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"Worries during pregnancy"

About: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Maternity care (Wards 47, 48 & 50)

(as the patient),

So I’m 12+3! 

This pregnancy wasn’t planned. I was a designated dog mum self proclaimed. When I found out I was pregnant I was shocked however extremely excited. It’s a big deal. Me and my partner have been totally beside each other the whole way. 

I had my first appointment with my midwife and a lot of forms. I disclosed about my rocky childhood and how I was placed in care nearly ten years ago. Due to the violence in my family home. I suffered a bit of a mental health breakdown due to some personal issues which led me to believe Id be better off not living. 

Fast forward since 2015, I’m now finishing my social science degree, in a great relationship, living with my parents at the moment the relationship can be somewhat strained however civil. My midwife has referred me to social services and instantly it’s played on my mind I’m now doubting myself as a mother and it feels like the midwife sees me as a risk. She didn’t ease any worries about my pregnancy now with this I feel even worse. Are the going to take my baby ?

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Response from Pamela McGoldrick, Senior Organisational Development Advisor, Women & Children's Services, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 5 years ago
Pamela McGoldrick
Senior Organisational Development Advisor, Women & Children's Services,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Submitted on 15/01/2019 at 17:51
Published on Care Opinion on 16/01/2019 at 10:14


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Dear MamaA67

Thank you for sharing your experience on Care Opinion.

Congratulations on your pregnancy however I am sorry to hear that you are feeling anxious and worried following your appointment with your Midwife. We would like to ask the Lead Midwife to look into this in more detail with you and discuss with you directly to alleviate any concerns that you have. If you are happy to do so can you contact me at Pamela.mcgoldrick@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes

Pam

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Response from Pamela McGoldrick, Senior Organisational Development Advisor, Women & Children's Services, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 5 years ago
Pamela McGoldrick
Senior Organisational Development Advisor, Women & Children's Services,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Submitted on 17/01/2019 at 10:03
Published on Care Opinion at 11:20


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Dear MamaA67

Pregnancy should be one of the most enjoyable experiences for women and we aim to provide all women with a quality caring service.

As Lead Midwife for Community Midwifery I would also be happy for you to contact me directly at Veronica.McArthur@ggc.scot.nhs.uk and I can look into the concerns you have to get these resolved and help ease any worries you have regarding your pregnancy.

Best wishes

Veronica McArthur, Interim Lead Midwife

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