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We could not have asked for more.

Posted By Melly0205

"We could not have asked for more."

About: Forth Valley Royal Hospital / Maternity unit

(as the patient),

I was admitted to the labour ward recently in early labour with my first baby. By this point I had been having contractions for around 19 hours but was previously sent home from triage. Danielle was the midwife looking after us and instantly made us feel at ease explaining everything as we went along.

Danielle was on hand to answer any questions we had and when it came to near the end of her shift she introduced Karen who would be taking over.

Karen was lovely and again made us feel relaxed and informed at all times.

Later that evening Karen was close to finishing her shift so we had Jen take over and she delivered the baby not long after.  

The care we received from everyone was fantastic and we could not have asked for more.  

Until you are in the situation you cannot fully understand the extent of what the amazing midwives do. Huge thanks to midwives Danielle, Karen and Jen, anaesthetist Chris and Dr Prashant (I think that was his name? ). I could not have done it without them and would be very lucky to be cared for by them again in the future.  

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Response from Gail Bell, Deputy Head of Midwifery, Women and Children, NHS Forth Valley 6 years ago
Gail Bell
Deputy Head of Midwifery, Women and Children,
NHS Forth Valley

Submitted on 03/12/2017 at 20:03
Published on Care Opinion on 04/12/2017 at 10:31

Dear Melly0205

Congratulations on the birth of your little baby. Such a lovely time to become a mum, an early Christmas present!

Thank you for your inspiring feedback about all the staff who cared for you through what sounds like a fairly long labour but I am sure worth it all in the end! As you say, having staff who are able to make you feel relaxed, supported and informed makes all the difference and I am glad the team cared for you in this way. I will ensure everyone mentioned gets a copy of your posting.

I hope you and your partner are settling in to family life and enjoying every wonderful minute with your new wee baby.

Many thanks again for taking time out from what will now be very busy days to send in your praise.

Hopefully the team will see you again in the future!

With best wishes

Gail

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