I went into labor and had reduced movements so went to triage to be checked over. At this point my contractions increased and was already 3-4 cm dilated so moved straight to labour ward.
Discussed options of being induced/Epidural but had to break waters first. Opted for Epidural before Induction to minimise pain but ended up failing down oneside.
They tried manipulating the needle but that didn't work.
Had x 3 painkilling before they decided I needed assisted delivery. I opted for forceps and had an Episiotomy plus x2 internal tears that needed stitching.
Baby ended up with Jaundice and going under the lamp and we both ended up in hospital for 8 days. Everyone was very helpful but was kept waiting for over 2 hours for pain relief and in tears by the time it was received due to computers failing in pharmacy.
The staff although were generally lovely were stretched very thin!
"Labour story"
About: Royal Oldham Hospital / Maternity Royal Oldham Hospital Maternity OL1 2JH
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