Just one tip - the breakfast service can be erratic so make sure someone comes with coffee and toast for you in the morning from the canteen downstairs. https://maternity.whittington.nhs.uk/ Maternity services at the Whittington Health NHS Trust in North London, caring for women from the start of … Private Maternity Stay. “More like a baby wasp?”, he asked. But once the IV was in with the drip set low, everything was relaxed in my room. The irony of every time I am induced into labour was that my assigned nurse cannot get my IV in. Get updates on how your baby develops, your body changes, and what you can expect during each week of your pregnancy by signing up to the Mumsnet Pregnancy Newsletters. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Was put in the SBU and whenever I buzzed to get help with feeding DC (which I only did twice because I felt guilty) I was told that I was taking up time they needed to look after poorly babies . I was desparate to be discharged but as a bf hospital they like to keep you in until they are sure bf has been established. None of my friends has been thrilled with the post-natal ward. Also the Sturgeon Hospital has started building a NICU in the delivery wing of the hospital, which also takes up room from the private maternity rooms. I was checked and had not dilated at all, so I was given one dose of Cervidil. As for hearing anyone else labouring in another room, if there was I wasn't aware (they might have been aware of me though, I was that noisy person!). A few things about me: ". The midwifery team were fab there for the actual birth. Failing that I have asked for one of the "amenity rooms" - i.e. I didn’t sleep too deeply since I was having contractions but nothing that was intense. I ended up having a trainee and continuous monitoring flat on back because the supervising midwife had to deal with a problem birth next door. As they increased my drip, the pain associated with the contractions that I remember with Annaliese’s natural birth did not appear. Any patients requiring information, advice or non clinical guidance please click the following link to refer to the Department of Health (DoH) guidance. Really easy. I am interested in the visitor times in RF and Whitt? Congratulations Jezabella that sounds utterly fantastic! It'd hoped to use the birth centre but due to complications I ended up on the labour ward with a c-section. You have to pay I think 100 quid a night. https://maternity.whittington.nhs.uk/ Maternity services at the Whittington Health NHS Trust in North London, caring for women from the start of … And hooray! 15 minutes later and he was here! Life happens and we don’t know what is going on in a stranger’s life. Please keep giving advise. https://www.whittington.nhs.uk, Emergency department and urgent care centre Our emergency department assesses and treats people with serious or life threatening emergency needs. Although the maternity wards could do with a bit of sprucing up, the staff were wonderful.I'm told by many of my friends, that if you are lucky enough to have a normal delivery the birth centre at the Whit is amazing. Even if the birth is normal? The Friends and Family Test (FFT) is a survey which gives patients an opportunity to give feedback on the quality of the care they receive. But can I ask to visit both hospitals and can I request to change to the Whittington if I like it better there (and as it's nearer?) The midwife who had been in charge of the birth came in a couple of times to check on dd but otherwise we were left to sleep/recover undisturbed. Birth Centre is great. If you like this post, check out my Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist post before you go! I've copied below a review I left for the Royal Free after the c section on the nhs choices website, giving examples of what I thought was so good about it. Rider Levett Bucknall is an independent construction practice specialising in Quantity Surveying, with over 3,500 people in more than 120 global offices. On the postnatal ward, you are usually in a curtained off cubicle with a hell of a lot less space. The midwives were really kind and helpful, even the night ones - the more friendly I was the more they responded and made a fuss of the baby, even cuddling her at 3 in the morning when I waddled off to the loo.The food isn't great but what hospital is known for their food? However, those who had easy births generally were not there for long and those of us who don't and who therefore have a longer stay often get our own rooms (after the first 12/24 hours anyway). Share your child’s messiest moments with Farrow & Ball - £100 voucher, virtual colour consultancy and F&B Modern Emulsion paint to be won. This site gives you lots of information about the maternity services the Whittington provides - they do a tour of the unit every Saturday afternoon. When my baby did not sleep well on the second night the midwives were really helpful in the middle of the night. The Chewton Glen hotel in Hampshire’s New Forest has 12 suites set in six luxury pods built upon stilts, right next to a National Park. Hi Miffster - you can self-refer to the Whittington.www.whittington.nhs.uk/default.asp?c=6980&t=1,151Links to the form (in Word and as a PDF) are on the right of the page above. I could feel the contractions squeezing my stomach but there was no pain associated with it. the other hospital you might want to look at is UCLH, just to throw something else into the mix : ) It's supposed to have an amazing maternity wing. Hello, I've just found out I'm pregnant and finding the