Recently, I went into the Broome hospital due to my water breaking the day before, and I had to be induced. During my labor I had several midwives coming in, they were understaffed and very busy. After many, many hours of contractions I requested the anesthesiologist for the epidural.
The doctor was frustrated as they did not have enough space for their equipment to perform work quickly. Straight after the birth I quickly had to move into another room because there is only two birthing ensuites. My partner and I were lucky to get a private room, the other rooms were shared with four or five beds. I can't imagine having to share a room with a bunch of strangers, trying to learn to breastfeed, whilst having breasts exposed in front of other new mum's partners.
The rooms were tiny and very old, my partner and I couldn't wait to go home but the staff were so busy they weren't able to complete general check ups - and all we could do was wait. I believe being the busiest town in the Kimberly's, the maternity ward I feel needs to be updated with larger private rooms and larger birthing ensuites. Other hospitals I feel are a lot nicer so Broome should be at the same standard. Also I feel more staff would make it run better.
"Our birthing experience"
About: Broome Health Campus / Maternity/Midwifery Broome Health Campus Maternity/Midwifery Broome 6725
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