive outcome such as your own.

Take care and enjoy these precious days!

Kind regards,

Shonagh Clifford

Delivery Suite manager

Altnagelvin

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