prospect of choosing my hospital a little daunting! - sweet lattes are my fuel of choice Though I did not have gestational diabetes, he was growing like a weed! You’ll see in my labour story that life can distract and make things less efficient, but overall the nurses and clerks and doctors at the Sturgeon Hospital did their jobs well. Information supplied by Whittington Health NHS Trust, Report an issue with the information on this page. I couldn’t stop smiling and giggling, because I really did feel dizzy and euphoric. Is your partner allowed to stay overnight if needed? My 3rd was born at the Alex and we went home 4 hours after he was born. The midwives were really kind and helpful, even the night ones - the more friendly I was the more they responded and made a fuss of the baby, even cuddling her at 3 in the morning when I waddled off to the loo. Monday: 6:00AM the Sturgeon Hospital calls to ask if I’ll be able to come in at 8:00AM for my induction. At first glance, you may be a little confused by the title of this post! I can also vouch for the Whittington and the fantastic care after giving birth there 3 years ago and the midwife and consultant care through this pregnancy - I'm aiming for a VBAC (fingers crossed in the next few days) so won't be allowed into the birthing unit. My DH thinks he should be applauded for only wanting a baby to make me happy.. to pay for my daughter to have the chicken pox vaccine? Are you bleeding? So total privacy. God alone knows what it would be like after giving birth and with a new baby to look after. Writing this blog post has been difficult for me because I try to keep my blog as a positive space and I try to not complain a lot, but I also want to be honest about my whole experience at the Sturgeon Hospital. My room was spotless and cleaned every day. Don’t worry I will be sharing how my hospital induction, labour and postpartum experience went – but there are a few things that I have been dwelling on over the past month that I wanted to share. If you are on labour ward instead and the go to a post natal ward it isn't as nice or relaxing but still I think the midwives who delivered both my babies were fabulous. Did you give birth in the ward or in the birthing centre? Thanks to this thread I am going to visit Homerton with DH this Sat and see if I can transfer right away! I also had a good experience at the Whit. As I lay back down on the bed, I low key was freaking out because I could still wiggle my toes with the epidural – but that is normal! During the pedicures I was definitely having some low intensity contractions but they were similar to the Braxton Hicks false ones I felt all through my third trimester. I had my DS at the Whittington. Thanks all so much! I was starting to feel like I would need a shot of morphine or something to take the edge off because labour went from 0 to 60. My first midwife was great - the second when they changed shifts was appalling. Eventually, he was already in the birth canal and with every contraction he would be a little in distress and his heart rate would dip a little. I opted for the Whittington and have been really happy with everything so far (am 28 weeks now). We are contemplating on water birth. He was 7 lbs 8 oz and we fell in love with him instantly! The labour ward wasn't bad at all, very busy but lovely midwives. "I had a caesarean because I had complications after a previous vaginal birth, and the wound is healing very well. Founded as The Yeung Wo Nursing Home with 28 beds in the beginning, today the Hospital has around 500 beds and more than 30 specialty centres, My second birth was no-intervention/hands off and the midwife was so supportive & respectful of our wishes. Oh! I'm planning to have mine (due april) in the Whittington. Just found out I'm pregnant and need to decide where to sign up for pregnancy care. I had DS2 at the MLU in April. So instead of waiting for him to be pushed majority of the way out by the contractions (like I was able to do so with Adeline) it was time to push! Barnet hospital is also an option - its reasonably close to our home but not so convenient to get to from our places of work, which is why I thought Royal Free or Whittington might be a better option. How likely are you to recommend our labour ward/birthing unit to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment? No need to book - just show up.If you like what you see, consider self-referring. Many many thanks. Lots of other hospitals nearby do though - e.g. I gave birth to my first child at the Whittington 9 weeks ago and, personally speaking and based on my own experience, I couldn't fault them. Was hoping for a VBAC but DD was 10 days late so had to go ahead with the booked elective section.I can't fault the care we received both ante and post natally.I was dreading staying in but the post natal ward has significantly improved since last time 3 years ago as it has moved wards from Murray to Cellier (T layout instead of one long ward). I am out of area so couldn't see the Whit community midwifes - so you either need to see your GP or actually go to hospital for appointments. See more ideas about Room design, Room, Design. The care was even better than the private care that friends of mine have received at other north London hospitals. Midwives may feel the need to provide extra care to women who have paid for a room, warns union. The delay was unavoidable as another woman needed emergency care and I didn't at that point, and having that explained to me meant I didn't mind.

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