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"A very positive and different experience from how I had planned"

About: Maternity care / Delivery Suite Maternity care / Post-Natal wards (E and Johnston house)

(as a service user),

Having been considered low risk, all antenatal appointments were at the Mater hospital with the hope of birthing at their midwifery led unit.

Unfortunately due to my waters breaking and no spontaneous labour I was admitted to the Royal for induction. Although I was devastated I had to go to the Royal the care I received was exceptional.

I had a long induction and each midwife (all 4 due to shift change) were incredible. They ensured I was comfortable, kept on top of pain relief and ensured my husband was comfortable as it was a long labour. I could not have got through delivering my baby boy without the help and support of the midwives. I also received excellent care from the midwives on the postnatal ward.

A very positive and different experience from how I had planned but I am very thankful for all the midwives in the Royal Maternity Hospital.

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Response from zoe meneilly, Lead Midwife, Intrapartum Services, Belfast Health & Social Care Trust 3 years ago
zoe meneilly
Lead Midwife, Intrapartum Services,
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
Submitted on 26/02/2021 at 08:38
Published on Care Opinion at 11:59


Starsj33, congratulations on the birth of your baby. I am so delighted that you had a positive birth experience despite it not being what you had hoped for. I am a sister in Delivery Suite and will make sure your wonderful experience and compliments are shared with the delivery suite team. We work really hard to try and ensure every woman feels supported and in safe hands and getting this positive feedback means so much to the midwives and the wider team. Thankyou for taking the time to share your experience.

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