I am 40wk + 12 days. I was told to ring the morning of induction...However..i was sent to dewsbury hospital for a pessary as i was low risk and the labour ward was busy at pinderfields. Having gone to dewsbury i was there 1 1/2hours. 2 cm dilated already and irregular contractions. The midwife said they would not give me the pessary as my waters could be broken and didn't want to cause over stimulation due to the contractions already. It took them 25mins to be able to get me a space in pinderfields as no one wanted to deal with the case. I was eventually told i would be admitted to ward 18 at pinderfields until labour suite had a bed. I arrived at ward 18 they told me to go to labour unit as they had a space. I went to labour unit and was told there wasnt a space for me and i would have to wait at the birthing centre which i was earlier refused due to being induced. I was directed to the birth unit and told they were expecting me...i got there they didnt have a clue why or what i was there for and put me in a waiting room and told labour ward have side rooms available we will get you in as soon as the rooms have been cleaned but we are hoping you go into labour on your own...5hours later a midwife came in and said i want to move you to ward 18 because there is nothing we can do for you on here and i feel as though you've been forgotten on here...nice!!! Moved to ward 18..ive been "next" to go into labour ward for over an hour so far and probably wont make it as been passed pillar to post absolutely disgusting the way they make you feel. Midwifes are lovely shame they cant be allowed to do what they are trained to do instead of following unnecessary protocol in a clearly over crowded understaffed hospital. Why on earth make cuts and splash out on extravagant birth centres that cant be used by people unless they practically deliver themselves..i would recommend people didnt get pregnant and add to their stress by placing trust in places that don't offer real care. Very poor
"Here to be induced...absolutely appalling!"
About: Pinderfields General Hospital / Maternity care Pinderfields General Hospital Maternity care WF1 4DG
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