Praise for Midwife

[frankie247]

This is somewhat a pointless thread but I just wanted to praise one of the midwives at my hospital. She was working when I went to the fetal assessment unit on Friday with my 3rd episode of reduced movement. I was on my own and felt a bit apprehensive because an instinct told me that something was slightly off. I didn't think it was anything bad, just knew something different.

I was right because obviously in the past couple of days she had turned breech.


When I went on the tour of delivery suite, it looked a bit run down compared to the rest of the hospital which has been built brand new and I was kind of put off, BUT the staff ive come across in the last couple of days have gone above and beyond.

The midwife who scanned me to confirm breech had finished for the day. She had got changed and turned off the ultrasound and closed up her room, yet upon hearing baby might be breech she came back as she was leaving and scanned me giving the confirmation of breech diagnosis. She didn't need to do that, she could of easily have gone home and I'd be waiting until tomorrow for a diagnosis and instead because of her, I'm having the baby tomorrow.

The other midwife is the one who initially diagnosed breech by the feel of the bump. She was absolutely lovely and sat and explained everything as she coul see I was so shocked - despite the fau being so busy and her having a back log of paperwork to deal with. (the fau was so busy they couldn't take any more patients and had to tell them to phone back or go to delivery suite)

Yesterday I had to go into Triage to have a reassurance ctg because of reduced movement. That midwife wasn't on triage but she heard I was in and came down especially to see how I was getting on. She wanted to make sure that I wasn't all "mouth and fingernails" like I was Friday and wanted to meet the hubby. She also gave me the thumbs up having a quick glance at the ctg before saying she'd see me Monday and leave the triage midwife to do my ctg.

Again, I feel that was above and beyond what she her job requires her to do and I found it really reassuring to feel so looked after..

I know this is a rambling post, but honestly there are amazing midwives doing their jobs, even if the hospital surroundings feel a bit shabby and outdated.


Just to add, when I get out of hospital I'm going to write to the trust praising those that I've come into contact with - I figure they get lots of complaints so why not a compliment instead

 

[busymummy]

Awww that's so lovely to hear about those midwives, it really does make a difference to how you feel when you're treated more like a person than just a number. It's ashame you are breech but I bet you feel more relaxed about it thanks to these 2 midwives. I've been really lucky with all the midwives I've come into contact with too, especially my named midwife. I'd gone in with pains one day when she was off, and had to be sent to the nearest city hospital 60miles away. Mmy named midwife phoned me the next day to see how I was feeling and to make sure I was getting plentt rest. I nearly cried when I got off the phone as I thought it was so nice of her. Anyways, food luck for tomorrow hope all goes well xxx

 

[Spammy]

Ahh what a lovely post hun. It's so nice to hear a positive thread about midwives. I have nothing but praise for the midwives I have seen too. I think it must be a really tough job and although there are rubbish ones out there, the ones I have met seem to genuinely care and I don't think they get enough credit for what they do.

 

[Spammy]

Oh and all the best for tomorrow honey!

 

[MrsT2011]

It's really good to read all your positive comments as I think we all tend to hear the negative stories and forget how fantastic our midwifes etc can be.

I have to say that I've had really good care from every health professional since being pregnant - and the poor midwife that has to deal with me through labour will be getting a nice letter and chocolates! X

 

[Em91]

Great to hear how good they're being!
My named midwife has been brilliant. Just hoping the hospital ones are the same when the time comes x

Using tapatalk so excuse the typos!

 

[Karate Kid]

It's lovely to hear a positive story, so glad you have received such good care. Hope tomorrow goes well for you Hun x

 

[FirstBabyEek]

That's a really nice thing to do, to write to the trust.

What a lovely lady for coming to check on you too!

Good luck for tomorrow hun x

 

[BumbleTumble]

that's lovely

it really is nice when you can see that professionals actually care and its not just a job!
xx

 

[CathC]

Lovely thread, you do right in writing in and complimenting staff! Hope you and LO are well! Zxxxx

 

[SunnySue]

How lovely to read about such a positive experience, i'm so glad they have looked after you so well and hope they continue to do so. I too have nothing but praise for the care I have received so far. I think it would be lovely of you to write to the trust to praise the hopsital and staff, and you have inspired me to do the same

 

[Pudds86]

Aww how lovely!! Tomorrow!!!! Yay Xx

Sent from my shit hot phone! Fo shizzle home girls.

 

[Pudds86]

Congrats hun!! Xx

Sent from my shit hot phone! Fo shizzle home girls.

 

[babyem]

MWs don't get the praise they deserve!! In fact IMO alot of health professionals in the NHS aren't given enough praise!! It's great to be cared for by someone who actually loves what they do, not just working to pay the bills! I have been very privilidged to work with some amazing nurses during my training, who honestly inspire me to be the best I possibly can be and I will always be in their debt for that! I think it's great that you are going to make it official and write to the trust - you only ever hear negative stories about NHS trusts, so to have such positive feedback is great!

Not so long ago, our local trust was highlighted due to the number of infant and women deaths in the maternity units. Even though this is unsettling and scary to read, I know that there are so many good MWs in our area, it is the minority unfortunately that let them down!!

Where would we be without them?!?! xxx

 

[Lolly85x]

Aw that's lovely! I think it's really good that your going to write in about her, I'm sure it would be nice for her to get some praise she deserves. Such ashame there are so many complaints made and it's forgotten when people are helpful.xx

 

[Titch85]

My Mum is a Ward Sister at our local hospital, and she is always so proud when they get letters praising the staff. You only ever hear the negative stuff, so it really is appreciated by staff!