Countess of Chester Hospital 2013-02-15 Person 5 5 0

My journey with the CoCH began with the ivf treatment we received for our unexplained infertility.The team in assisted conception were amazing, giving such a high standard of support and care along with their expertise. Our second cycle of nhs treatment was successful. Our 20 week scan identified low laying placenta so a further scan at 34 weeks was planned. This scan highlighted concern with the babies growth and Dr Brigham (wonderful Dr) reviewed this and arranged a further scan at 36 weeks, and regular reviews in the assessment unit in the intrim. The 36 week scan revealed that there had been no progress with growth so a c section was booked. Following the delivery of my baby boy, Albert, we spent 8 days in Transitional Care. Every single person along the way gave me, my husband and Albert such a high level of care that we feel truly blessed to have such a fantastic local hospital. The four midwives that looked after us on TC (Jenny, Janet, Nicky and Jean) made that difficult period so much better, we feel unable to express how important their support was. Thanks to them Albert is breast feeding successfully and thriving. Every health care professional we had contact with from Health Care Assistants, Nurses, Midwives, Physiotherapists, Doctors, Consultants were first rate.....how many Foundation Trusts can say that? not many I am sure. If it was not for the wonderful professionals our precious son would not be here.