Hi
I am expecting my second child and have moved to North London so have limited experience of the hospitals around here. My NHS options will be the Whittington, UCLH and the North Mid (to which I have been and which I do not like at all so it's not really an option).
I had a terrible time giving birth to my daughter at a West London hospital and was very traumatised afterwards (which is why I am also considering private hospitals, some of you might have seen the thread on that).
Does anyone have any views on the Whittington or UCLH? Did your ante-natal care run smoothly? Were you listened to in labour? Was active labour encouraged? Were the post-natal wards hell on earth?
Also, has anyone used a private midwife to give continuity of care whilst giving birth in one of these hospitals? If so, did it work well?
Any recommendations for private midwives also greatfully received!
Gosh, a too-long post with too many questions! Any help much appreciated, though.
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The Whittington/UCLH/Private midwives - opinions please
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ScaryHairy · 23/08/2008 09:50
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