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"Amazing service and idea"

About: Aberdeen Maternity Hospital

(as the patient),

I recently had a baby and previously different contraceptive were talked about. However with me breastfeeding I was limited to the medicine I used to have previously. I was informed by my community midwife that the Aberdeen Antenatal clinic  do a Wednesday implant clinic with Tracey. Also with my GP surgery now closed down and moved to another surgery I have found it extremely hard to book in this service with my GP and the Sexual health clinic is fully booked as well but also with having a new-born baby I wasn't feeling very comfortable taking my baby there due to not having his immunisations yet.

So having this clinic that Tracey performed and I was able to get an appointment straight away for the next day made it so much easier and reassuring I was taking my baby somewhere safe. The whole process was lovely and calm and relax and I was able to breast feed my baby at the same time and not felt rushed or under pressure. I think this is an amazing service and idea.

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Response from Liz Cheung, Lead Midwife for Maternity and Women Services, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, NHS Grampian 6 months ago
Liz Cheung
Lead Midwife for Maternity and Women Services, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital,
NHS Grampian
Submitted on 14/11/2023 at 22:48
Published on Care Opinion at 22:48


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Dear hadarmk56,

Thank you for taking the time to get in touch to share your experience. Tracey has worked really hard to be able to provide this service for our postnatal mums and it is really nice that her hard work has been recognised.

Part of the "Women's Health Plan" set out by the Government was that we improve access to contraception services, including rapid and easily accessible postnatal contraception.

So I am delighted that we are now meeting this need and achieving this goal.

Thanks again and I will ensure Tracey receives this feedback.

May I wish you and your family all the best for the future.

Liz

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