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"Late pregnancy and labour"

About: Maternity / Home from Home South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust / Continuity of Midwifery Carer Service The Ulster Hospital / Maternity

(as the patient),

I was approaching one week overdue with my third baby and discussions were starting around induction, which I was keen to avoid if at all possible.

Katherine (Consultant Midwife) at the Ulster hospital went above and beyond to support me, arranging to see me at very short notice to support my desired outcome of avoiding induction. She talked me through all the options and gave sound clinical reasoning for and against different options which helped me to come up with a plan I felt comfortable with.

I then went on to go into labour following a sweep and was supported to deliver in the home from home setting. We had incredible care from start to finish with fantastic midwives Claire and Rachel and support staff. The home from home setting was an incredible place to give birth and I will be forever thankful to the staff there.

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Response from Sarah McKevitt, Lead Midwife, Woman & Acute Child Health - Maternity, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust 2 weeks ago
Sarah McKevitt
Lead Midwife, Woman & Acute Child Health - Maternity,
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 30/09/2025 at 14:33
Published on Care Opinion at 14:33


Dear Jenny Pearl,

Congratulations on the birth of your baby, I hope you are both doing well.

We appreciate the time that you have taken to post this positive feedback. In particular that you for your kind comments in regards to the support that Katherine gave to you and the care you received from Claire and Rachel. Feeling supported in your birth choices can enable you to make informed decisions and the care you wish to receive. It means a lot to us that you experienced this during your time in our care which ultimately led to you having such a positive birthing experience.

Once again thank you for sharing your experience on this platform,

Kindest Regards

Sarah.

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