"Maternity ward"

I have had several experiences with antenatal and maternity departments. The first being when I had a miscarriage and was admitted to the early assessment ward. Being distraught I found the staff supportive and I was overwhelmed with how well the staff fealty with my grief

The second being the birth of my first child. I was 16 days late by the time I had my little girl and was booked in for my induction. After 30 hours of a pessary that didn't work I was admitted to a delivery suite for my waters to be broken. After 13 hours of labour I had an emergency c section. The midwife who was enthusiastic and absolutely brilliant was a rock throughout. I particularly liked that all midwives rotate through the prenatal, delivery ward and post natal wards. It meant a continuity of care was kept. I had the same midwife though the majority of my kabojt,c section and post natal care. The midwife was really supportive with breast feeding advice and even took my little girl for 3 hours whilst I slept because she knew how hard my labour was. I was monitored throughout the 5 days in hospital. Every 4 hours they would listen to the babies heart rate before I went into the delivery suit and I was on a constant monitor whilst being induced with a drip. They team paid close attention to my birth plan. I couldn't fault my experience at Burton.