Has anyone given birth at UCH, London??

Hi Bloo,
I've given birth there three times now and most recently 9 weeks ago. First time was with premature twins and c-section, second two were normal deliveries.
I wanted to be in the birth centre this time round, which is very calm and which I'd heard v good things about, but the two birth pools were occupied when I went in and without the water I wanted some pain relief so transferred to regular delivery unit (at about 10cm dilated it turned out).

What I'd say about UCH is that though it's fairly rough and ready - you're unlikely to have met your midwife, it's not what you'd call luxurious and they can be v busy - you couldn't be in a better place if things do go a bit pear shaped - it's one the best teaching hospitals in London and this was certainly borne out by my experience with my very premmie twins, who got the very best (life-saving) care.

Another plus point is that the aftercare has definitely improved since I was first there. This time round the midwives in post-natal ward were great (first 2 times I hardly noticed them) and there were also breastfeeding specialists around to give support.
Best of luck with everything.

Talk

Has anyone given birth at UCH, London??