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"Midwives home visit disaster"

About: St Mary's Hospital (HQ) / Maternity care

I have never been this disrespected in my life. And in the most delicate time ever.

I just gave birth to my daughter last Sunday and received the first house visit from st Mary midwives 2 days after.

They were extremely cold and disrespectful.

They asked me if "I'd like them to check of my stitches" and I said yes and they claimed to not have gloves. Although it was very clear they didn't want to do it anyway from the way they asked.

They mocked my breastfeeding.

They handled my baby in a rough manner.

They seemed in a hurry all the time and couldn't wait to leave.

I literally broke down in tears after they left.

It was the worst experience and I don't wish it to anyone. Specially not a new mom.

Shame.

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Response from St Mary's Hospital (HQ) 6 years ago
St Mary's Hospital (HQ)
Submitted on 22/02/2018 at 09:28
Published on nhs.uk at 10:05


Thank you for your feedback.

Could you please email me the following information along with your feedback which I have pasted below to my email address martin.bowler@nhs.net.

I will then be able to get someone to look into this for you.

Full name -

Date of Birth -

Hospital/NHS number if known -

I have never been this disrespected in my life. And in the most delicate time ever. I just gave birth to my daughter last Sunday and received the first house visit from st Mary midwives 2 days after. They were extremely cold and disrespectful. They asked me if "I'd like them to check of my stitches" and I said yes and they claimed to not have gloves. Although it was very clear they didn't want to do it anyway from the way they asked. They mocked my breastfeeding. They handled my baby in a rough manner. They seemed in a hurry all the time and couldn't wait to leave. I literally broke down in tears after they left. It was the worst experience and I don't wish it to anyone. Specially not a new mom. Shame.

Kind regards

Martin

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