Care Opinion

Beautiful Home Birth

Posted By Ask0806

"Beautiful Home Birth"

About: Ayrshire & Arran Community Services / Community Maternity Services

(as a service user),

In early June I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy at home, supported by two amazing midwives, Laura and Kylie. 

I'd actually wanted a home birth since reading another care opinion about Karen (who was my original home birth midwife) and it turned out to be everything I hoped it would be. 
Throughout my pregnancy I was extremely well cared for by two lovely midwives Karen and Jenni. My home birth was supported by two other lovely midwives Laura and Kylie.
Although I wasn't overly familiar with either Kylie or Laura, my partner and I agree it was like letting family in to our home during my labour and the care I received was outstanding. Both Kylie and Laura were discreet (with fetal monitoring), yet encouraging throughout my labour and made sure my partner was involved where possible.  

I had a tear which Laura was able to stitch in the comfort of my own home - and she did an amazing job!

 I'm so glad I decided to have a home birth for my first baby and would not hesitate to recommend having a home birth. I hope there is continued investment in what is a truly wonderful service and team.

It's clear to see the whole home birth team love their jobs - we even met the lovely Audrey over the weekend when she came to do routine checks - and it's no wonder they are an award winning team. NHS Ayrshire & Arran should be so proud of this wonderful team! 

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Response from Attica Wheeler, Head of Midwifery (Associate Nurse Director Women and Childrens Services), Ayrshire Maternity Unit, NHS Ayrshire and Arran nearly 2 years ago
Attica Wheeler
Head of Midwifery (Associate Nurse Director Women and Childrens Services), Ayrshire Maternity Unit,
NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Manages the midwifery service and women and children's service

Submitted on 22/06/2023 at 17:26
Published on Care Opinion at 17:26

Dear Ask0806

Congratulations on the birth of your little one and thank you for taking the time to write to us during what must be a busy time for you. I am delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our homebirth team. Feedback like yours gives us the reassurance that we are doing the right thing for our service users and for that I thank you.

I will ensure your message is passed on to the teams involved.

Best wishes

Attica

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