"I am so thankful for the care I received"

Was induced early at the Ulster as baby boy was reckoned to be large for gestational age (LGA). I was induced by Rhonda and Steffi on the induction ward and they were amazing. They explained everything and even though they were short staffed they made myself and my partner feel at ease.

Things escalated and baby boy made a very quick appearance and I was moved to labour ward where Jordan and student Niamh were with us every step of the way. It was a long night and they again were fabulous, motivating and very attentive.

I’m not a fan of hospitals and I’m sure I wasn’t an easy patient as I’m not a fan of needles or surgery and ended up needing both! He was born at 7am and I needed surgery and even though all the staff were about to change shift and go home they didn’t rush and stayed right till I was in recovery.

Again please pass my thanks to Dr Moran and all the girls in the recovery bay. One second year midwife in particular in the recovery bay (can’t remember her name) was fabulous and helped me breastfeed and took our first family picture.

The fellas in theatre were also great, talking away to me and making me feel comfortable and at ease. Everyone on the ward was amazing also - all midwives and support staff especially Amy.

I was very scared and nervous about the whole birth but everyone was fabulous and I don’t have one bad thing to say.

Even though my birth plan didn’t go to plan I am just so thankful for the care I received especially since the NHS is stretched. These women who looked after me deserve their weight in gold. Can’t be anymore thankful of them.

Just am sorry I didn’t get to personally thank them as I was in so much pain and theatre after it all.