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"Positive home birth experience"

About: Lothian Community Services / Community Maternity Team

(as a service user),

Had a home birth at the start of May. Really positive birth experience. My midwife, Pia was part of the Lothian home birthing team who was really lovely, professional, answered all my questions and provided me with all the information that I needed. My midwife generally came to my home for routine appointments which made it easier for me with being heavily pregnant and having a toddler. 

The midwifes on-call were reassuring and ensured that I felt fine to labour at home and ensured they sent midwifes out when I felt I needed them. 
The midwifes who helped deliver my baby were really kind and reassuring. Nothing was a bother. They were professional and also gave us some space to bond with our newborn. They followed my birthing plan and also ensured I was fine with them carrying out different checks. Would highly recommend a home birth. 

I felt supported during my pregnancy, labour and birth and my wishes were followed. I was very happy to not have to birth at my local hospital. 

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Response from Claire Withnell, Patient Experience Officer, Patient Experience Team, NHS Lothian 12 months ago
Claire Withnell
Patient Experience Officer, Patient Experience Team,
NHS Lothian
Submitted on 05/06/2024 at 10:22
Published on Care Opinion at 10:22


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Dear Coralx24,

Thank you for providing feedback regarding the Lothian home birthing team.

It was lovely to read about how supported you were by Mia and the on-call midwifes, in order to support you with your birthing plan and home birth. I was glad to hear that you were also supported to have your routine appointments at home making it easier for you and your toddler as well.

Please be assured I have shared this feedback with the team and I am sure they will be delighted to receive it.

I hope you and your new baby are doing well and wish you and your family well.

Kind regards

Claire

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