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Original feedback for

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


Disappointing antenatal experience

It was my first antenatal appointment at the hospital and it was very disappointing. After seeing a lovely and friendly health care assistant for the basic checks I then saw the doctor who obviously didn't want to spend much time with me. I was quickly told that I would be scanned regularly towards the end of the pregnancy but given very little explanation, I was then told I would be induced at a certain point, it was all very 'this is what will be happening' and little discussion or choice was involved. It was such a difference to meeting my midwife for the first time. There was no warmth or friendliness which was a shame and I hope it was only due to the clinic being so busy.