I had my elective c-section a couple of weeks ago. It was lovely to be welcomed into the recovery area before c section as we could leave our things before the surgery and knew where we would be back after it. Mags took great care of us pre and post surgery. Anaesthetist Victor was very approachable and knowledgeable, calmed me down during the placement of the spinal. Surgeon Sara was also very friendly and as this is my second c section, it felt more straightforward and my healing has been much better than my first which I believe is due to skill of the surgeon. All the theatre staff were beyond lovely and professional.
When we were brought up to Ward 47, student midwife Teresa was a sunshiney positive presence amongst the miserable heat of that scorching Friday in the ward. As my husband left early, Teresa went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable handling the baby alone and had everything I needed within hands reach. Rema helped me mobilise for the first time at night and was really patient with me.
A few negative things were that male partners were able to stay the night and were continuously using facilities for patients, but i've been informed that this policy is changing. Also, i'm aware that early mobilisation is key for c section recovery, but continuously having to walk to a water station (that I needed to bend to use) mere hours after a c-section, holding a baby and a catheter bag in one hand left me feeling abandoned during the night. I asked for my water to be refilled but was told to do if myself.
"Staff were beyond lovely and professional"
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