I went in to be induced in July. Very long story short, I had a brilliant experience in the labour ward, those girls were calm, attentive, on the ball, informative and listened. The after care in the maternity ward was a disgrace.
I had a c sections, and I am a nurse, so I was aware of the after care that was expected.
I was met by a midwife who introduced themselves, not by telling me their name but by saying, I haven't had my break yet. I had just been wheeled back from recovery after an emergency section. I saw this staff member once after that.
To cut out all the in between stuff about poor manners, lack of communication and sheer disregard for a woman who was struggling post op the midwives had not
-done my post op observations
-checked for pp bleeding or checked my wound
-checked the baby on day two or day 3
- could not insert my cannula and I had to insert it myself WHILST BREASTFEEDING MY BABY.
-did not communicate with me or tell me that I was supposed to buzz to let them help me put the baby back into the cot or lift it out, leading to me struggling and in a lot of pain. sure why didnt you buzz? -probably because I had such a frosty reception I was too scared to.
I had no idea I was allowed as I had asked for help to latch on and they said no one would be available to help for several hours and to give a bottle instead. Try telling that to a baby thats a few hours old.
I discharged myself against medical advice as I was distraught. as I work in the health service I would never ever bash a team of people unless it was essential but this was the worst experience of my life and has left me emotionally shaken since.
"Poor care following a c section"
About: South West Acute Hospital / Maternity care South West Acute Hospital Maternity care Enniskillen BT74 6DN
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