"Maternity/post natal care"

During my pregnancy at around 30 weeks there was a change from seeing a midwife to a midwife team. They saw me at home for the rest of my appointments which made things easier for me the further on I got. The care I received from team violet was great, I couldn't fault it. They were always keen to help and if I had a query after my baby was born they were quick to offer to come out to see us. I definitely think this is part of the reason I feel so well emotionally this time, because of the great aftercare I've have received from them.

I had a student midwife in labour along with a fully trained one - the student midwife will be a great credit to the NHS when she has qualified the level of reassurance and care she gave me was exceptional again totally different from my firstborn. 

The care I received after having my baby when I went through to the postnatal ward - again I can't fault it. The midwives were friendly and keen to help when they could.

Neonatal- my son was in the neonatal for around 24 hours and the nursery nurses there were great, keen to help and friendly - my only criticism of the ward would be that as this was the first time I'd had a baby that had been in the neonatal the rules etc weren't explained to me I.e visitors have to wear aprons the only exception being parents. From what I saw and overheard the handovers when staff are changing over is very thorough and lots of information given. The first night when my son was admitted to neonatal I don't think I was given much information about what was wrong and what he was being tested/ given antibiotics for. 

My overall experience with Aberdeen maternity this time round has been exceptional and I take my hat off to the staff who work long hours and are still helpful, kind and have a smile on their face. 

Thank you very much. X