Royal Brisbane Womens Hospital???

[rtc]

Hi....just wondering if anyone can tell me their thoughts on RBWH-public. I havent been too impressed with the obs ive met so far. Just a little concerned.
Thanks

[melfunction]

I saw one ob the whole time I was there and when I gave birth I had two midwives. The only time I saw the ob while in hosp, was while I was being stitched up.

The midwife care was brilliant and I found most of the staff very helpful.

[ChubStar]

I would never go back there. My 1st labour was horrible and the midwives (bar one or two from a 6 day stay) were rude and obnoxious. :no:

Others have said positive things, so perhaps it just depends on the day you go into labour. :confused:

[Seekrit]

I saw one ob the whole time I was there and when I gave birth I had two midwives. The only time I saw the ob while in hosp, was while I was being stitched up.

The midwife care was brilliant and I found most of the staff very helpful.

I'm with Melephant.. (well not WITH with... but.. you know :p)

I went with their midwife care program and had the BEST prenatal and postnatal care. I loved my birthing experience.. I had a wonderful midwife with me the whole time, encouraging me, helping me and even giving me a hug and kiss on the forehead when I decided I'd had enough.

Wonderful care and wonderful hospital, I'll be going back!

[Mojogal]

I won't be going back to RBWH :thumbsdown: I had a terrible time there. I guess it does depend on who you find on staff at the time you're in there, but all but 3 of the nurses I saw on the maternity ward were uncaring, rude and a couple were downright mean. I know they're busy, but there's no need to be so abrupt and so unhelpful. I only saw the OB after I had given birth, to check if I needed stitches (needed surgery actually :gloomy: )

Mind you, the 2 midwives I had during labour were lovely and very good at their jobs... it was the after-labour care that really knocked me around.

I think you'll find positive and negative stories whatever hospy you're looking at. Only you can decide if the staff team suits you - and if you're going public, I would focus on the midwife team more than the OB as they will see you the most throughout preg and birth.

Good luck, my story was a horror story, but not all of them are - there are some very positive accounts from other ladies here who gave birth at RBWH.

[Blakes Mummy]

I had my bub at the RBWH i think because there are so many different staff there that of course you will find a mix of both good and bad.

I had days when i went in before my pregnancy and would leave the hospital questioning if i was having Blake in the right place. Some of the staff were very rude.

I only saw one ob while i was at the hospital and that was at the initial consult (thankfully didnt have stitches) so i cant really comment on that.

When i finally went into labour i had two fantastic midwives and a student in with me (poor girl) and they helped me enormously.

I had some complications after labour with loss of to much blood and all the midwives in the ward (Aside from one or two) were so egar to assist me.

I think though it sounds harsh its really the luck of the draw of course if you catch someone at the end of a long shift and a long day they arent going to be at their best. But i think that you will find this at any hospital you choose.

All the best.
megz.xo

[justtwogirls22]

i had a fantastic experience at RBWH - i did shared care with my GP & the midwives during my labour were great so were the nurses when i had an emergency csection - staff on the ward were always most helpful & i will be going back there in april for number 2:smiliedance:

[rtc]

thankyou for all your replies. 40 weeks today...and having an 8 pound 10 baby approx. just getting a little nervous i think.

Thanks again