"Having my baby at Pinderfields"

I had my baby here last week. The way the maternity unit runs here really shocked me! I nearly ended up having my baby on the corridor! I was told at the triage that there was no space available and will have to wait (take a seat along with other patients). I did not know what to do, I was getting strong contractions, I wanted to take gas for the pain, get comfortable and certainly NOT BE in public! After a long wait, I insisted in being checked as I felt that I was going to push soon. Finally, I got wheeled into the labour suite and had my baby. If I had’nt said anything I would’ve had to face the embarrassment of giving birth in front of an audience! Once I was in the labour suite, I was looked after really well and would like to thank the midwife who delivered my baby.

Unfortunately this happens a lot at Pinderfields. Nobody should have to go through this. They shouldn’t have closed dewsbury maternity.

I had my last 2 children at Dewsbury hospital and had a way better experience. I would not have my baby at Pinderfields again.