"Midwives made my stay in hospital a breeze"

About: Altnagelvin Area Hospital / Maternity care Altnagelvin Area Hospital Maternity care Londonderry BT47 6SB Royal Jubilee Maternity services Royal Jubilee Maternity services Belfast BT12 6BA

Posted by HannahMc (as the patient), 2 years ago

I took a big bleed when I was 24 weeks pregnant with my baby girl, an Ambulance was rung and I was rushed to labour ward in Altnagalvin. I spent one night in the labour ward and one night in antenatal. I was transferred to the royal for 3 weeks and was then back in Altnagalvin for 9 weeks.
The care I received between the two hospitals was incredible and we really take the NHS for granted! Them midwives are really earth angels! They made my stay in hospital a breeze.

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Shonagh Clifford

Lead midwife, Maternity Services Altnagelvin Hospital,

WHSCT

Submitted on 26/05/2022 at 09:08

Published on Care Opinion at 09:47

Hi Hannah Mc,
Thank you for taking the time out to give us such wonderful feedback, it is very much appreciated.
At such a worrying time in your pregnancy, I am so glad that the whole team across the two hospitals were able to keep you and your baby safe and provide such an excellent standard of care.
I hope you are enjoying every minute back in your own home with your new baby.
Congratulations!
Shonagh Clifford
Labour ward manager

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Lisa Darrah

Lead Midwife for NICU, Neonatal Unit,

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 26/05/2022 at 10:39

Published on Care Opinion at 10:39

Hi Hannah Mc,
Many congratulations on the safe arrival of your baby girl!
Thank you so much for your kind feedback about the care you received. It is really appreciated by all the staff.
I am so glad the teams in both hospitals were able to provide such incredible care, and keep both you and your baby safe.
Best wishes
Lisa Darrah
Lead Midwife

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Update posted by HannahMc (the patient) 2 years ago

Thank you both very much! The care was phenomenal! My placenta actually abrupted in the end, a wee while before my planned c-section! Even then I was scared but still everybody was reassuring me and making me feel safe! It was tough, little Evie joan was born and had to stay in neonatal for a week! The staff looked after her really well and I was able to stay all day and night with her when I had recovered. I really appreciate everything all the staff had done for me - even the cleaners would always stop to have a conversation! We all have bad days but you would of never known. Absolute angels who deserve so much more appreciation for the work you do!

Sharon Woods

Ward Manager Ward 45/ Foetal Altnagelvin Hospital, Women & Children Maternity Services,

WHSCT

Submitted on 06/06/2022 at 16:22

Published on Care Opinion on 07/06/2022 at 09:09

Hi Hannah
thank you so much for taking time to write such a lovely compliment, I have shared it with all the team. You were an absolute pleasure to have to stay for all those weeks, In fact you were an inspiration to us all with your positive attitude and patience. I am so glad things went well for you and I am sure little Evie is keeping you busy.
best wishes
Sharon Woods
Ward Sister

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