Thankyou

Hi all Looking for some advice The midwife when I gave birth was INCREDIBLE. 💖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!
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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.

I gave my midwife a thank you card and placed a gift card to a coffee shop inside of it since they drink coffee to help with long hours. The gift card worth $25 because I wanted it to be about the gesture not the money

I did a feedback form for my midwife then I also gifted her some chocolates

Maybe call the ward where you gave birth and ask the clerk how you can arrange this? Or could your community midwife help? Presents wise, I’ve done a little hamper before of things like biscuits, hand cream, drink sachets, chocolate/savoury snacks. Then she can either have that if she’s allowed or share with colleagues if she isn’t allowed to keep it. I’ve also done donations to charities before if gifts weren’t allowed

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