"Both children born here (wish I knew of..."

I had both my daughter and son born on the Ann Stewart ward. Each time I felt very well looked after, and I thought the staff were courteous and professional.

The only constructive comment I would make that might improve things is that there could be more accurate information available for parents who wish to have their baby boys circumcised. When my son was born, I asked several members of staff about whether it might be possible for my son to receive a neonatal circumcision. However, everyone said that babies cannot be routinely circumcised in the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. I took this at face value and had to spend time looking for a reputablel clinic where I was able to have my son circumcised.

It was only later that I learned through another mother that newborn baby boys can be routinely circumcised at parental request in the Westminster wing outpatients.

I think it would be useful if parents on the Ann Stewart ward who enquire about circumcising their boys, could be told that it is available privately in Westminster wing outpatients.