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Original feedback for

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


Interpreter at times

With no English the new mum needed her birthing partner. A interpreter was provided at certain times, but with the midwife popping in and out for a quick check, we did not know what was happening. They could have taken a little time to use certain words in her language. Such as 'examine you.' 'blood pressure' 'general checks' 'it is all good.' some simple basic phrases written down perhaps would help. as it was Covid they would not let partner in. Having the partner there would have helped staff more than hinder and they had a negative test, so it seems silly at a crucial time in difficult situation they did not allow it.