A while back there were a few threads started by people asking what the maternity services were like at Rotherham Hospital, so I just wanted to say I had my little boy there nearly 3 weeks ago, and wanted to say how fantastic they were. The staff were great. Everything about my stay was good. 2 midwifes delivered him, Lisa (a student midwife) and Mariam, and they were both fantastic, a big thank you to both of them. Because I had a forcep delivery a dr obviously was involved, a dr datta and she was also fantastic and she even came to see me the next day to explain what had happened and why things had gone the way they did, which I thought was really good.

Also a special thanks to the staff in the special care unit as he ended up back in hosp after a couple of days with Jaundice and the staff on there were also great, we were even allowed to stay over in parent accomodation, which I think was very good, as we didnt have to leave him.

Overall, although the birth had its complications and I wouldnt do it again, the staff at Rotherham, made it much more positive than it could have been.

Hi thanks for this, it's very reassuring. My daughter is due 11 July and will be registering to give birth at Rotherham when she sees the midwife on Thursday. She's just about to move to the S26 area. Is the maternity unit at the opposite end to the A&E?

Yes it is round the other side, it has its own entrance. B10 is the ward you move onto after delivery which is next to special care. Greenoaks is the annenatal bit where you go for scans etc.

sounds great! i am due to give birth there end of aug so is nice to hear good stories xx

I had my 1st in Jessops (the old one) and my 2nd in Rotherham, Rotherham was by far the better hospital. Good luck mums-to-be

Thank you put my mind at ease, I am due to give birth there is October. Hope all is going well with your new arrival now.