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"Positive birthing experience"

About: Royal Oldham Hospital / Maternity

What a wonderful birthing experience we all had at the birthing centre! The staff were so caring and attentive and really treated us as a family and took our individual needs into account, making our wishes feel valued and listened to. This was my first baby and I am so happy he was able to come into the world in such a lovely, calm environment surrounded by truly caring and compassionate professionals. The birthing rooms are wonderful and the pool made me feel really at ease, I loved the lighting and the relaxing atmosphere, aromatherapy and having my own bathroom was brilliant. I was allowed immediate skin to skin contact and support breast feeding my baby, all helping to bond and also my partner was allowed skin to skin soon after birth which he was so happy about. Cannot praise the staff enough who reassured and supported us through the birth and afterwards. We felt we were in safe hands and that our baby was well looked after, as was I. Have already recommended to pregnant friends. Thank you

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Response from Samantha Whelan, Patient Experience Midwife, Royal Oldham Hospital - Women's and Children's 6 years ago
Samantha Whelan
Patient Experience Midwife,
Royal Oldham Hospital - Women's and Children's
Submitted on 14/09/2017 at 10:53
Published on Care Opinion at 11:17


Thank you for taking the time to share your positive birth experience. The staff will be delighted to hear that you were happy with the care that they gave. It is good to hear that you enjoyed the aromatherapy oils that were offered. This is something that the midwives have recently introduced on the birth centre following training, so I know that they will be glad to know that you found it helpful.

We are holding a 'Whose Shoes' listening and engagement event on the 19th of October, it would be great to see you and your baby there. Please email me for further details at: samantha.whelan@pat.nhs.uk

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