Following a miscarriage follow-up appointment, I was asked to return to ward 49 for a suspected ectopic pregnancy due to my hcg levels continuing to increase despite the miscarriage completing. I was expecting a laparoscopy however was sent home by the consultant in ward 49, apparently as I looked fine and was walking around. I was told to attend EPAS the next day for a further blood test.
The following day I had the same left-sided pain and dizziness I had experienced during my original miscarriage and went immediately to EPAS. A very kind midwife sonographer scanned me and found fluid. She validated my pain and experience and took me seriously. She contacted ward 49 and had me re-admitted. Thanks to her help I finally had the surgery I was expecting and they found an ectopic pregnancy in my fallopian tube. I wish I had noted her name as she represents the very best of nursing, acting on instinct and considering the entire picture of patients' experience. I truly believe she saved my life and cannot thank her enough.
"Standout midwife care after being sent home incorrectly"
About: Maternity care / Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) Maternity care Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) G51 4TF Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Maternity care Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow Maternity care Glasgow G51 4TF
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