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"Birth of my second child"

About: Ninewells Hospital / Maternity care

(as a service user),

in Early August 2024 I attended Ninewells Hospital Dundee to have an elective c-section for the birth of my second child. My son was born and i cannot thank the maternity staff from start to finish as they made my second birth a truly memorable experience. I’d like to personally thank Megan, Tina, and the surgeon Rachel who performed my section. Natalia and Erin the anaesthetists who were present calmed my nerves during this procedure after a trauma*tic birth with my daughter first time around .

Megan i cannot thank enough for the care and compassion she showed whilst looking after us all. My son was admitted to the NICU unit where he was treated for a week. Megan looked after me and kept in touch whilst i was going between the ward and NICU. She is truly a credit to her profession. I am very thankful i had her as my midwife. 

The Nicu unit, i do not think there will be enough thank you’s in the world for what you did for my family. Aileen, Elaine, Toni, Sheena, Kelly, Danielle and Jen in transitional  care  and the rest of medical staff i would like to t thank you all. We are eternally grateful for all you did for our son and how you supported us during this time. You looked after myself, my husband and my family with the biggest hearts and were there when it was a very difficult situation. We were supported 24/7 and extended that to my daughter to make her feel at home when she visited her baby brother. Vivian is another i would like to thank you, without you i would not have made it home without your support and teachings in dealing with my mental health. It is a fantastic service you provide and i wish everyone could have a portion of time with Vivian as i feel this would improve the maternity services at Ninewells. You are all a credit to your departments and profession. 

Again we cannot thank you enough. 

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Response from Lee-Anne Abel, NHS Tayside 8 months ago
Lee-Anne Abel
NHS Tayside
Submitted on 15/10/2024 at 10:39
Published on Care Opinion at 10:39


Dear SmithL

Congratulations on the birth of your baby. It is wonderful to read that your care experience in all areas of service were so positive.

My name is Lee-Anne Abel and I am the senior midwife for inpatient services in Ninewells Hospital.

Your story is heart warming and I would like to thank you for taking time to share the difference your care made for you and your family. I will be certain to share your feedback with the whole midwifery team and also our other colleagues in theatre, anaesthetics and the neonatal department.

I can hear how supported you felt during your time in Ninewells and it is wonderful to hear that care was delivered to you in a consistent and kind way. All of the teams delivering care strive to provide this level of care each and every day and I know they will be delighted to hear their efforts acknowledged by you on behalf of your family.

It sounds as though your experience was also positive with good support from Vivian and again I will be sure to share your feedback with her.

I hope you and your family are enjoying these early days and making wonderful memories.

Warm Regards,

Lee-Anne Abel

Senior Midwife

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