1 /5 Risha London: 15 months after giving birth and I’m just now mentally where I can speak about my experience here. You hear all the time about how this is the “best” hospital and how you will receive “exceptional” care and I will be the first to say that it just was not my experience. I can’t speak for all departments but the OB/Postpartum Dept was horrible. I had 2-3 nurses at the most who went above and beyond, and I wish I knew their names but may God BLESS THEM! I felt as if I had no control over my birthing experience. They pushed for a c-section without “in my opinion” Exhausting all options! It was the worst ever and I still grieve the experience I wish I’d had for my firstborn. most of the nurses were all young and completely incompetent of proper patient care. I had one to deny me narcotic pain meds and offered me TYLENOL, after being 2 days post op cesarean.They sent me home with something stronger than Tylenol so I still do not understand the issue! It was time for my next dose , so why are you withholding it from ME?! I had to beg for a breastfeeding Consultation and even when she came she was not helpful at all. My fiancé and I had to figure out how most of the equipment worked. I never seen the licensed Physician, it was always the RESIDENTS! As a nurse I feel like it’s okay for residents to round but for me to never see the Dr. is insane! Once discharged we basically seen ourselves out. Transportation came and we made the best of that as we could. Even the transporter said that some nurses will come down to ensure a smooth transition. That just shows how much they cared for me. I’m not a difficult patient but I will stand up for what’s right and advocate for myself. I will not allow you to handle me any kind of way. Words will not suffice the traumatic experience that my fiancé and I endured while being here. The only thing that I am thankful for is that my baby arrived safely! I’m sure the countless prayers that I made while there is the reason for that . I think about this EveryDAY. