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Maternity care - you are all truly amazing

Posted By Xxclarabelxx

"Maternity care - you are all truly amazing"

About: Queen Margaret Hospital / Maternity care Victoria Hospital / Maternity care

(as the patient),

Summer 2018 I sadly found out at 16 weeks pregnant that my baby had a rare skeletol dysplasia and wouldn't make it. In March 2019 I found out I was pregnant again and was understandably very anxious. I was assigned a midwife named Sharon who works for fetal medicine at the Victoria hospital Kirkcaldy. She was so understanding. I was offered extra scans to put my mind at ease and having someone who knew my background meant I didn't have to explain things to different people. Sharon and Dr Russell even popped in to congratulate us when my son was born last month. 

Mentally I wouldn't have managed that 9 months as well as I did had it not been for the support of the team. 

I would also like to mention the amazing ladies who took care of me after my csection, sitting with my baby and I teaching us how to feed comfortably and sitting with me for ages rubbing my babies back. 

You are all truly amazing!! 

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Response from Alison Nicol, Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Woman & Childrens, Planned Care), NHS Fife 4 years ago
Alison Nicol
Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Woman & Childrens, Planned Care),
NHS Fife

Submitted on 11/12/2019 at 11:57
Published on Care Opinion at 11:57

Dear Xxclarabelxx

Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience. I am so sorry to read about your 'Angel baby' that didn't make it in 2018. It is understandable that when you found out you were pregnant again you were very anxious. It is lovely to hear that you felt supported by the fetal medicine team through what must have been a difficult time. I am sure both Sharon and Helen were delighted to see you and personally congratulate you after the birth of your son last month. It is heart warming to hear that you felt well cared for following your csection and that staff spent quality time with you helping you and your baby. I will ensure that your story is passed on to the teams that provided your care as they really appreciate getting feedback.

I hope that you are enjoying family time with lots of cuddles.

Kind regards

Alison

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