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About: Maternity Care Services / Fetal Medicine

(as the patient),

I was diagnosed with CHI after 3 miscarriages and referred to Dr Keag in the Fetal Medicine Team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. 

From the first meeting Dr Keag showed patience, warmth and kindness.

She was a wonderful support in navigating our options. We fully trusted in her experience and felt she really went the extra mile - specifically in getting specialist advice from a colleague in London due to the rarity of the condition. 

When pregnant again and following the agreed treatment plan we were also treated by Dr Cooper who was another huge support to us with her calm and reassuring approach, in particular around the Amniocentesis where she helped us navigate a difficult decision. I felt in such safe hands when she carried out the procedure. 

Throughout the pregnancy there were 2 midwives from the Fetal Medicine Team, Pam and Susan, who were wonderful. It made such a difference seeing their friendly faces on each visit to the hospital, particularly around the worrying times where the outcomes were more uncertain. 

It is now 4 months since our beautiful baby son was born and I continue to be forever grateful as I believe that if it were not for Dr Keag, Dr Cooper and the rest of the Fetal Medicine team then he may not be here. 

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Response from Mariska Vernon-Stroud, Patient Experience Team Lead, Patient Experience Team, NHS Lothian 3 hours ago
Mariska Vernon-Stroud
Patient Experience Team Lead, Patient Experience Team,
NHS Lothian

I gather feedback from patients to recognise good practise and supporting improving services in NHS Lothian.

Submitted on 07/11/2025 at 12:28
Published on Care Opinion at 12:28


Dear FLPMUM,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. I am delighted to hear of the safe arrival of your baby son and that you felt so well supported throughout your care. I’m glad that the compassion, expertise, and reassurance provided by the team helped you to feel confident and cared for during what must have been a very difficult journey.

Your feedback has been shared with the service and I am sure Dr Kaeg, Dr Cooper, Pam and Susan will be particularly touched by your kind words.

I wish you and your family continued health and happiness.

Kind regards,

Mariska

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