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"Amazing health visitor experience"

About: Children and Young People Services / Health Visiting

(as a service user),

I was very lucky to have Edel as our Health Visitor. She is always so lovely and genuinely cares. I always felt comfortable to speak openly with Edel and to ask any questions i had no matter how silly, I never felt judged and was always given a helpful answer no matter how silly my question.

Edel gave me confidence as a mother that what I am doing is right but also gave me confidence to reach out for help if I need it. I really enjoyed our appointments to find out how my son is doing and always received really valuable information from Edel.

I was in awful pain with breastfeeding so I reached out to Edel for advice, I didn’t have the typical symptoms of thrush but from our phone conversation Edel was able to tell me what it was and how to get it sorted quickly. I was so close to giving up breastfeeding due to the pain but thanks to Edel I am delighted to say I am still happily breastfeeding thanks to Edels help, advice and encouragement. The Health Visiting Service we received was absolutely fantastic, really a vital service for new mums.

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Response from Marie Doran, Lead Nurse for Health Visiting, Children and Young People's Directorate, Southern Health and Social Care Trust yesterday
Marie Doran
Lead Nurse for Health Visiting, Children and Young People's Directorate,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 15/07/2025 at 16:15
Published on Care Opinion at 16:15


Dear errandqh98,

Thank you so much for your lovely compliment about your health visitor Edel. I am delighted she was able to give you so much support and advice at this important time in your life. We know that breastfeeding is a great choice for you and your baby, but it isn't always easy. It is great that Edel's advice helped you to continue.

I will pass on your kind words to Edel, she will be absolutely delighted.

Many Thanks Marie Doran

Lead nurse for Health Visiting

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