How I NEARLY DI£D In A UK HOSPITAL,Giving Birth, due To Administrative Negligence|Newham Hospital 

ANY MOTHERS THAT ARE ABOUT TO GIVE BIRTH PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DON’T GO TO NEWHAM HOSPITAL. The reason I’m saying this is because I’ve got a story to tell aswell but it’s going to take me hours to type it down. I’ll try n keep it short and say that this beautiful women is sooo right I can feel your pain sis because something similar happened to me at the same time of covid in the same hospital and they didn’t let anyone stay with me I was all alone. So 2 days before I gave birth I broke my water and I had contractions but I tried to stay really strong and tell my self that don’t worry you can do it coz I know If I had gone to the hospital they would have sent me back. So a few hours later my contractions were getting intense n at a point I couldn’t take the pain any more so I went to the hospital on the same day my water broke but they sent me back saying “your going to have to have stronger contractions before we admit you as your not dilated” ok fair enough but then in pain the day went past and night came I took some paracetamol and tried to sleep. Next day early morning my contractions got to a point where I thought I was going to loose my life because I was in so much pain. I rushed to the hospital and I was told that in now 10cm dilated but they said there are no free labour rooms so you cannot deliver right now, I was alone young and my first time, I was literally like an awake dead body that is how much pain I was in but they sat me down and kept telling me to wait n wait however I was telling them I was 10cm dilated so please help me I was crying in pain but no one helped. Eventually after 10 hours of me dying and crying in pain they decided to take me up to the labour room by this time my tears dried out of crying for so many hours and I was numb with all that pain I wasn’t able to say a word. Knowing that at this time I had already broken my water for nearly 2 days now literally idk how without the amniotic fluid my baby survived in me for nearly 3 days because when I gave birth and my daughter came out she was dried up and no fluid came out me but It was a miracle that mine and my daughter’s life was saved by god. OMG i was dying in pain thinking I was going to die but the staff neglected me soo much I don’t know if they did this to other mums at the same time or not but I was giving birth @ 18 and a first time experience it’s was very scary, disappointing extremely disgusting staff behaviour, kissing their teeth if I said I was in pain or stomping their foot if I said the hospital was freezing and I was also given expired food while I was at the hospital. The doctor was so unprofessional and stupid although I was 10cm dilated for hours and hours but they still used a vacuum aswell as forceps and then eventually decided to do an episiotomy. For those who don’t know what an episiotomy is, it’s when they cut your vagina diagonally which was suppose to be such a medium cut so it’s easier to get the baby out but the doctor cut me like I was a piece of paper. When everything was done and thank god my daughter was born safely. Without my permission the doctor brought a trainee in the room and stared teaching her how to stitch up the episiotomy, here I was dying in so much pain wanting to see my baby and she took more than an hour to stitch me up sadly. Tbh all of the staff behaviour was rubbish and disgusting. Later I complained online to NHS but nothing was done about it n then I complained to my midwife and she said “oh you know how the staff up their is”. I’m sorry but wtf what do you mean“you know how the staff is” sadly no I don’t know how the staff is and I’m really not interested for any reason I should have not been neglected however I wanted a response after I complained which I didn’t get. These lot r playing with our lives experimenting on us.

currently in my first year studying midwifery and women are like you DRIVE my passion. THAT IS SO SICK and no women should have to go through that!!! especially with the high maternal death rate of our black women! I'm so so so so sorry you had to go through this. I Defiantly have to make a difference now! Also, congratulations on your bundle of joy

Awnnn…. This is so sad. Intuition is very important, you made a statement earlier about looking round and feeling like the place felt cold, that was a sign. Thanks for the reminder, I’ve been looking for a hospital in the new city I moved to and I’ve not been able to choose one yet because I’ve not seen that comfort that I’m longing for. Thank God you and your baby are safe, God is good

I am a mother of 4, ages 18 - 30. All natural vaginal deliveries, no complications, no stitches, nothing... Though in pain, I was able to leave the hospital in less than 24 hours, with all 4 of them. I'm telling you 🙌 I truly, truly, truly have God Himself, to thank for this. I cannot even begin to imagine what other women go through in childbirth. Thank God you and baby are well 🙏

This is exactly why im starting my midwifery degree women of colour get so easily neglected in this country im not having any of it when i start practicing i will make a difference by force, and too many people are in the field when they don’t have a passion or care for it! And its the women that suffer

What a strong mother 💖 nice to see a nice Nigerian RU-vidr 💖

SO SORRY YOU HAD TO GO THROUGH THAT. ...BUT THE ALMIGHTY GOD WAS WITH YOU! EMMANUEL! WHAT A SWEET NAME!

Oh boy… I’m so sorry for your experience. I heard the some horror stories about queens hospital in south London as well as my ambulance trip experience. I’m due in a few weeks and I’m thankfully with st Thomas which I’m very comfortable with so far. Praying for a safe journey. Happy you made it out alive and well. Thank you so much for your courage to raise awareness about these life altering situations. “To be forewarned is to be forearmed”. Blessings love ❤️

Newham hospital actually saved my life and I feel I owe them so so much

I'm so sorry you experienced this Traumatic situation those "Doctors" should be sued for there disgusting unprofessional negligence. Thank God You and Your baby are doing well💜

I was induced at 39 weeks with an emergency induction 1 week after the first COVID lockdown. I had my husband with me. During the induction on the ward and in the delivery suite. My husband was actually born at Newham Hospital funnily enough. We had our baby in Manchester. You should of had someone with you. This is why black women die so often in hospital. I feel so angry for you and every woman whose neglected!

