Birmingham Womens Hospital
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Reviews (1113)
Can't knock them
September 12, 2022
Son had tongue tie, they said at the time he doesn't need it doing and then now he needs it done under general. They were brilliant though, I can't knock them, both times. Booked in for C-section and ended up having him early.
Hysteroscopy clinic
Gynaecology
September 3, 2022
I was referred for an abdominal ultrasound scan following 6 months of Post menopausal bleeding.
The scan revealed a thickened endrometrium so I was subsequently referred to hysteroscopy clinic. The appointment came promptly within 2 weeks. The reception and clinical staff were very friendly and explained why I was having a hysteroscopy and that I would feel some mild 'cramping' similar to period pain.
There was a Staff member talking to try to distract me which was at first helpful.
As the procedure progressed I experienced excruciating pain worse than the contractions.
I wasnt expecting the pain to be so severe that it resulted in me vomiting and passing out. I only later was informed that a biopsy had been attempted
After feeling the searing pain of the implements.
I do not personally hold staff accountable as they are following guidelines, however I cannot understand why such an invasive procedure is carried out without the offer of anaesthesia of any description. To take internal biopsies without the option.of any pain relief appears very harsh.
Many women may have experienced undisclosed childhood trauma or trauma whilst giving birth and undergoing a hysteroscopy/biopsy without anaesthetic is likely to cause harm and bring up distressing memories.
Patients should at the very least be told that the procedure will be very painful and have the full facts to make an informed choice.
The staff were very kind and I feel that my physical reaction wasn't typical but I do feel that we should be warned about the possibilities of a feeling severe pain and likelihood of passing out and other side effects and be offered pain relief. The biopsy was abandoned so I'm still no closer to discovering if there is a problem with the endometrium.
The scan revealed a thickened endrometrium so I was subsequently referred to hysteroscopy clinic. The appointment came promptly within 2 weeks. The reception and clinical staff were very friendly and explained why I was having a hysteroscopy and that I would feel some mild 'cramping' similar to period pain.
There was a Staff member talking to try to distract me which was at first helpful.
As the procedure progressed I experienced excruciating pain worse than the contractions.
I wasnt expecting the pain to be so severe that it resulted in me vomiting and passing out. I only later was informed that a biopsy had been attempted
After feeling the searing pain of the implements.
I do not personally hold staff accountable as they are following guidelines, however I cannot understand why such an invasive procedure is carried out without the offer of anaesthesia of any description. To take internal biopsies without the option.of any pain relief appears very harsh.
Many women may have experienced undisclosed childhood trauma or trauma whilst giving birth and undergoing a hysteroscopy/biopsy without anaesthetic is likely to cause harm and bring up distressing memories.
Patients should at the very least be told that the procedure will be very painful and have the full facts to make an informed choice.
The staff were very kind and I feel that my physical reaction wasn't typical but I do feel that we should be warned about the possibilities of a feeling severe pain and likelihood of passing out and other side effects and be offered pain relief. The biopsy was abandoned so I'm still no closer to discovering if there is a problem with the endometrium.
They’re been okay
September 2, 2022
It seems alright and its accessible. They’re been okay. After a bit of convincing they allowed to bring son with me.
Been very well looked after
September 2, 2022
Been very well looked after, been here for 2 weeks. Communicated well. Let me know about everything and steps. They explain everything. Girls are really good. I was a bit of everywhere, each bit was really good. transferred from Walsall as she was too young for Walsall.
Well communicated with
September 2, 2022
Has been good. Nearly 3 weeks my son has been here. Well communicated with. It was nice, gave birth here at women’s.
It’s been great
September 2, 2022
It’s been great, we went to Worcester from here but bought her back as soon as they could. They have done a wonderful job. Nearly a week here. But very happy.
Always there to help
Antenatal Clinic
September 2, 2022
Always there to help and make sure the patients are well attended.
Midwife was good
September 2, 2022
Midwife was good.
Great
September 2, 2022
Great, nurses have been nice to me. They looked after me well.
No long waits
September 2, 2022
Hospital good – No long waits.
