"My labour story"

I would like to thank the lovely midwife team at Peterhead Maternity Unit for the excellent care both my daughter and I received during my pregnancy, Labour and post natal too. After a long Labour with my first child I was initially quite apprehensive about labour anywhere other than a hospital where doctors would be nearby however after discussions with my midwife Ruth we both agreed there was no reason I couldn’t deliver in a midwife led unit and looking back now I’m so glad I stuck by this decision.

My Labour started on the morning of 22/07 and I was progressing fast so we quickly made our way to Peterhead maternity and to my surprise I was already 9cm by the time I arrived. I was naturally in a lot of pain due to the speed I was progressing however the Midwives and Student Midwife made me feel so relaxed and were so encouraging and assuring the whole time.  3 hours after arriving at hospital my daughter was born and we were moved to post natal care where again we received so much support especially in relation to breastfeeding. As I had a 2 night stay I met quite a few Midwives but my care was never any different when there was a shift change - I could tell that everyone was part of one team and this is one of the main reasons I would recommend Peterhead Maternity Unit as you always feel like you are in good hands. 

Even after discharge from midwife care I know I can speak to the team at any point as there is always a door is open approach from the team. Once again I would like to thank everyone at the unit for an overall great pregnancy, Labour and post natal experience- there is something I never thought I would say!