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"Excellent care"

About: Forth Valley Royal Hospital / Maternity unit

(as a service user),

I want to thank the wonderful staff who cared for me and my son last month at Forth Valley. 

I especially want to thank Toni in the triage unit, Drs Tas and Cat who I think are registrars in the obstetrics unit.  You both really really listened to my opinions and concerns and worries about my birth at my antenatal appointments and explained the risks and benefits of each option. When things started to become a bit concerning, Tas made me feel so safe and cared for and I really felt that I was in good hands. Her unrelenting positivity and cheery nature really made me feel secure and calm. 

When I was in labour, I had a wonderful midwife with 40 years experience called Mhairi. Knowing that you had seen it all before and were completely unphased by everything that came up made me feel safe. I felt during the whole experience that I was in good hands with all of you. 

Finally want to thank the lovely student midwife Elizabeth who was there through my whole Labour. You were wonderful and I hope you have as long a career as Mhairi delivering babies. 

Thank you xx 

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Response from Alison McBride, Head of Midwifery, Women & Children, NHS Forth Valley 2 hours ago
Alison McBride
Head of Midwifery, Women & Children,
NHS Forth Valley
Submitted on 15/08/2025 at 13:16
Published on Care Opinion at 13:16


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Dear Asteropekn34

Congratulations on the birth of your son and thank you for posting this feedback at such a special time. Feedback is so vital to show if services are being delivered in the way that we are aiming to do so.

I am delighted to read that you felt so well supported by members of our wider team and I will ensure that this feedback is shared with staff, especially those you have named.

I wish you well as a family and thank you again.

Best Wishes

Alison McBride

Head of Midwifery

alison.mcbride@nhs.scot

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