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An incredible and important team

Posted By festivitypj65

"An incredible and important team"

About: Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske) / Maternity

(as the patient),

I was referred to the breech specialist team during my pregnancy after my 36 week growth scan showed that my baby was presenting as breech. 

They are an incredibly important team, who made me feel valued and supported of my wishes for how I wanted the birth to go. 

Magda, Helen and Sophie are a credit to Cornwall’s maternity services. Magda in particular is worth her weight in gold. She was an amazing advocate for me, and it truly felt like she cared and supported my birth plan. Not once did I feel pressured into doing anything I didn’t want. Unfortunately, it did not go the way I would have liked and resulted in a caesarean section. Even after this, Magda visited me on the Wheal Fortune ward and took her time to discuss what happened, validating my feelings and making me feel like she really understood and listened to how important the experience was to me.

It showcases how important it is for women to feel listened to during their pregnancy and birth. 

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Responses

Response from Josie Dodgson, Matron, Maternity, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust 2 weeks ago
Josie Dodgson
Matron, Maternity,
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Submitted on 19/03/2025 at 08:49
Published on Care Opinion at 08:49

Good morning,

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt feedback. It's truly inspiring to hear how the breech specialist team, particularly Magda, Helen, and Sophie, made such a positive impact during your pregnancy and birth experience. Magda's exceptional advocacy, compassion, and support clearly demonstrate the incredible dedication of Cornwall’s maternity services.

Your story beautifully highlights the importance of listening to and valuing women during pregnancy and birth. Thank you for recognizing their efforts—they are indeed a credit to the Royal Cornwall Hospital. We'll be sure to pass on your gratitude to the team.

Best wishes and Congratulations!

Josie Dodgson Interim Director of Midwifery

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Response from Chris Hocking, Patient EDI Officer and Engagement Co Ordinator, Patient Experience, Royal Cornwall Hospital 2 weeks ago
Chris Hocking
Patient EDI Officer and Engagement Co Ordinator, Patient Experience,
Royal Cornwall Hospital

Submitted on 19/03/2025 at 09:25
Published on Care Opinion at 09:25

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Hello festivitypj65,

My name is Chris and I am from the Patient Experience Team. We would like to thank you for taking the time to share your experiences.

It is heartening to hear that you were made to feel valued and supported of your wishes and your comment that 'It showcases how important it is for women to feel listened to during their pregnancy and birth' is such a key statement.

We will pass on your feedback to the Maternity Team.

With all good wishes,

Chris

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