What’s everyone’s experience of Truro hospital?

Anyone had any good experiences for birth?

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I had a really positive experience in the birthing suite/birth pools. I felt very supported and listened too and could play my own music etc.. I cannot speak for needing to be on a main ward though. You can only have gas and air in the birth pools so if you would like/need other pain relief you will need to be on the main ward. I think you can request to look around beforehand if you want to. Hope that helps!

definitely thank you, it’s my second pregnancy but first time giving birth at Truro (hoping not to give birth in hospital but birth centres)

Well the birth centre was honestly lovely. You have your own private room with pool, bed, bathroom and the midwives were very attentive but also respected my preferences etc.. It’s all fairly new still and once our boy was born we were left to relax and leave in our own time. Fingers crossed all goes to plan for you!

thank you, if birth centre isn’t an option it would be Plymouth

I had a lovely birth on the delivery suite at Truro - it’s been decorated much like the birth centre now and I had a lovely relaxed birth and excellent care. There are also birth centres in Helston and I think Penrice

I make my birth plan Friday hoping for a birth centre birth but depends on today really

The Truro birth centre is in the same building as delivery suite so if they need to transfer you there it’s easy to do. Hope you get the birth you want!

do you know what the criteria is for birth centres? I found out today hopefully if I have pre eclampsia

I don’t I’m afraid but your midwife will know when you do your birth plan. Fingers crossed for you

I had both my babies there and all the midwives were amazing. With my first baby I started on the delivery suite, went over to the birth centre then ended up back on the delivery suite. With my second I had a lovely water birth and was well looked after

I’m hoping to have a water birth sounds lovely. I couldn’t with my first so hopefully can this time

I had a water birth at treliske in 2023 and the midwives were amazing!
The birthing center is super chilled, it has a speaker and coloured lights to be able to calm down with. Atmosphere was amazing!
The birthing center is midwife led so if you need a doctor or you need epidural/ strong meds they will just transfer you over the corridor into the delivery suite. If you are under consultant, or you have risks above low risk I believe you cant use the birthing centres x

I don’t know exactly what is going on but I am currently in Treliske now. Having to stay the night then will know more tomorrow hopefully. At least I can see the hospital

I had a great induction and water birth at Truro April 2023

I have had 3 babies in Treliske and they’ve always been wonderful! Good luck mumma, you’ll smash it x

I had a surprise birthday. Not my planned. Due to ruptured waters at 36 weeks. But honestly I couldn’t fault the help I got or the expertise. Everyone was so lovely and helpful!
Also loved that they let my other half stay over with me and our son! We live in Cornwall Devon border so travelling back and forth would have been a nightmare!

Iv had 3 births there and all were amazing. Last one in birthing centre was wonderful.

in our community

Anyone else up feeding their Bebe?

As above. Trying so hard to keep my eyes open

Oh my God, oh my God I hope this is not true!!!! I’m kind of scared

I’ve been throwing up and taking a shit all night!!! I just hope that it’s not what I think it is

Is this normal??

I’m 29 weeks pregnant and having really aching legs and they’re all lumpy and swollen. Above the knee and behind the knee . Should I be worried ? My legs have never looked like this up until a few days ago. ??

Induction experience

I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

I opted for the foley balloon which was inserted at 8am Saturday morning, I had to stay in hospital due to hypertension and protein urine however usually you can just go home once this has been done. The insertion of the balloon was not painful, was slightly uncomfortable as there was slight pressure. I actually found having the cervix checked prior to be worse (again not painful at this point just uncomfortable) The balloon had little effect and after having it removed I was still only 1cm. Removal also was pain free and hardly even noticeable.

I then had my first dose of the gel and definitely noticed a difference, I started experiencing period like cramps almost immediately however they were light and manageable. After 6 hours I had another cervix check and although my cervix was soft it was still only 1cm and was only open at the front. I had another dose of the gel and felt an increase in pressure and more intense cramping where I now required pain relief (codeine). After another 6 hours I had another cervix check and I had now dilated to 2-3cm however was still quite difficult to get all the way through so a third gel was recommended which I agreed to.

Almost immediately I noticed the difference and was in considerable pain, I had paracetamol and codeine however the contractions had now become intense and a lot closer together (around 3 minutes apart). After a couple of hours I had my last cervix check and was 4cm and taken down to the Labour ward to have my waters broken and an epidural.

I had been in my room for approx 20minutes when my waters broke by themselves and I was now 10cm and actively pushing…. There was no time for the epidural and my beautiful girl arrived into the world within 2 minutes of pushing.

All in all I would say the cramps/contractions were manageable up until the third gel where it became pretty unbearable however it was for a very short time a gas and air helped take the edge off. The worst part about any of it was actually the later cervix checks where after stimulating the cervix my contractions were at their most painful.

If I had to be induced again I would skip the balloon and opt for the gels immediately as thy had a quicker effect and I would have been out a lot sooner if I had done this to begin with.

One more thing, I’ve never believed when people say “you forget the pain once they’re here” but I can honestly say this is true. It’s been 4 days and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

Anyone else experiencing this?

Gave birth (vagina) 5 days ago and yesterday morning and this morning getting lot of pain in my right bottom side and lower back

It’s my birthday tomorrow.

Ok so I am going to be 35 years young. I can’t believe how much this life has thrown at me but it’s okay I’m a survivor. I am truly blessed to be alive. 🥳🧁🎂 The only downside is I won’t be celebrating my birthday because my man can’t take me out. So many emotions right now.