"Amazing Labour & Delivery Team"

I gave birth to my little girl end of August after 27 hours of labour.

From meeting Lacie in EOU who was such a calming presence to being transferred to birthing suite I felt completely calm and secure throughout my labour. I had really wanted minimal intervention which I felt the midwife team truly respected.

I had undertaken hypnobirthing classes and had asked in my birthing plan that any intervention was explained to me which the team were amazing at doing. The midwife looking after me throughout the night made the environment peaceful and catered to my needs whilst giving my partner and I space.

Unfortunately, I made little progression throughout the night and my babies heart rate started to drop. The entire team including midwives and Drs were incredible at talking me through the process of a Kiwi delivery, the ward sister showed such compassion when guiding me through the 3rd phase of labour and my daytime midwife was so kind and gave me so much dignity whilst aiding in my initial postpartum recovery. Despite this not being my initial birth plan I felt empowered by the decisions I made making this such a positive birth experience.

I really appreciate the care I received in Antrim birthing suite and each individual who helped me bring my little girl safely into the world