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"Antenatal, birth & post natal care."

About: Maternity Care Services / Ante Natal Ward Maternity Care Services / Labour Ward Maternity Care Services / Post Natal Ward

(as the patient),

I gave birth to my daughter four months ago on the Labour Ward at RIE. During my pregnancy I suffered with hyperemesis, which led to several hospital admissions, including one on my birthday when the midwives and staff made me feel incredibly cared for.

The triage team were always welcoming and kind, even when clearly very busy. I was well looked after on Ward 119 and at day assessment for months while being treated for HG. I was induced at 36 weeks and had a really positive experience – everything was explained clearly and I always felt cared for.

I just wanted to say thank you. People are quick to share negative experiences, but the care I received was consistently amazing. You looked after me, my baby and made my family feel welcome, especially my son during a difficult time. The antenatal, birth and postnatal teams were all wonderful, and my little one is doing great.

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Response from Donna Swinney, Clinical Manager, Maternity Inpatients and Gynaecology, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France last month
Donna Swinney
Clinical Manager, Maternity Inpatients and Gynaecology,
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France
Submitted on 10/12/2025 at 09:01
Published on Care Opinion at 09:01


Dear loveyk87

Congratulations on the birth of your new baby. Thank you so much for taking the time to send such positive feedback for our maternity teams. We strive to give compassionate person centred care and it is lovely to read that you felt so well cared for throughout your difficult pregnancy journey.

I will share your feedback with all the teams who looked after you.

Kind regards

Donna Swinney

Clinical Manager

Maternity Inpatients & Gynaecology

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