"Emergency Gynaecology Unit"

I have (unfortunately!) visited the EGU many times across 3 pregnancies.

Sadly 2 ended in miscarriages but throughout both I was treated with the utmost kindness and respect by the EGU staff.

My current pregnancy is (touch wood!) still progressing but I have had two incidences of bleeding and also some concerns following a traffic accident.

On these occasions I visited the EGU where staff continued to be dedicated in their desire to help and support me and give me what reassurance they could.

I have so much respect for the job that they all do, and the compassion shown at all times.

It cannot be easy seeing women in such a state of distress and sometimes being able to offer no more reassurance than "wait and see" but I really appreciated their honesty and the fact that they were kind and helpful without offering platitudes or false hope.

I cannot speak more highly of this service - Manchester's women are so lucky to have a 24 hour service in their time of need.

After a 6 hour journey back from Scotland on a Sunday where the nearest hospital's EGU was only open 9-4 on weekdays I certainly felt grateful!

I would like to thank all the staff in the EGU (as I think I have met most of them over the last 2 years!) for the amazing and difficult job they do, and for their kindness and compassion shown to myself and my husband.