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I think my MIDWIFE was great because........

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 26/01/2006 11:22

.......she went out of her way for me to arrange gp/physio appointments/iron tablet prescriptions because she knew how ill/in pain i was during pg. She is the best community mw ever.

I just wanted to redress the balance a bit in light of recent threads

Please post your fab mw stories too ......

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Spidermama · 26/01/2006 15:49

There are plenty of beautiful birth stories in this book by a truly inspiring legend of midwifery.

Clayhead · 26/01/2006 15:50

Both times my midwives were fab.

They respected me, left me alone when I was OK, helped me when it wasn't and generally supported me to do what I wanted. They were also very encouraging and loads of help with bf.

They were also chatty and good company!

Spidermama · 26/01/2006 15:51

kate100 how amazing to be giving birth in the same hospital where your dad is recovering from a heart attack. Isn't life strange sometimes?

motherinferior · 26/01/2006 15:51

At both my births I was lucky enough to have fantastic, wonderful midwives. First time round I'd known her throughout my pregnancy, and when she suggested serious levels of intervention only then did I consent to them.

Second time round I didn't get the (not very nice) community midwife I'd seen throughout my pregnancy, but one midwife I'd never met before and one I'd only met once (but who had delivered the babies of a friend, and who has a fabulous reputation). They were both utterly, utterly wonderful. My second baby's birth was the most magical event of my life. They made it happen - without them I would undoubtedly have gone to hospital, whereas giving birth at home was, for me, quite amazing.

kate100 · 26/01/2006 15:55

Spidermama, I didn't know he'd had a heart attack until after I'd had ds1 and DH had to break the news very gently, I went from elation to devastation in seconds. I think that's why the midwife was so good as she knew I was going to get a rough time after I'd had him.

muma3 · 26/01/2006 16:03

aww kate100 who awful for you . at least you didnt have the added stress whilst in labour .
hope your father is ok now {hugs}

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 26/01/2006 16:22

Oh i got goosebumps reading that kate100 - what a wonderful midwife. Hope your dad is ok now.

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Prufrock · 26/01/2006 16:41

My midwife was great because she accepted that having had OC before, I was in the best postion to know that I'd got it agin and did the necessary bloodwork - unliek my own GP. She then nursed me through 5 months of weekly appointments, took blood without hurting (she used the special needles they use for babies because I'm such a wuss) broke the rules to get me switched to the only decent consultant in the hospital, and made sure I didn't listen to the crap advice given by SHO's who knew jack about my condition.

Marina · 26/01/2006 16:52

My bereavement midwife Nalini was great because:

  1. she offered to do as much of my antenatal care as I wanted
  2. she went through my previous stillbirth records as often as I wanted (more than once )
  3. she had really changed our hospital policies on stillbirth and miscarriage which all improved my antenatal care
  4. she checked dd's heartbeat many times
  5. she was there the day dd was born, proudly wearing her "Finalist: Prima Midwife of the Year" badge - I nominated her
  6. She spent a lot of time with us when dd was rushed to SCBU after her post-delivery collapse, and got us a side room in record time to cry in
  7. the photo I have of her cuddling dd is a priceless reminder of how we might not have got there without her
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VeniVidiVickiQV · 26/01/2006 17:00

Oh Marina she sounds lovely.

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catsmother · 26/01/2006 17:02

Both my birth midwives were wonderful.

Mary Minogue at St Alban's City almost 16 years ago, may well have retired by now. A lovely gentle Irish lady who stayed on long after her shift had finished to see me through to the end.

Fatima - sorry, can't remember your surname - at Stevenage Lister in 2003. She was so totally respectful of my birth plan, and anything else I suggested in the course of a long and difficult labour. She was calm, reassuring and really knew her stuff so I never felt any doubt about the advice she was giving me. A lovely lady who looked after both me and DP. Through her care, I avoided tearing, and though I ended up in theatre and narrowly avoided intervention when DD finally decided to put in an appearance, she shooed about a dozen people out when it became clear I was going to do it naturally after all. She never batted an eyelid when I screamed (lots) and swore (lots) and at no point made me feel bad in any way.

(Post-natally, the care at Lister was absolute crap but that's a different thread).

yoyo · 26/01/2006 17:10

My MW with DD2 was fantastic because:

  1. she cared deeply about her job and ensured I had a magical birth
  2. she came out to my house in the middle of the night when I couldn't get her to feed and sat with me until we managed it
  3. she made time for me to go to the hospital (small community one) in the week to follow, stayed in a dimly lit room with me, made me ovaltine and helped me to feed and calm DD.

She was just brilliant.

Pruni · 26/01/2006 18:34

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mookle · 28/07/2010 16:46

wnated to resurrect this thread to say how amazing and fantastic my midwife danielle johnston was. Funny, caring, calm, took time to explain stuff to me, thorough and professional - a total star. Thank you Danielle - I knwo you prob wont ever read this and I did give you a card before leaving the hospital - but wanted to put down how much of a difference your care made to my 2nd birth experience after a horrendous first birth with some pretty crappy care afterwards - without sounding gushing it really did "heal" some of the trauma from the first time. Thank you.

mrspear · 28/07/2010 17:01

My baby came at 30 weeks and my midwife made the labour feel so calm and normal. I was allowed to stand and walk around; she explained everything carefully and she kept smiling! As soon the baby was out the doctor lifted him up (he was screaming) and showed us then cut the cord on my tummy. Yes he was taken away (carried not on a trolley) and we could hold for 24 hours but it was not high drama with people shouting!

gorionine · 28/07/2010 17:07

My midwife was great because when I was giving birth to Ds3, she put up with me singing very loudly and out of tune for 3 hours while on gas and air and she did not once asked me to shut up!

All 3 midwife I had for DS2,Ds3 and DD4 were fab actually, they were my only birth support and really made the experience memorable for good reasons (unlike dd1's one).

onehackedoffmuma · 13/08/2010 13:48

she was patient, considerate, kind and caring. So much so that at the end of her shift she made a point of coming to say goodbye as well as saying "Thank you for making my shift so easy this morning, you might want to consider a home birth next time mind you." (I had a fairly quick labour).

I was so impressed with the level of support and care that I received from the staff at the Royal Sussex.

mousymouse · 13/08/2010 13:58
  • the midwife at my first birth was a bitch "dont be such a sissy, it got in somehow and will get out as well, just get on with it will you. and I will not let you use g&a its evil stuff...etc"

second birth, I "enjoyed" every minute

  • she had and amazing touch (instant pain relief)
  • she had a lovely bedside manner
  • she explained everything very clearly to the trainee midwife who was watching her first birth
  • she let me use g&a
  • she put everything I needed into my reach before sewing me together, so I could have my toast
  • she helped me shower
  • visited me on the ward the next morning
JuicyLips · 13/08/2010 14:06

She was so lovely and caring and making me feel comfortable, I managed to get her for both my births which was really good. and with ds she stayed on even though she was supposed to have finished work mid-way through. Was really glad it was her who(finally)got to deliver my dd as well (long labour and being sent home before hand meant I saw a few mw's as well). Thanks Kathryn H at DCH.

clouddragon · 13/08/2010 14:22

my second midwife was fantastic -

supportive through out my three pregs

she gave me a massage and washed me in the bath after I had DS2 at home.

she tucked us all in bed, a gave me and DH tea and toast

three days later she helped me break into the house after DS1 had locked us out and himself in braving our 2 dogs(aged 19 months!)

she was lovely - Sue D thank you x ,

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