Grateful to UHWI staff for care

THE EDITOR, Sir:

EARLY SUNDAY morning, at 2:02, my first child was born at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). Despite it being a long, harrowing labour, it occurred without complication and I was soon transferred to the post-partum ward to, hopefully, be released in short order.

The UHWI, although not my preferred choice and a place of significant controversy in recent years, was the hospital most recommended by my family doctor, family and friends for delivery. I was told that it was the hospital best equipped to handle any issues I or my child could potentially face. Therefore, with hesitation, I conceded and indeed it proved a positive experience.

One of the benefits of having your baby at UHWI is the access to the domiciliary services, where an experienced midwife, in my case, a knowledgeable, friendly and caring Nurse O’Sullivan, alongside two student midwives, visit your home and examine you and your child for the next six weeks. There were other issues with jaundice and an infection.

It is, therefore, with my deepest appreciation that I thank the UHWI staff, Dr Natalie Medley-Singh and Dr Kiri Bridgewater (obstetricians) and the nurses and midwives in the labour and postnatal ward. In particular, I would like to thank Dr Gentles, Dr Lewis-Mitchell, Dr Ainsworth, Dr Wisheart, Dr Witter, Dr Trotman, Dr Thame, Dr Walker, Nurse Nelson, Nurse Edmondson, Nurse Ramsay and the rest of the team for caring for my little one.

GRATEFUL MOTHER OF A FIRSTBORN