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VBAC birth story

Posted By Vbac queen!

"VBAC birth story"

About: St George Hospital / Birthing Centre / Delivery Suite

(as other),

Thank you so much to the maternity team at the St George Public Hospital. Especially thanks to Tamera and Zoe my midwives who gave me the confidence to give birth to a 4.74kg baby boy, with only the TENS machine, water therapy, music and, Gas and Air for pain relief, after have a lower segment caesarean section for my first birth.

The team were so good at communicating that I didn't feel worried when baby's shoulder got a bit stuck and Zoe pulled it through. They were so good that my baby put on lots of weight just after we got out of hospital and already weighs 1kg more than he did at birth. Thanks to such a positive birth it really helped my milk to come in, and helped me to feed my boy. And because I have lots of milk and a wonderful birth behind me, I don't have the post natal depression that occurred for me and my partner after the first birth. No-one even wanted to do an Edinburgh score on me, they could see how well we were doing.

I feel amazing and very, very capable.

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Response from Angela Karooz, General Manager, St George Hospital 4 months ago
Angela Karooz
General Manager,
St George Hospital

Submitted on 12/12/2023 at 10:17 PM
Published on Care Opinion on 13/12/2023 at 10:24 AM

Dear Vbac queen!,

Congratulations on the wonderful new addition to your family. This is such a precious time, and it was so heart-warming to hear the significant role our staff played in your birthing experience.

I am so grateful that you have taken the time while caring for your children to express your appreciation for the wonderful staff who attended to your birthing and recovery care.

I was delighted to read that you found the care, treatment, and communication to be of the exceptional standard you describe. We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have such extraordinary, professional, and dedicated staff working in our birthing suite at St George Hospital, who are wholeheartedly committed to providing holistic and empathetic care.

I have forwarded your kind-hearted words to the Midwifery Unit Manager & the Divisional Director for Women & Children’s Health to share with all the staff and specifically those you have individually highlighted for their excellence in care.

Thank you for trusting us with your care and the safe delivery of your son. I would like to wish you and your family all the very best.

Warmest Regards,

Ange Karooz

General Manager

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