Kingston Hospital

Kingston Hospital 2013-03-15 Person 5 5 0

I can not fault the care recieved at Kingston Hospital. In relation to midwifery and nursing care my entire experience was 100% excellent. The only thing I would comment on is that plans change according to which consultant I saw and this was confusing and frightening at times. I felt I needed to be assertive or even pushy when I wanted to stick with the original consultants plan with whom I had built a relationship, was confident with and understood. My wishes were only part listened to against balancing resources on a busy maternity unit which resulted in unnecessary stress and consequences on my body throughout labour.

Kingston Hospital 2013-02-26 Person 3 5 0

A largely decent experience was marred by a couple of things. Firstly a lack of communication with my wife in the recovery room as to what was going on with her and our baby in the near future. For example where they would be moved to an why. Because things were not explained properly by the nurse, there was some friction with the sister which was not necessary. Also after reporting that my wife had been sick on her bed sheets, these were not changed. In the Thameside post natal room, things were much better and the nurses and midwives operating there were very efficient, with a lovely bedside manner.

Kingston Hospital 2013-02-16 Person 5 5 0

The hospital staff were very considerate, caring and professional throughout. They re-assured us both during Hilary's stay and made the whole experience of labour as pleasurable as possible.