Comments and Feedback form questions answered
"I feel lucky to have had Paul allocated to me, especially as the end of what has been a very challenging week.
I feel empowered and able as a mother and more relaxed.
The world and this hospital could greatly benefit from more midwives like Paul.
How ironic that the best breastfeeding 'coaching' and the best i have felt so far was as a result of the approach of a male - who can not know what it feels like to breast feed"
Thank you Paul you made the world of difference to us.
One - MW involve you in care?
"Everything was discussed and all options were presented to me clearly
Two - Were your decisions respected by the MW
"I felt fully supported empowered, respected and cared for."
Three - MW easy to talk to?
"I felt very relaxed and safe in Paul's company."
Four - was the mw sensitive to your cultural needs and those of our husband?
"It was great to have an approach that was about us as a famil. instead of my husband only being here to help clean and pick things up for me. i've seen a huge change in his confidence even just in how he holds our baby. Paul also gave good feedback."
Five - Were you satisfied with the range of information the mw gave you to make decisions about yr care?
"The most informed I have been all week, all very simply explained too."
Six - Were you satisfied with the way the mw listened and responded to your questions and concerns, and those of your husband?
"I felt Paul listened to me as a person as well as a new mother. He also listened to what I didn't say."
Seven - Were you satisfied with any referrals the mw suggested?
Paul enquired on my behalf when suitable and provided me wiht options. Very happy about this approach.
Eight - Were you satisfied with the way the mw worked with other mw's etc?
"Paul appears to have a great communication style."
Nine - Were you satisfied with the support and information the midwife gave you about breastfeeding and mothering your newborn baby?
"The Best!! He has made the world of difference to how I view myself and my ability to breastfeed. In addition he made this about our family, involving my husband. I feel positive now about my ability."
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Comments by the mw - Paul
Woman in was seen as difficult by other staff, the handover was about problems with BF
the other MW on with me made a positive statement of Intent (Julie)
"We will normalize the BF today!"
My initial greeting was met with relief by the woman, as i recognised her baby's trauma (very squashed asymmetrical head) there were lots of BF gadgets in the room incl nipple shields; syringes, lactaid etc none or which were now required as the breasts were full and soft, with easy flow of good milk and baby was not difficult, tho a little impatient, she was able to suck well, and open her mouth for a good fix, and was re-fixed whenever she reduced her mouth or moved to the nipple.
The woman phoned her partner (a Calm Dutch man Johan) stating her positive experience and expectations again making it happen through positive intent.
