Praise tots up for NHS

MUMS of babies born in the virus crisis are full of thanks for the unstinting heroism of NHS staff.

Lizzy Hughes was in labour for 36 hours and had three failed epidurals before giving birth to Isaac.

“But I was the centre of attention every minute, the constant eye contact was heart-melting,” said NHS research co-ordinator Lizzy, 25.

Engineer husband Mike added staff at Princess Anne hospital in Southampton should be awarded medals.

Claire

Mcintyre had

Vogue at Royal

Alexandra hospital, Paisley.

“My partner

Jo wasn’t allowed in till I was in active labour but I never felt alone,” said deputy head Claire, 37.

“The midwives constantly checked in on me, stopping for a little chat like we had known each other for years.”

Claire added that her parents self-isolated for 14 days before the birth so they could catch one glimpse of their first grandchild before they were all isolated again. Lynne Mcdermott, 42, had Caelan at Victoria hospital, Kirkcaldy, after her fourth round of IVF treatment.

“I was anxious as it was my fourth round but those nurses and midwives were phenomenal with their loving touch,” said weight loss consultant Lynne.

“I just wish everyone could feel how I do now when I hold my baby, knowing there is so much to be thankful for despite all this chaos.”

Mya Dadd was born at Royal Hallamshire hospital, Sheffield, after mum Claire was rushed in when she noticed her baby was not moving.

“I was hooked up to monitors showing her heart rate was fine,” said HR manager Claire, 29.

“I found out later my midwife had done two 12-hour shifts on the trot. I couldn’t have coped without her.”