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"They have left such a positive lasting effect on me"

About: Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary / Maternity care

(as the patient),

I gave birth to my baby girl last year. I was induced and had complications post birth and was kept in for a week, throughout this week the care and treatment I received was exemplary. The midwives and HCSWs were amazing and absolutely need more recognition for the work they do. I was made to feel at ease during difficult times, had help with the baby post birth and got the opportunity to have general chats with the staff which I loved, as they are all amazing people. I regularly think about the midwives who delivered my baby and those who helped before and after - they have left such a positive lasting effect on me and I will always be grateful for them. 

I hope all the staff within the maternity ward at DGRI know how brilliant they are, and know that the support and care they provide stays with people and really does make a difference.

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Response from Sara McMinn, Patient Services Team, NHS Dumfries and Galloway yesterday
Sara McMinn
Patient Services Team,
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Submitted on 02/07/2025 at 15:05
Published on Care Opinion at 16:09


Dear Starky66,

Thank you for taking the time to send in such positive feedback. Firstly congratulations on the birth of your baby girl - I am sorry though to hear that you had complications post birth, but am pleased that your care and treatment was exemplary. I am glad too that you were made to feel at ease and that you were able to have general chats with our staff.

I will certainly pass on your lovely comments to all the staff in the Maternity ward at DGRI, and I wish you well for the future.

Kind regards

Sara

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Response from Nicola Harper, Lead Midwife, Maternity, NHS Dumfries and Galloway 3 hours ago
Nicola Harper
Lead Midwife, Maternity,
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Submitted on 03/07/2025 at 12:32
Published on Care Opinion at 13:37


Dear Starky66,

Thank you so much for your lovely comments about your maternity care particularly related to the week after your baby girl was born- please be assured I have passed on your feedback to the maternity team.

Regards

Nicola

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