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Choice of hospital

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ZensBaby · 06/07/2008 19:45

I am twelve weeks tomorrow. I have had delays booking for materity services as I had only just moved to the area when I got my bfp. I immediately made an appointment to register with GP but there was a considerable delay (even though I told them I was pg) and I finally had my first ante natal booking in appt last Saturday.

I was asked which hospital I would like to be referred to. I very definitely did not want to go to my most local hospital - it performs badly in league tables for cleanliness etc but more importantly I have a friend who had her baby there and had a very bad experience. I know this could probably happen anywhere but it has really put me off this hospital. (I don't want to name it on here as I appreciate this is just one experience and I wouldn't want to worry others.)

Anyway the GP said this was fine and we discussed alternatives. My first choice she said was probably not going to be available - v.v. popular teaching hospital and I was booking in too late (although not entirely my fault). However she said I should get my second choice. I have now had my letter and I have been referred to my local hospital.

Does anyone know if there is anything I can do? I am concerned about delays as I am at the crucial time for scan but am v.v.v.v worried about this hospital because of my friend's experience.

Sorry for length of post but any suggestions would be welcomed.

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PetitFilou1 · 06/07/2008 21:02

Zensbaby You will find people have good and bad experiences in all hospitals. I would name the hospital on here - other mothers to be do regularly when they want to compare.

On the other hand, have you considered a community hospital/birth centre as an alternative - are there any nearby? You tend to get the best midwives working there as they have more independence so therefore tend to be more experienced as there is a lot of competition for those jobs. Or a homebirth - avoiding the hospitals altogether?

ButterflyMcQueen · 06/07/2008 21:05

odd - I booked for one hospital and then at 37 weeks told them i had changed my mind - no one even questioned it just got a letter from chosen one saying when are you due? 5 would ring chosen hospital direct

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