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Hi! I am a first time mum, not due until autumn but feeling quite overwhelmed with the amount we can choose (a good thing!)

I’m hoping to have a c section, and just wondered if anyone would be happy to recommend a hospital? I have self referred to Lewisham university hospital purely because it’s closest to me…

I’m also wondering about signing up for NCT or bump and baby and which would be better.

Thanks so much!

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Hello,
I went to NCT classes and found them quite good! At the time I did not have much of a choice because bump and baby were full .

In terms of hospital, I decided to go to St Thomas because I had been treated there before for other health issues I have and I was very happy.

I ended up having an emergency C-section and was very happy with the care I received during pregnancy and during the delivery.

I also had to be readmitted at Queen's Elizabeth Hospital for an issue and I was really happy with the care there too (but obviously I cannot comment on pregnancy and delivery care there). Happy to talk via message if you have any questions.

I had a C section at Lewisham - feel free to shoot me a message!

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