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"They were absolutely fantastic"

About: Aberdeen Maternity Hospital / Obstetrics (Maternity care)

(as a service user),

I went for my dating scan at AMH feeling slightly nervous as this is our 1st baby and we had IVF to get pregnant. My Husband and I arrived and waited for the reception staff to stop their morning chat before we were checked in. 

As we sat waiting to be seen we could hear their whole conversation about  which patients were being seen and which Doctors don't organise their scan list well.- I feel this was quite inappropriate.

When we did get called through by a Sonographer who Im pretty sure was called Amy she was absolutely fantastic. She made my Husband and I feel completely at ease. Explained thoroughly what she was going to do and when she started the scan went straight to check the heart which was such a relief to see it beating away. As she did the rest of the scan she showed us all the different parts of baby and explained what she was checking. She then kindly printed us off a lovely reel of pictures.

I would really appreciate if it can be fed back to her how kind and reassuring she was. I imagine she does numerous scans throughout the day but made us feel as if she was just as excited as we were!!   

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Response from Charlene Brodie, Senior Charge Midwife, Ultrasound Department, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, NHS Grampian 2 weeks ago
Charlene Brodie
Senior Charge Midwife, Ultrasound Department, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital,
NHS Grampian
Submitted on 09/05/2025 at 16:04
Published on Care Opinion at 16:32


Hello tangojd33

Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience visiting the scanning department in AMH and many congratulations on your pregnancy! I can imagine you were feeling nervous, but excited to see your baby.

I'm sorry though that you had a negative experience whilst checking in for your appointment with us and also while waiting to be taken for your scan. Your feedback will be shared with the entire team for learning to be taken from it. This is not the experience we wish families to have when visiting the department.

I am delighted however, to read about your very positive scan with Amy. I will share your kind words with her as I know she will be thrilled.

Thank you again and best wishes for the remainder of your pregnancy and beyond.

Charlene Brodie, Senior Charge Midwife Ultrasound, AMH

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