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Forever thankful for having such a positive birth experience...

Posted By Septt23

"Forever thankful for having such a positive birth experience."

About: Maternity care / Ward 46 (post-natal) Maternity care / Ward 48 (labour ward) Maternity care / Ward 49 (neonatal intensive care unit NNICU)

(as the patient),

I recently gave birth to my baby boy at the start of September. I was admitted at 37+6 days to be induced and the care I received on the antenatal ward was absolutely amazing. I also want to thank Dr Lavery for the care we received. I am so thankful for everything he done in making sure my baby arrived safe and sound due to the risks that were involved. 

To the staff in the labour ward, I honestly had the best experience in labour. I was greeted by Briege who made me feel so at ease, the relaxing music also helped. To the day staff who took over from Briege including a student (I wish I could remember your names), I couldn’t have got through my labour without your encouragement every step of the way. I am also very thankful for Rebecca who made me feel so empowered in my final stages of delivery. I’ve never met a girl so kind. 

To NICU, thank you for the care and attention giving to my newborn baby shorty after delivery, especially Belle - we were so blessed to have you looking after our baby boy. 

To the postnatal staff, thank you for everything you done during our 4 day stay. As a first time mum, I felt vulnerable at times however the midwives were absolutely fantastic in supporting and caring for myself & my baby, nothing was a bother. I am forever thankful for having such a positive birth experience. 

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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 26/09/2023 at 14:19
Published on Care Opinion at 14:19

Hi Septt23,

Thank you so much for getting in touch and sharing your experience with us. Also a big congratulations to you on the birth of your new son, I hope you are enjoying every second!

I am so delighted your pregnancy, birth and beyond experience was so positive. As a maternity team, this is what it is all about for us. Despite your risks, you sound like you were able to have the experience you wanted and be a partner in your own care.

Dr Lavery is on the ward today and he was absolutely delighted and humbled by his 'shout out'. A compliment like this really boosts morale and reinforces that the efforts we are making are having a positive impact on the experience of families like yourselves.

I will be sure to share with the rest of the team!

Thanks again and take care,

Shonagh Clifford

Delivery Suite Manager

Altnagelvin

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Response from Christine Brown, Sister, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, WHSCT about a year and a half ago
Christine Brown
Sister, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,
WHSCT

Submitted on 16/10/2023 at 00:58
Published on Care Opinion at 09:16

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Thank you for sharing your experience of care in our neonatal unit.

Each member of our team strives to provide the best care for babies and their families at this very frightening time and it is so lovely that you have found the time to share your positive experience of this care.

I will share this story with the team in Neonatal, wishing your little boy and your family continued health and happiness.

Christine Brown

Neonatal Sister

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