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"Homebirth heroes"

About: Borders Community Services / Community Maternity service Borders General Hospital / Maternity care

(as a service user),

Just have to come and sing the praises of the magnificent midwifery / homebirth team that supported my family through our new arrival. Laura and Fiona were beyond brilliant. They were calm, collected and respectful of my choices at every step of the way. I felt so safe and supported. At every opportunity they went above and beyond to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for us, I can’t tell you how grateful i was having them on call to attend a homebirth - and what a huge commitment but vital and valuable service that is.

Having a choice and consistent familiar support during this time was such an empowering positive experience. Laura provided fantastic support not just then but throughout my entire pregnancy and helped me realise our dream birth! We will be eternally grateful for their knowledge and support that enabled such a special start for our daughter and sacred time for our family! Here’s to Laura and Fiona, our homebirth heroes! 


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Response from Claire Grieve, Clinical Manager, Women & Children’s Services, NHS Borders 6 days ago
Claire Grieve
Clinical Manager, Women & Children’s Services,
NHS Borders
Submitted on 25/07/2025 at 13:54
Published on Care Opinion at 13:54


Thank you Thankfulmum111 for taking the time to feed abck to us.

I am delighted to hear you have had such a positive experience with our lovely Community Midwives during your pregnancy and Home Birth.

It is lovely to hear that you feel your choices were respected and you felt supported and safe throughout - this all adds to a magical experience. It is also nice to hear you were empowered by your Community Midwife who you have clearly had good continuity of care throughout with - this is so important for families as they can develop a solid relationship with their Midwife.

I will be sure to pass on your very kind words to the Team, they will be delighted!

I hope you are enjoying every moment with your new baby!

Kind Regards

Claire

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