I went in for induction in May 2019. The day shift midwives, auxiliaries and domestics I encountered were all fantastic! The midwives were knowledgeable and explained everything very well.
Once the night shift staff came on, I was more or less left to my own devices and once I was in proper labour, I was immediately strapped to a monitor and felt unable to move. I was also in a lot of pain. I was 9.5 cms dilated when one of the midwives checked on me and I had no options for pain relief. Not even gas and air, as this was not set up. I got into quite a panic during the pushing stage because of the pain and the way I was tearing. The auxiliary on the night shift was lovely, she was very kind.
The morning after my baby was born, everyone I met was amazing. The midwife who was on in the morning was caring and just amazing at her job. The lovely lady who did the lunch round was also very helpful to me and I couldn't thank her enough for getting me a plain cheese sandwich, even though this wasn't an option.
"Labour Induction - different levels of care"
About: Victoria Hospital / Maternity care Victoria Hospital Maternity care KY2 5AH
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