Thankyou
Hi all
Looking for some advice
The midwife when I gave birth was INCREDIBLE. đź’–Like I know lots of them are, but I feel like she was a huge part of me being able to have the natural birth I dreamed of (despite a difficult ride) and nuts a gift from the universe. She went above and beyond with us in that room.
I have this huge desire to share with her how amazing she is, and most importantly to thank her. And I’m a bit gutted I didnt do this more after birth - but you know… baby was on my chest and I was just euphoric, plus getting stitched and it was shift changeover too.
I for sure plan to write her a letter. I work in a related field and know how much these words can mean in thankless jobs.
But beyond that.. I’m overthinking.
- I’m not sure on hospital policy on gifts.
- I’m not sure how much is too much or how small is too small. I’d be prepared to put some money behind something special but I know professionals in the UK have to be careful/declare gifts especially if expensive and don’t want to cause her hassle.
- Flowers? Are they too standard? Are they allowed on the wards?
- LO is 8 weeks now, and I’m worried I’ve left it too long for her to even remember us. Which is fine, but just on my mind.
- And I’d really love to see her in person to hand it over and give her a hug, let her see baby BUT I don’t know if this is possible? if I post/drop off how do I ensure she got it?
- Who would I contact to set this up? PALS? The ward? I’d absolutely work around them.
Has anyone done anything similar?
Chocs/treats for the rest of the staff are a given.
And yes, I’m sure it will be a bit cathartic/healing for me too 🥹
Thoughts?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Do they have feedback forms? My midwife told me to put one in as things happened that shouldn't have and a review is currently happening into it. But you can also put in a compliment which I did add at the end of mine instead of putting 2 in, you can likely request to be able to come in and see her.