I gave birth to my son after being induced at 40+12. I was induced on quantock ward however I had to have a pessary and 2 gels to get labour going. I found being left on my own on hospital very difficult and unfortunately due to the visiting hours and the labour ward being full when I went into labour during the night I was taken to a room on my own and told not to call my husband as he needed to sleep. I was left on my own devices for several hours, being a first time mum I was very scared and in lots of pain. When I did go through to labour ward and was joined by my husband the staff were lovely and attentive. I ended up having an emergency c section and found that no body communication with me during the procedure and left my husband to reassure me. Having said that my child was delivered safely for which I am grateful. My main concern about the physical care given was that exhausted I kept falling asleep whilst feeding my child. My husband raised his concern with the midwives that I would drop my child (as he was made to leave very shortly after the birth again due to visiting hours) however there was no bed with a sides and although reassured that a midwife would stay with me whilst I fed in my husbands absence this did not happen. Apart from this however after care was reasonable with some really helpful midwives who helped me with breast feeding.
"Mixed bag"
About: Southmead Hospital Southmead Hospital Bristol BS10 5NB
Posted via nhs.uk
Do you have a similar story to tell?
Tell your story & make a difference ››
Responses
See more responses from Southmead Hospital