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Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit - Northern Ireland

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Nic165 · 14/04/2020 14:53

Maybe a bit of a longshot but has anyone recently delivered in the Ulster Hospital Dundonald? What was your experience like in the current coronavirus situation? I'm due to give birth there in the next few weeks so would love to hear (good/bad/anything!)

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Irishgirl55 · 01/05/2020 01:05

Hey.

Just thought I’d pop on and wish you luck. I gave birth last month (not in the Ulster) but just as lockdown was starting. Hope everything goes well!

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Nic165 · 01/05/2020 05:51

Thank you 😊 Still holding out for things to relax a little come June but I doubt it now! Hope you and your little one are doing well

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FlaviaAlbiaWantsLangClegBack · 01/05/2020 06:09

My SIL did a few weeks ago and she said it was very good. No partners are allowed except during active labour and for a bit afterwards and they'd increased the staff levels because of that. She said everyone was really nice and she was discharged quickly as all was well with her and baby.

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Nic165 · 01/05/2020 07:27

Thank you! Glad to hear it all went well. I was worried the midwives would be really stretched with freestanding centres closed and home births cancelled. And also because I'm really hoping to use the home from home again but know they only have limited number of rooms. Thanks for replying 😊

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FlaviaAlbiaWantsLangClegBack · 01/05/2020 10:55

No problems, best of luck! Smile

Lindac1989 · 11/09/2022 22:18

I no this is an old post but What's ulster maternity like now they back to norm or what is ur partner allowed to come to appointments and labour?

SarahC1985 · 12/09/2022 00:06

@Lindac1989 back to normal. Partners were always allowed to accompany you in labour

Lindac1989 · 12/09/2022 00:12

Didn't no what it was all like as my last was April 2019 before everything went up the left my partner came to my appointments and my friend joined me at the birth with my partner being a whimp lol and had our daughter etc now hel have our daughter and son.. just thought I'd get a post up with being a while and b4 I'm due to appointments lol thanks for answering

SarahC1985 · 12/09/2022 00:13

@Lindac1989 wishing you all the best of luck. Thank goodness it's all calmed down and visiting is back to normal. It must've been awful for all those women during covid. So isolating

Lindac1989 · 12/09/2022 00:21

I've seen awful comments in the past so that's why I commented to see if everything was still the same or back to normal I've to go get tested for that diabetes early this time just waiting for the appointment as had it with my son when pregnant with him and this pregnancy was such a surprise lol... I'm glad it's all back to normal I don't think I could of handled all that I wonder which IL get 1st the diabetes appointment or my dating scan lol it's been a while can't even remember how far along I was with my daughter when I had to go but for my son I had to go to early scans etc as had a miscarriage before him still scarey after that miscarriage even tho had a live birth after it and he wanted out 3 weeks early lol

SarahC1985 · 12/09/2022 09:45

@Lindac1989 the first trimester is a very scary time. Try to relax as much as you can and enjoy every positive step as it comes. I'm in the same boat. Pregnant now after IVF and a miscarriage and I can't settle myself.

Your diabetes test will be at 16 weeks and you'll book at 11 weeks

Irishgirl55 · 12/09/2022 11:23

Did you all have a good experience in the Ulster. I have just found out I am pregnant with my second, Had a terrible time at the Mater and eventually gave birth in the Royal (who were fantastic) but not sure if I should try somewhere else instead.

snowflake29 · 12/09/2022 13:27

Lindac1989 · 11/09/2022 22:18

I no this is an old post but What's ulster maternity like now they back to norm or what is ur partner allowed to come to appointments and labour?

Gave birth there last week and couldn't fault the care! Same when I had my first child there 3 years ago.

Lindac1989 · 12/09/2022 15:47

I've diabetes appointment this Wednesday got the later today that's early early to be testing me like

Lindac1989 · 12/09/2022 15:48

I wouldn't have mine anywhere else always we t to ulster for my births

Lindac1989 · 12/09/2022 15:50

Couldn't fault my births there either I just commented as it's my last birth was that and hel be 4 in April n I no the covid restrictions were nuts from people posting on fbook so thought I'd put comment up to see what it's like now

Irishgirl55 · 13/09/2022 14:46

Thanks so much. I gave birth the week before lockdown and the Mater were awful!! Hoping everything will be better this time!

Lindac1989 · 06/11/2022 00:40

My 1st scan baby was not happy wish I new if it was boy or girl lol can't wait to have him/her

Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit - Northern Ireland
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit - Northern Ireland
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit - Northern Ireland
Irishgirl55 · 06/11/2022 22:54

Aww I'm sure you can't wait. I have my 12 week appointment on wed. Just hoping all is how it should be!

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