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"I was cared for so well by the hospital staff"

About: Maternity care / Antenatal clinic Maternity care / Consultant Led Unit Maternity care / Maternity Triage Maternity care / Maternity Ward

(as the patient),

Fell pregnant through IVF in September which we were delighted about. I have had reduced movements and was cared for so well by the hospital staff.

When going for a growth scan I was taken care of my Dr Allison at the Victoria Hosptial in Kirkcaldy who was fantastic. I also went for weekly checkups for CTG's looked after so well by Lori, Janice and Lori's shift manager. I can't thank them enough for their empathy and care. I was advised to be induced early. When I went in it felt like private health care, the midwives - Sara, Beth, Harriet, Ashleigh, Sammy where outstanding and made me feel so at ease as it was a difficult journey for us.

When things progressed I was looked after my Laura and Judith at the later stages of my journey. They were fantastic, I should also mention Nicola who just made things so relaxed and even joined in a quick quiz with my husband and I!

Once the decision was made for me to have a section I was greeted by the surgeon who was amazing and Hannah the anesthesiologist who was just fantastic at keeping me relaxed and also having a laugh with me at the same time which is what I like.

All the surgery stuff were 2nd to none! Our little baby was born in the early hours and I couldn't be more over joyed! Thank you maternity unit fife for the fantastic care! 

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Response from Pamela Higgins, Inpatient Clinical Midwifery Manager, Maternity Inpatient Services, NHS Fife 15 months ago
Pamela Higgins
Inpatient Clinical Midwifery Manager, Maternity Inpatient Services,
NHS Fife

I am the Clinical Midwifery Manager for Inpatient Midwifery Services

Submitted on 31/05/2024 at 16:22
Published on Care Opinion at 16:22


Congratulations Sophie on the birth of your son. I hope you are all settled at home and having lots of cuddles.

Thank you so much for taking the time for sharing some of your journey from IVF through your pregnancy and your sons birth.

It certainly sounds like a roller coaster of emotions. I am so pleased you have felt in safe hands and have felt the care and empathy from our staff in all areas.

I will ensure that your kind words are shared with all those involved.

Thake Care.

Pamela Higgins

Inpatient Midwifery Manager

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