"Labour & birth"

I gave birth at the beginning of January to my first baby. At my 40 week appointment I was measuring big so I was told I would need to be induced. 

Whilst I wasn’t against induction, I feel like I didn’t have enough time to process the information as within 30 seconds of being told this I was already booked in. I felt like I had no choice in this and I wish I was given the opportunity to discuss this with the midwife and agree with her that this was needed rather than being told this would happen to me. 

However, the care that I received was phenomenal. The midwives were absolutely incredible and I cannot thank them enough for the care that they provided me with whilst I was in hospital. They were very understanding, caring and reassuring and treated me with the upmost dignity and respect. They helped me with breastfeeding and checked how I was coping which felt good to be asked. 

Once I was discharged from the hospital the community midwives were lovely. I was having trouble with breastfeeding and once I rang, they were straight out to my house which I really appreciated. 

Midwives don’t get enough credit for the work that they do and they really made my birthing experience pleasant, relaxed and actually enjoyable!