"Giving birth to my little boy"

I woke up on the 24th of may with contractions, I knew this was the start of labour as this was my second baby. I had been very anxious and stressed about giving birth in a hospital environment with everything going on, I also had a very difficult first labour, so that was added stress. 

From the minute I entered the midwifes unit, untill i gave birth, I felt very safe and comfortable. My midwifes Claire & Jo made me feel very safe and re-assured me throughout my labour. I can’t thank them enough for keeping my growing anxieties down. 

Even after giving birth the midwifes in the ward were very attentive and helpful, I actually enjoyed being in with other mums, talking about our babies, rather than being bombarded with visitors. The ward was very clean and peaceful ( other than the usual baby noises) and I’m really happy with how safe everyone made me feel. 

I was also very impressed with the home care I received when Claire came to do a  check and also when my community midwife amie, who had been very re assuring my whole pregnancy, came to check on us and sign me off. I couldn’t have asked for better people to guide me though pregnancy & birth, especially with the extra stress of COVID-19.