Every visit was great until I went into labour. I arrived at 2am(approx) ... I was taken to a room with my husband, I was sat on a bed and hardly spoken to. After being there 30 mins I asked about the birth pool-which was in my birth plan. I was told it was broke so I couldn’t have it, then the midwife left the room. After being there almost 45 mins I was given gas and air, it didn’t help at all and I said this. I then felt the need to push at around 3.30am.. I was ignored and my husband just supported me as I was having constant contractions. I was told to lie on my back and eventually examined. I was throwing up a lot so was given an injection in my leg for anti-sickness and pain-this helped a lot! I was told to push with my contractions and my daughter was born after only 20 mins of pushing but I did tear badly and I now feel I was encouraged to push too hard/much. Afterwards a different midwife said to me that me and my husband were “very young” to have our own house... well we’re married and having a baby!! The midwife was very rude, condescending and went on to tell me once I asked for “anusol” capsules that and I quote “you’ve lost all dignity in here haven’t you ha ha”. Luckily I’m thick skinned but I’m sure this would’ve been very embarrassing to some women. Overall, 2 very bad, unsupportive and unprofessional midwives. However, I had a student midwife who was absolutely fantastic through my labour and initial after care. Massive praise to them! such a shame the 2 others ruined my experience with bad communication & support! 9 months to bring my daughter into the world like this?! Very disappointed, why couldn’t I be spoken to and told a plan as an alternative to the birth pool? Or asked if I’d prefer to try better birth positions. I didn’t want to be on my back but I was told to lie down and I had really bad anxiety so I did as I was told. Why does age matter about having our own house? Why is it their business? Why have I felt so judged when having my baby? I was in for a few days.. so why have I lost dignity for asking for medication? How is this acceptable?!?! In future I will be going to a different hospital for a positive, happy experience of bringing my children into the world. Thanks for the lack of support!
"It went downhill from labour"
About: Stepping Hill Hospital / Maternity care Stepping Hill Hospital Maternity care SK2 7JE
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