Hi,
About to be a first time mummy. Has anyone dealt with rude labour and delivery midwives during labour? I'm slightly nervous that i will get one and want to be prepared to deal with it in the appropriate way when giving birth. I'm especially worried about their willingness to administer pain relief.
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I had the best nurses and doctor with my first daughter! The only person who was rude was my Anesthesiologist. And unfortunately sometimes you could be having the best experience and someone ruins it. If anyone makes you feel uncomfortable or is rude you can tell them and they will bring a new one in.

Thank you so much. This makes me feel so much better. Most of the midwives i have had exposure to are the loveliest people. I'm just nervous during labour i will get someone who will be rude and I won't be in the right mindset to deal with it

Have you considered writing up a birth preference document ?
You could outline what pain relief/ additional supports you’re open to or comfortable with in addition to what you don’t want ?
The midwives / nurses I’ve spoken to for mine have been really open to the idea and have said that it helps them know what the mother wants and guides their support process ☺️

Thank you so much! I'm in the process of writing one up. I have some items I'm not sure about that i would like to discuss with the midwife before ruling in or out

Hi Sumaya,
Where are you getting your baby delivered?

At Blacktown hospital

I gave birth in blacktown last month, honestly everyone who was in the room with me were the absolute loveliest people! Do you know whose delivering your baby? It should say it on your yellow card

I'm really glad to hear your experience was so positive. I'm due at blacktown hospital too, so very glad to hear that. I couldn't see it on my yellow card. Anywhere specific i should look at?