Frimley Park Hospital - any experiences?

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Just that really. Thinking about giving birth there, even though I live closer to the Royal Surrey. Like the look of Frimley's birth centres.

Any thoughts on either?

Thanks! X

I have heard nothing but great experiences! 3 very close friends and my step sister all gave birth there and raves about the care and the birthing suite!

It's where I plan to give birth :)

I can't comment on Frimley but I had my ds at Royal Surrey and was hugely impressed by their care and my experience. They have private rooms which was a nice option. I know a number of people who have had their baby there and had a great experience. We now live closer to Frinley but I have just chosen Royal Surrey for this pregnancy too, and have been impressed again with their planned care.

I had both my girls at Frimley. First was born early and in ICU and the care for both me and the baby was excellent. I can't recommend them enough! Good luck!

I am pleased you started this as I am keen to hear from people who have given birth at Frimley during lockdown if possible. I am currently registered there but concerned it seems overly strict with covid guidance compared to other hopsitals, i.e. partners still not allowed to scans etc.

I am likely to have a section and terrified of being there on my own, unable to move or pick my baby up. Really worrying me to the point I am considering changing hospitals.

I am 26 weeks and so far the face to face appts have been lovely but the admin side of things has been pretty poor.

Ooh I'm so glad you started this thread as I'm also due to give birth there soon.
I've heard only positive things from those who have given birth there. My antenatal appointments have all been in the community so only had to go there for my two scans rather than any midwife appointments.

@FilthyforFirth thanks for clarifying about the birthing partner situation there. I'm crossing my fingers they ease off a bit by the autumn 🤞

I have 4 children and currently expecting number 5.
I had 3 of our children born there with our eldest being born in Winchester.

I'd say there were good and bad.

After care was sometime very good, but I found myswlf ringing the button at the side of the bed for a midwife or health care and they'd come and then dissappear and not bring me my pain relief and so I would have to keep ringing for it. I also had bossy midwives with my first dd and with second dd which was my 4th birth, I had a midwife take over the first midwifes shift. After I had my waters broke I asked to get back in to the birthing pool, she said no because she had a bad back. I mean really. It's my birth, shouldn't I get what I want. Was absolutely gutted as I had a water birth with my 3rd and it was amazing. I also had a nasty midwife examine me when I first came in and gave me a horrible internal wherrbshe dug her nails in. She was also very unpleasant and rude and she put her hands behind her back when I put my hand out for her to help me off the bed. She said no. And was very abrupt. I was very relieved when I found out she wasn't going to be my midwife. Other than, good midwives and good care. Hoping for the same with this little one. Due in January with number 5 and again having her at Frimley Park, God willing.

One other thing. I am a very fussy eater. I don't eat pork or beef or lamb. And the food there is not great so will literally be having a bag stashed with snacks and drinks to get me through. I remember ordering and just looking at the menu in disgust. Weird items that don't go together and salmon that was the size of a small bar of soap. And luxury lemon slice probably the size of a newborn babys big toe.