Monthly Archives: April 2020

#FridayFeedback

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Hello! Just wanted to say a big thank-you to the homebirth team. I was initially really disappointed when I was told that homebirth would not be an option given the current circumstances.

However, after baby arrived safely on Sunday morning I can say that I had the most lovely experience in the hospital.

I was so pleased that Lucy, who had been looking after me throughout pregnancy was available at the hospital to see me through my birth.

The room was so cosy and peaceful, you would have no idea we were in the middle of a pandemic.

Being able to go home and recover so quickly was lovely, but we didn’t feel rushed out the door at all.

I know a lot of homebirth ladies are feeling anxious about the change in plans but all in all, I felt like I had everything I wanted out of a homebirth but in a hospital setting (and no mess in my carpets!).

Surrey Hills Client April 2020

#FridayFeedback

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Some of you may be concerned at all of the recent changes within maternity care due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are delighted to share some feedback posted to the Royal Surrey Maternity Unit’s Facebook page by one of our clients.

“ I will get round to a proper thank you for the homebirth team and all the midwives at RSCH. Planned a homebirth and the wonderful team were absolutely amazing. We were all excited as a family as our boys age 5 and 6 were also keen to see their baby brother born. Plans changed and I was very upset and anxious but Lucy reassured me and was absolutely amazing. I had reduced movements and went into hospital for monitoring and there I was very emotional but the midwives sat and spoke to me and again Lucy reassured me. I was induced and I felt very supported throughout and extremely safe. I was so blessed to get my water birth that I had always wanted and my midwife was again amazing. I hadn’t met her before but she kept me so calm and really looked after me. She answered all my questions and listened to all my wishes, I felt completely respected and once we had our baby Bertie we were given time to bond. Just a short few hours later we were home and the boys met their baby brother. I can’t thank you enough for bringing our baby Bertie into the world safely and taking such good care of us both. I had such an enjoyable birth and the care afterwards was second to none! We hope you all stay safe and we will be bringing some gifts your way when it is safe to do so.” Surrey Hills Client March 2020

Continuity during Covid-19

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We love waking to the news that wonderful caseload client welcomed her baby earthside over night at @RSCH_Maternity with the support of a Surrey Hills midwife and another client birthed yesterday with the support of one of our wonderful Royal Surrey colleagues.

#continuity #Covid19 #BirthIsAmazingWhereverItHappens