I just want to express my sincere gratitude towards the staff at the QUEH for ensuring the safe birth of my son last month. The staff and particularly the midwife Lesley were simply outstanding.
I didn't experience my first child's birth in full due to the pandemic (robbed of the experience) and specific restrictions, therefore I was experiencing this process fully for the first time. I was apprehensive, nervous, all the typical feelings and emotions associated with the equally most important moment in my life.
The way the staff made me and my wife feel was truly special and more so reassuring and settling. The care and expertise of the staff was nothing short of incredible. From knowing our names, being attentive, calming and reassuring, it really helped to dispel nerves.
Our midwife (Lesley) was warm, personable, caring, understanding, an amazing professional (best practice). We were truly blessed to have such an amazing person and team around us.
The operating theatre where my son was birthed was surrounded by an exquisite team who all worked in tandem, everything meticulous and our baby boy was delivered safely. Even in the height of the most important element (just before he was born by C section, there was music playing on the radio and the staff were singing away gently to which me and wife joined in! Its the small things.)
The anaesthetist (John) was a pillar of professionalism and really reassuring. I didn't capture the name of the doctor who delivered our son but she was incredible. Her concentration, accuracy and care was fabulous...we are truly grateful.
It has been three weeks since the birth of my son and he is thriving. I want to conclude saying a massive thank you and more so for Lesley the midwife. She is an incredible professional & should be recognised for her best practice and care (students should witness this).
Everyone can be excellent at their jobs (and whilst this is essential) but it in this line of work it is the way you make people feel (even when you're tired, burned out, pressed for time...it was never a burden for Lesley). The NHS has a true star in the lady.
We are thankful for her that the stars aligned that day she was with us for a truly memorable moment. Thank you to everyone
"We are thankful for the care and professionalism"
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