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"My midwife"

About: Maternity care / 2 West Maternity

(as a service user),

I would like to say a massive thank you to the midwife Valerie who delivered my daughter. I presented in the early hours and was told downstairs was busy to go up to 2 west MLU to be assessed. Upstairs I was greeted by Valerie with a friendly face (even behind the mask) She had me at ease in seconds. She gave me options to help with the pain and even had me laugh in the throws of labour. Valerie then delivered my baby,  she calmed me down when I thought I couldn't continue, she spoke softly and encouraged me at every wobble. For the duration of her shift she checked on us, made me feel nothing was too much bother and honestly she is an absolute diamond... I am so happy with all the treatment received from Valerie. She is a such a blessing to Craigavon 

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Response from Mary Dawson, Lead Midwife, CAH, Maternity & Women's Health, Southern Health and Social Care Trust 2 years ago
Mary Dawson
Lead Midwife, CAH, Maternity & Women's Health,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 02/06/2021 at 11:14
Published on Care Opinion at 11:14


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Congratulations on the recent birth of your daughter!

Thank you for taking the time and providing us with positive feedback on your birthing experience.

It was lovely to read that you felt behind the mask that there was a friendly face, and to know that you felt well supported throughout you labour. The mask can be a barrier to a friendly smile, but it is lovely to know that was not the case. I will make sure that Valerie receives your lovely feedback.

Wishing you and your family the very best for the future.

Kind regards

Mary Dawson

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