Hospital Births Reviews

At 36+1 I went into early labour, this was the set up for almost a month of irregular and extremely frustrating contractions, I posted alot on online forums during this time, mostly b****ing about it lol. At 38 weeks I finally dilated to a fingertip but it was to be another week and a half before I would finally have my baby ...  Read the complete review

I found out I was expecting my first child on a complete whim. I had no reason at that point to suspect I was pregnant, but got a test anyway. Some mothers just know. I was scared, excited, shocked - pretty much all the emotions I could feel. And pregnancy was confusing, full of choices and options and things I didn't know I ...  Read the complete review

I would always opt to give birth in a hospital. Having sadly lost my 2nd child at 28 weeks pregnant and being a member of SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society), you realise not every pregnancy ends happily sadly. Therefore to me it makes perfect sense to place myself in the care of healthcare professionals in a hospital ...  Read the complete review

Giving birth is possibly one of the most natural but frightening experiences a woman can go through and having only had once child, I dont have the experience of multiple births to compare however my one and only experience so far did take place within the hospital and possibly was the worst experience of my life. Before you ...  Read the complete review

My hospital birth I am writing this review as honest as I can be, im not wishing to scare anyone or slate any of the hospital staff but on my opinion my son's birth was a sham. This review is open in my view of events and rather long! (sorry if you do read all this you need a medal) I was induced at Frimley ...  Read the complete review

I have given birth three times, and each time has been in hospital (Nottingham City Hospital), mainly because I am too much of a wimp to give birth at home with just Gas and Air. All three of my births have ended in emergency situations so I am quite glad I made the choice I did. I gave birth to my first son in 2001, after a ...  Read the complete review

I had my son nearly 2 years ago at Doncaster hospital. I was given a choice between Doncaster, Barnsley and Rotherham. I instantly said no to Barnsley as I had bad experiences there before (nothing pregnancy related - broken hand!). I knew nothing about Rotherham hospital so went with Doncaster as some family embers had their babies ...  Read the complete review

My youngest son turns two years old tomorrow, so it seemed a good time to reflect about his (and his older brother's) arrival in the world. I have had two hospital births, using a different NHS hospital for each child. My oldest son was born in Macclesfield Hospital, Cheshire and my youngest in North Staffs City General in ...  Read the complete review

I had my daughter at bassetlaw hospital; in worksop notts. i was a young mum at just 19 when i had my little lady but regardless of that i was treated like any other mummy to be and was never made to feel like a child or like i didnt know what i was doing. My midwife at my local health center never asked if i wanted to give ...  Read the complete review

I have three daughters all born in Whiston NHS hospital and although the care I recieved with the first two wasn't perfect I felt I was listened to and treated well, but it was the birth of my youngest which was the most distressing and still now 2 1/2 years later makes me feel down when I think about it. After giving birth ...  Read the complete review

At my first antenatal appointment with my midwife she asked me if I wanted to have a hospital or home birth. Straight away I answered "Hospital", I didn't even consider the idea of a home birth. I wanted to have my baby in a safe hospital environment so that if there were complications I knew that the medical care my baby and ...  Read the complete review

When i found out i was pregnant and the doctor asked where i wanted to have my baby i was thinking - in a hospital as quickly as possible. I hadn't considered any other option however whilst pregnant i thought about a homebirth. With it being my first and me not beeing too sure about what was about to happen to me i thought i would ...  Read the complete review

Throughout her pregancy, my wife always wanted a home birth, I dont know why, and to be quite honest, I didnt really understand her reasons for it. However, there were complications and there was no choice but to have a hospital birth, which is what I suggested all along. Personally, I wanted my wife to have a hospital birth, they are a ...  Read the complete review

I've had 2 hospital births. both in Carlisle. However the first was in the city maternity hospital 12 years ago, a small old hospital wich is sadly now closed in favour of one huge state of the art cold uncaring feeling hospital. My second child was born at the newish Carlisle infirmary. My 2 experiances couldn't have been ...  Read the complete review

It's quite scary how people can have good and bad experiences in the same place! It seems like everyone I know is having a baby this year, and the two local hospitals near me have bad reputations .. Northwick Park being the one that has been in the news regarding maternal deaths. My first child was born at Northwick Park and the staff ...  Read the complete review

I have have given birth in hospital twice. The first experience was amazing - it was a planned elective c section for my identical twin girls, in the high risk unit. It went fantastically well, even though they both had to go to special care for some time. My second experience, at the same hospital, was incredibly different. I had good ...  Read the complete review

Having only had my son four months ago his birth is still extremely clear in my mind (and probably always will be!). I had been told all the way through my pregnancy that my baby would be big so when my waters broke at 1am in the morning almost three weeks early I was almost expecting it. I always imagined that I would be in a complete ...  Read the complete review

I've only had the one experience so far so maybe this review will be limited in comparison to others who have multiple birth experiences. I gave birth to my son naturally at Lincoln County Hospital weighing in at a hefty 9lb 3oz with wonderful midwifes. I arrived at the hospital at about 5.30pm in lots of pain although the ...  Read the complete review

I gave birth to my son at the city hospital in Derby. At the time the hospital was been rebuilt as a super hospital and the Maternity was in a temporary department. I was induced at 39 weeks due to a blood condition I have. I went in at 4 pm and was monitored in an assessment ward which had four beds with curtains round. I was ...  Read the complete review

I'm a dab hand at giving birth, having done so five times in three different hospitals (plus anti-natal care in a fourth before moving house pre-birth). My first pregnancy was pretty uneventful. I was only 20 (21 at the time of the birth) and in my third year at university. I'd already 'discussed' with my tutor the fact that ...  Read the complete review