"Birth of first child"

Birth of first child through MGP4 program. I didn’t know anything about midwifery program or childbirth etc. Originally (at my first appt) I wanted an epidural during labour. Over the course of my pregnancy and seeing my midwife Emma K as I learnt more about the program options/ pregnancy I transitioned to wanting a completely natural labour. I was also included in the MYtime trial which was great. MGP4/ Emma exceeded my expectations and enabled me to have an amazingly positive perspective and journey on pregnancy and labour. It’s a shame the program isn’t available to all women however I appreciate the staff are extremely under resourced and honestly deserve medals and way more recognition for the work they all do.

A few times I had other midwife’s during my pregnancy and birth and they were all lovely.

During my stay at hospital after birth the care also exceeded my expectations as the midwife’s/ doctors/ physios etc were all great. I now also see the lactation consultant through BFWA and I couldn’t recommend the service enough.

I believe there should also be more advocacy / resourcing for water births as this is a great option for women and I don’t think this is available enough.