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"I felt listened to, well looked after, and genuinely supported"

About: Continuity of Midwifery Carer Service / Emerald Team

(as a service user),

I recently had my baby under the Continuity of Midwifery Carer model, and I honestly can’t praise it enough. Having the same midwife - Sarah - throughout my pregnancy, labour, and postnatal care made such a difference to my experience. She was calm, professional, and so supportive every step of the way. I also had Kelly, who was shadowing, with me for most of the journey, and she brought such warmth and kindness too.

The relationship and trust I built with them really helped me feel more confident and cared for, especially compared to my previous birth. This time I felt listened to, well looked after, and genuinely supported - before, during, and after labour. Thanks to their care, my recovery has also been much smoother.

This model of care is such a brilliant idea, and I hope more women get the chance to experience it. Thank you to the team for giving me such a positive and empowering birth journey!

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Response from Maria Garvey, Lead Midwife COMC / Antenatal clinic CAH, Integrated Maternity and Women's Health, Southern Health and Social Care Trust last week
Maria Garvey
Lead Midwife COMC / Antenatal clinic CAH, Integrated Maternity and Women's Health,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Lead Midwife for Continuity of Midwifery Carer (CoMC)/ Antenatal Outpatients Dept (ANOPD/Day Obstetric Unit (DOU)

Submitted on 16/05/2025 at 13:08
Published on Care Opinion at 13:08


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Good afternoon

Thank you so much for your kind words.

As Lead for Continuity of Midwifery Carer (CoMC) I am delighted with such positive feedback.

I will ensure your story is shared with Sarah and indeed the wider CoMC team.

Thank you

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