Anxious

Hi! Im due to give birth any day now at Homerton. Second baby.

With neither pregnancy had continuity of care with the midwives. Every week saw someone different and same with consultants.

Had a csection with my first and cant fault them, some people were very supportive and I am spanish my luck! Was that I had a spanish midwife with me during the operation hehe not planned just happened.

My partner as he was more aware during the section mentioned that the person that performed it was a bit rude.
And the things we requested to lower the drapes to see baby come out and such they said no and later on we learnt that I was doable, and that pictures and videos were allowed as long as none of the medical staff were included.

That made me a bit sad but enough to say the experience was bad.

I am a doula and I did my research about hospitals and Homerton was one the best choices for us together with North Middlesex.

Now we are hoping for a Vbac and no a problem from any midwife

Or consultant. Some are more supportive than others, and some see you as another patient and others take the time to check your files and treat you a bit more personal.

Remember that if at any point you are not happy you can change hospitals, so maybe check online the ones you are interested and visit them. They might have also online visits so you don’t have to attend. Good luck!!