I am 28 weeks pregnant and was taken into hospital with suspected blood clots in my lungs. During my stay I did not receive the best care from bad attitudes from HCSW to poor directions of aftercare and not passing on information.
I was given exoparin injections home and was not shown how to administer (my sister is a nurse so was able to show me). I also was discharged for them to then tell me to go to the QUEH for a DVT scan, where I was told they could supply transport but it was an inconvenience.
I was told that my results would be given via telephone call at 4pm. I had to phone after 6pm and the doctor I spoke to told me they saw something but they had to go and speak to their senior.
I was then contacted by a midwife who told me I need a CT scan but no explanation as to the possibilities to why and I am very anxious at the harm this could cause the baby.
Finally I was given a daycare appointment and when I went I was told it was for fasting bloods (no one had told me this so I had taken my medication and something to drink). All in all my experience has left me with no trust and feeling very let down and frightened.
"Prenatal care"
About: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Maternity care Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow Maternity care Glasgow G51 4TF Royal Alexandra Hospital / Maternity care Royal Alexandra Hospital Maternity care PA2 9PN
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