"Lovely, professional staff. Excellent hospital"

Being a first time mum I was very nervous and didn’t know what to expect when I went into labour.

When I went to the hospital, after being examined, I was told I wasn’t in established labour so I couldn’t be admitted but was told both myself and my boyfriend could stay in the relatives room rather than going home. It was a spacious private room with comfy sofas, tv, DVD player, tea/coffee etc where we could make ourselves comfortable and a midwife kept coming to see us every hour to see how we were doing. After a few hours in the relatives room we were given private room where my boyfriend was allowed to stay the night (which I’m told isn’t usually allowed).

After 30 hours we were moved to the delivery suites which are lovely big rooms. I had the option of a birthing pool and lights which dim to create a relaxing atmosphere. The midwife who was looking after me was actually 6 months pregnant herself but she went out of her way to find my partner a comfy reclining chair so he could try and get some rest while labour progressed.

Midwives and staff on the post labour ward were just as lovely, nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff.

Massive thank you to all the staff working at the maternity/labour department at Barnsley Hospital, you really are all doing an amazing job.