Hospital birth records, can we see them?

**Tatiana28** · 30-04-2010 22:42

I just filled out the form requesting mine yesterday. We'll see if they try and charge me...?

**moochymoo** · 14-05-2010 20:46

Seeing as i started this thread, thought i might add that i never did request my records from the hospital i gave birth in (I gave birth to DD almost 3 years ago). I have however managed to read my notes direct as i am now a midwife and work at the hospital i gave birth in! (I was a neonatal nurse studying post grad midwifery when i fell pregnant).
My notes were not nearly as exciting as i thought they would be

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I am pregnant with my second baby now I have definately recovered from my birth trauma, but hope to have a very different birth this time. Good luck to all those recovering and healing and i hope your notes help you in that process. Mine certainly helped me understand. Its funny how you forget time frames and details too!

**Shellen** · 21-06-2010 22:02

OMG. I have having trouble dealing with the birth of my son. It was sudden and I was lied too through out the process. Knowing the truth might help.

AM · 26-06-2010 17:31

Originally Posted by Shellen

OMG. I have having trouble dealing with the birth of my son. It was sudden and I was lied too through out the process. Knowing the truth might help.

I'm really sorry for that. A lot of people do feel better knowing exactly what DID happen, it sounds as though you need to debrief. Is there a Birthtalks group near you? They are really helpful with this stuff, and also the Maternity Coalition.

**mummahoot** · 12-02-2012 16:43

hi there im currently in the process of recieving mine(hospitals stuffing me about) not sure which state you are from but i recieved mine free of charge just sent a letter to freedom of information officer at the hospiatl they have a 45 day response period and if not responded in that time need to contact you and discuss an appropriate time frame(eg. if you files been archived off site)
good luck :-D