appointment at the hospital...

[benb]

I can imagine your frustration amiga.

I would call and speak to the midwife directly. If not there is a number for maternity support. Alternatively, call the Maternity Assesment number at your local hospital and get them to make sure things happen

We also had to experience what i thought was a level of incompetence here with Pia's care but eventually it was resolved and we have better maternity care now also.

Here too mate. The level of incompetence for maternity care in Ipswich is appalling. They had a go at me even for simple things like why I did not buy heavy duty maternity pads etc. They told me to go to tesco to get them. But eventually, they gave Jassmine their own supply. They served liquid ice cream at the ward, blamed jassmine for pushing out the baby too fast when she could not even control herself as they had extra work to do with the stitches.....complained about the baby clothes - two was not enough for the night (she stayed two nights due to complications, so at least they could have given extra blankets). They told Jassmine to take a bath but would not provide bath liquid. Complained about the baby nappies. The list goes on....what a nightmare experience for Jassmine.

I really hope your hostpital is better.

[Ann07]

Here too mate. The level of incompetence for maternity care in Ipswich is appalling. They had a go at me even for simple things like why I did not buy heavy duty maternity pads etc. They told me to go to tesco to get them. But eventually, they gave Jassmine their own supply. They served liquid ice cream at the ward, blamed jassmine for pushing out the baby too fast when she could not even control herself as they had extra work to do with the stitches.....complained about the baby clothes - two was not enough for the night (she stayed two nights due to complications, so at least they could have given extra blankets). They told Jassmine to take a bath but would not provide bath liquid. Complained about the baby nappies. The list goes on....what a nightmare experience for Jassmine.

I really hope your hostiptal is better.

Oh dear oh dear poor jassmine had to go through all that. Aye, bad experience. I can imagine how she feels at that time Its not easy to give birth and the last thing you want to exp are things like that.

I should consider myself so lucky here. They supplied everything for me the pads, bring my foods in the table, prepare my breakfast and asked what I want, look after the baby while i have my bath/shower and get some fresh air, clothe our baby after birth with their supply but changed it later on with the clothes i brought with me, gave me extra blankets and toiletries, carry all my bags when i needed help, give me toys and clothes frorm the local maternity units for free, check me every minute if Im ok. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days and 7 days in our local maternity unit and got my own room and telly. And my experienced was brilliant. I really salute them all for the care they provided for me and the baby.

I gave birth in MELROSE BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL in Scotland and transferred to my local maternity unit in BERIWCK UPON TWEED in England for a week so that i can have a good rest. And they never failed me.

[scott&ligaya]

wow,

your experiences are dreadful ladies. I am now worried about the care will be like here in Birmingham for my honey. When she gets back she will already be around 3 months so I might start enquiries now before she gets back. I might have to look into private care after hearing these stories.

[adam&chryss]

Here too mate. The level of incompetence for maternity care in Ipswich is appalling. They had a go at me even for simple things like why I did not buy heavy duty maternity pads etc. They told me to go to tesco to get them. But eventually, they gave Jassmine their own supply. They served liquid ice cream at the ward, blamed jassmine for pushing out the baby too fast when she could not even control herself as they had extra work to do with the stitches.....complained about the baby clothes - two was not enough for the night (she stayed two nights due to complications, so at least they could have given extra blankets). They told Jassmine to take a bath but would not provide bath liquid. Complained about the baby nappies. The list goes on....what a nightmare experience for Jassmine.

I really hope your hostpital is better.

Ipswich eh, well it was just up the road at West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St. Edmunds that we visited. Maybe the incompetance found its way up the A14!

I`ve been very happy with all the service Chryss has had since shes been here APART from this rubbish, I was so angry. The doctor was so stuck up he should be called tampon...
On our next visit i`ll make sure I keep on them on their toes, idiots.