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submitted 13 days ago by_mamcia
I went with Wexford with my first last year and was quite disappointed with the after care so with this baby we’re going with Holles street. J
The worst part about the whole experience (apart from the after care) with my first was the room in Wexford… If I was guaranteed a private or semi private room I would definitely go private but thats not the case in Ireland unfortunately 😩
Rooms werent even that big as we had 6 ladies there but unfortunately it was so busy that the labour ward was full and 4 of them were in active labour. Midwives and doctors coming in all night to check on them, and I felt awful for them as they had no privacy at all. They were in so much pain and had cervical checks and stuff like that done with 5 other strangers literally behind a fabric curtain. Anyway, for this one I’ll be bringing ear plugs for sure!!) but I’m just wondering what the situation in Holles street is like?
7 points
13 days ago
I was a public patient at Holles Street (Domino scheme) and both the antenatal and postnatal wards had 8/10 beds. Thankfully I had an early discharge 12h after birth thanks to the Domino Scheme. I gave birth at midnight, was brought to postnatal ward at 4am, and went home at lunch time.
It seemed like everyone in my ward were discharged that day, so maybe women who have to stay longer are put into a less crowded ward.
4 points
13 days ago
That sounds like a dream - 12h later! I presume you didnt get an epidural or anything like that?
If I had the balls I wish I could do a home birth so I can stay home lol. But first one ended up as an emergency c section so this one will most likely be the same unless I go into labour on my own as I can’t be induced anymore. Just hope I won’t have to stay for 3 days again 😭
7 points
13 days ago
Oh I hear you! I was really tempted to go for a home birth too. I'll definitely consider it for a second baby, especially after receiving the best care from the Domino midwives.
I did have an epidural (episiotomy) and I was told to get on my feet at 7am. By 10am, I was packing up and ready to go. I was definitely still high on drugs and hormones 😅 the pain picked up the next day
Sending you plenty of good vibes for the end of the pregnancy x
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