"Team midwifery program"

When deciding on the care available to me during pregnancy I started researching on how I was able to have a continuity of care through the public system and luckily I was in the catchment for OPH and saw on their website that they offered the Team Midwifery Program.

I self referred to the program at my first appointment and I am so glad I was aware that this program was available to me. I saw the same midwife (Cheyanne) for all but two of my appointments and it was so nice to have the same person majority of the time. She kept my mind at ease with any questions and worries I had and also very supportive of the birth I had hoped for. Unfortunately Cheyanne was not on shift when I gave birth but luckily she was working when I was on the ward and she was able to meet the bub she cared for while in my belly. 

The day I gave birth I was lucky enough to have Sophie working that day and although I had not met Sophie before I believe you can tell the team are all on the same page and I received the same amazing care as I was receiving during my antenatal appointments. She was such a wonderful support during my labour and although the birth didn't end up how I had hoped and I required intervention to safely deliver, Dr Arvind listened to mine and my husband's concerns. We were reassured that we had made the right decision for both baby and I, and were happy with the care received.

My only criticism during the birth was when an epidural was requested, there were multiple calls asking where the doctor was and they were told the doctor was on their way but this went on for quite some time and we could not be given an ETA or straight answer on how long. Other than that, I can't fault the care I received. 

I highly recommend anyone who is going to give birth at OPH to request the Team Midwifery program for your care.