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"I had a really positive experience"

About: Maternity care / Antenatal and Postnatal (Ward 38) Maternity care / Maternity & Paediatric Theatres Maternity care / Maternity Assessment Unit

(as the patient),

I was recently in hospital and had to have my C section early due to preclampsia.  I cannot thank all the maternity team at Ninewells Hospital involved enough for their compassion, empathy and excellent care.

The anaesthetist Dr Lamb and anaesthetic practitioner Sam were amazing and made me feel so reassured and explained everything that was happening which made me feel so calm and reassured.

The surgeons Dr Gamga and Dr Haldane were just brilliant and even made me laugh a few times during the procedure, also made me feel so safe and made everything a very positive experience.

 Thank you so much to all the others involved in my care including midwife Kirsty, scrub practitioner Helen, and practitioners Louise, Vicki and Christine - I had the best theatre team ever looking after me!  

I would also like to thank Amy the midwife on ward 38 south who looked after me prior to going down for my surgery - you are an amazing midwife and I’ll forever be grateful for all your support on that day!

Overall I had a really positive experience

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Response from Lee-Anne Abel, NHS Tayside 5 days ago
Lee-Anne Abel
NHS Tayside
Submitted on 01/06/2025 at 22:09
Published on Care Opinion at 22:09


Dear bravoeg38

Congratulations on the birth of your baby.

Thank you for sharing your experience and reflecting so kindly on your story.

My name is Lee-Anne Abel, Senior Midwife.

It is wonderful to hear how despite what must have been a worrying time you have been so well supported across your care journey. Our teams work really hard to support this type of experience and I know they will be delighted to read your feedback.

Your description of care, compassion and empathy is heart warming. Feedback helps us understand how maternity services really feel for women and it is so welcome to help us learn, grow and reflect and celebrate too.

I will share your story with the teams who supported your recent care experience and thank you for taking time to send this.

Warm Regards,

Lee-Anne Abel

Senior Midwife

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