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Original feedback for

West Suffolk Hospital


Great to be involved throughout.

My wife was admitted for inducement of our first baby. Due to her anxiety and mental health I was able to remain in hospital with her throughout, in the days before eventually having C-Section, and afterwards with our new baby. I felt it was extremely beneficial for her to have my support, and also that it was able to ease the work of staff. We hope to be able to do the same again with our next child, and perhaps with a more official policy on partners being able to stay.