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Original feedback for

Ipswich Hospital (Part of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust)


Access to antenatal classes

We have tried to access the Antenatal and Hypnobirthing but the message said *due to covid classes are not running.' This was very disappointing. This was via the ESNEFT website. We ended up paying for the NCT classes which we can afford, but many would not be able to do that. I had one miscarriage, and had no support before I was 12 weeks pregnant again. This for me was the most anxious time when I needed some reassurance, as this is the time that you have little movement and no real sign there is a baby there. The midwife at Ivry street is amazing.