Unable to have epidural
When I went in to have my baby I was unable to have an epidural as there was no anaesthetist available to do it. The labour ward was very good, very supportive and caring but when I moved to the ward after having my baby it wasn't so good. I had to change my own bedding as they didn't repsond to the call bell and in the end I just did it with help from my husband. The breastfeeding support however, was good and they gave good advice about co sleeping. Staff individually were very good but getting someone to repsond to the call bell was very difficult. One member of staff did say to me "I do have lots of other things to do" which I completely understand but I needed help too.