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Maternity services

Posted By polarisdj95

"Maternity services"

About: Antrim Area Hospital / Ward C2 Maternity care

(as a service user),

I went to AAH to deliver my baby. I was very happy with the midwife that delivered my baby. They acted in a professional manner and delivered person centered care to my family.

I stayed in 1 night to get a little more support with breastfeeding. The midwives overnight did not support me during this time. If it wasn't for the midwife I got the next morning I know I wouldn't have stuck with it. They were amazing and you could tell they loved their job.

I feel if I went in not having made up my mind how to feed my baby I would definitely be bottle feeding.

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Response from Louisa Lapworth, Lead Midwife, Maternity Services, Women, Children and Families, NHSCT 8 months ago
Louisa Lapworth
Lead Midwife, Maternity Services, Women, Children and Families,
NHSCT

Submitted on 14/09/2023 at 22:09
Published on Care Opinion at 22:09

My name is Louisa Lapworth Interim Lead Midwife.

Firstly, congratulations on the birth of your baby.

Thankyou for taking the time to send this feedback to us. I am very pleased to hear that you had a positive birth experience and were happy with the midwife who looked after you.

I am sorry to hear that you weren't supported with breastfeeding overnight in C2. I will share your story with the C2 Sister and the breastfeeding specialist midwife to discuss ways we can improve support for women. I am glad that you received good support in the day and describe the midwives as amazing.

Wishing you all the best,

Louisa Lapworth

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