Wow, this is a great experience, I don't want to say sad because you came out of it successfully and we thank God, but the fact that u had to go through this is scary and sad. You were definitely so strong 💪

After giving birth in the Uk and working with NHS I never understand how people choose to come here to give birth or for any medical reasons. I honestly think a certain cost needs to be in place or fund the NHS to reduce the pressure. After them missing a 23cm cyst in my belly while pregnant and the gynaecologist lying to me that draining it will help and go away after it was detected after giving birth , I know better. My husband was so worried he got health insurance.

And now this made me teary......*hugs* to a strong woman 💑💘...... The joy is that u n ur baby made it through all d odds!

So sorry you had to go through that, it’s really sad how they just dismiss and take people for guaranted, covid is just an excuse to cover their incompetence. You should have sued them for negligence and emotional distress they get away with a lot which is why they never learn!

Sad story ,but we thank God who did his wonders you were not alone❤

The good part is that you and your baby are alive. Congratulations

First,I'll say congratulations and thank God for you and your baby. I can totally relate with your experience, but i had mine in lagos. The nurses were in the labour room with us gisting away,this was my second baby and i told them i could feel pressure and felt like pushing but they totally ignored me. I begged them to come and check but they said they just checked me 5mins ago amd i should stop shouting. That was how i spread my legs on the bed and started pushing because my body couldn't hold it anymore. It was a cleaner that came into the room and passed by bed,she screamed that she could see my babys head and went to call the doctor. These nurses still sat there and did nothing. Thankfully the doctor delivered by baby safely. Do you know when it was time to go home,these witches asked my husband for money, when he told me he gave them money,i was so furious and told him what they did.

Had goosebumps all over listening to the story, I won't try to imagine what you went through. Loads of love and kisses from here

Exactly! I don’t like it when doctors take medical things for granted. I was spotting and the doctors and nurses were acting like it’s not a big deal since they see that from time to time. So sad

I’m so sorry!!!!! God bless you and your family thank you for sharing your story ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thank God for Life! God is faithful!🌿🌾

Glory be to God almighty for the lives of you and your baby. Im so sorry that you had to experience that. Your baby is beautiful and you are amazing.

After V-jay delivery, you landed into the theatre for the placenta to be out again! Oh no! You absolutely went through hell. I shouldn't just say the nurse was a God-sent because she was on duty and was expected to have been checking up on you from time to time but thanks to God she came in as at the time she showed up. Glad you're alive to share this story. Thank God it all ended in praise.

I feel so angry and Sad watching this💔just glad you and your baby made it♥️

What an awful experience.I’m sorry you went through this ❤️

Watching this makes me want to come into midwifery! Oh Boy!!!

My sister gave birth here. She also had a HORRIBLE experience. She now goes to Homerton. Im so sorry to hear about your experience. Newham hospital has failed on so many occasions for my friends and family. Please AVOID.

If you are been neglected by any NHS hospital you should file a PALs complaint and take it from there. I understand the pressure within the NHS but there is no excuse for negligence. Most times I find that most healthcare professionals have developed compassion fatigue.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I'm so glad you are okay now. This medical negligence is disgusting and the NHS seriously needs to keep checking and updating it's protocols. However, I do think people are way overreacting to avoid all hospitals and I know I cursed and I'm sorry but it IS ridiculous for anyone to say that. If it wasn't for hospitals, people would die. That's a fact. Giving birth is no different. Most UK hospitals have maternity wards and midwife led units. If you were high risk and gave birth at home unassisted, you would instantly regret it. So be careful what you wish for. This whole systemic racism honestly really baffles me because the NHS has policies on equality for all ethnicities. They are literally going against their own rules, and this is shocking.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Seriously you need to report the hospital 😢

Can you tell me why they didn’t give you epidural? Was this discussed before induction that you would like epidural? I don’t understand, did they put you on a drip without epidural?

So sorry you had to go through may god bless u ❤

Horrible experience you had.. Thank God protected you and kept you alive . NHS pls do better for pregnant 🤰 women pls

The problem is Black people don't help Black people as well in hospital...

I feel so emotional watching this video.... 😢😢 Is there a way of reporting this case and the staff that were on duty?

It is very risky delivering a baby in any UK hospital. They are all the same. I am talking from experience.

Thank you very much for sharing your story. I feel a lot of compassion and terror. Did they ever explain to you why they didn't give you epidural or anyone to check you more often?

Bro im literally getting induced in 2 days at Newham general hospital 😭😭😭

I have undergo dis twice in Nigeria hospital, induced without no help, minimum of 18 hrs pain and the more reason i don't vwant to have any baby again

It’s called racial disparities. It was because you was a woman of color. I am so upset and sorry that you went through this. I’m so glad you share the story.

IT'S WELL!

In my case I had some to talk to (hubby) and I lost the child. Same thing happened to me in Royal infirmary, I was crying tell my husband to take me out of this place. I was say alot

Out of interest were you having your antenatal checkups at Newham hospital or did you only go there to give birth?

Where was your husband while passing through these

This Pandemic really caused alot, Thank God you are alive to tell the story,that placenta thing also happened to Adaeze space.

The UK has a very big shortage of midwives

Why didn't you mention the name of that horrible hospital?

They gavee you someone else's pregnancy result! Like seriously 🙄 This pandemic has really done a lot of harm to people including my family here.

How can I avoid this??!

I think the title of the video is a little over dramatic (I struggled to understand how you nearly died). having and induction is very much more painful then not having one. You can only have paracetamol (or other pain meds) every so many hours and the hospitals are strict on it and lots of people go to the operating room to have the placenta removed. I do think so of what you are saying is partly your fault if you felt like you needed to push or if the contractions were getting stronger and closer together then you should of pushed the call bell for a nurse/midwife to come.

Every woman should try her best to avoid giving birth in the hospital

Name and shame such people and rate this hospital

Very very worst hospital in UK. I can't believe this place is called a hospital.