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An amazing midwife

Posted By Mummytobe2020

"An amazing midwife"

About: Forth Valley Royal Hospital / Maternity unit

(as a service user),

I came into the labour ward at half 5 after being in ward 8 for 25 hours being induced. I was met with a warm welcome from all the staff and they attended to all my needs. At 9pm the dayshift left and in came the nightshift. We were introduced to our midwife Katie she was so friendly and professional. She kept us right at every stage and we felt to safe and secure in her hands. Katie made us feel we were all one team and the 3 of us could get through anything. She was so hands on making us feel very relaxed and at 23. 22 our baby girl came into the world. Only 4 and half hour after waters being broken it was all over and done. Katie was still with us every step of the way helping me feed my baby and giving me all the support I could ask for. What an amazing midwife I hope in future if we have more children we can have katie deliver them.

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Response from Gail Bell, Deputy Head of Midwifery, Women and Children, NHS Forth Valley 5 years ago
Gail Bell
Deputy Head of Midwifery, Women and Children,
NHS Forth Valley

Submitted on 13/01/2020 at 20:04
Published on Care Opinion at 20:04

Dear Mummytobe2020

Congratulations on the birth of your little girl! Wonderful news that you are now a mum and no longer a “mummy-to-be”.

It is lovely to read such positive feedback as I recall your previous posting relating to an anxious episode in your pregnancy.

Having a friendly Midwife who is calm and in control of your care always makes a big difference. It is great to hear that Katie made becoming a mum such a positive experience for you and that she helped keep you relaxed and feeling safe, giving all of the care and support that you needed.

I will share your posting with Katie; I know she will be delighted to read such wonderful praise.

Welcoming a new baby in to your life is such an amazing moment and only the start of wonderful, fun-filled times that your precious little girl will bring.

With best wishes to you and your family.

Gail

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