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"Phenomenal Home Birth/Community Midwives"

About: Community Maternity Care / East Kilbride Community Maternity University Hospital Wishaw / Maternity Care

(as a service user),

I welcomed my second child into the world in early July at home as I wished with the assistance of 3 wonderful midwives, Lisa, Julie and Caitlin. They came to my home, read my birth plan, checked a few things over with me and then left me to labour in peace just as I had wanted. They were so calm and reassuring. They respected every one of my wishes which left me feeling safe and in control of my birth. I honestly couldn't have asked for more. It was my absolute dream birth. And the icing on the cake is that I had 2 wonderful community midwives and a student midwife supporting me through my pregnancy - Kirsty, Elizabeth and Donna. They all championed my choices in regards to the care that I did or did not want during pregnancy. Thank you again to all of the midwives I met along my journey. I hope to meet you all again when it's time for number 3!

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Response from Jennifer Montgomery, Improvement Coordinator, Quality Directorate, NHS Lanarkshire 9 months ago
Jennifer Montgomery
Improvement Coordinator, Quality Directorate,
NHS Lanarkshire

Operational Lead for Care Opinion in NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 26/08/2024 at 13:02
Published on Care Opinion at 13:02


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Dear Dan27,

Firstly, congratulations on the birth of your new baby.

I am so pleased to hear about the wonderful home birth you have had and the compassionate support you received from your midwifery team. It must have been so reassuring for you to know that your birth plan was being followed and your wishes respected.

I look forward to passing your kind words to the whole team and especially Kirsty, Elizabeth and Donna. I am sure everyone will get a real boost in hearing your feedback.

I hope you are all settling in well to life at home.

Best Wishes,

Jenni

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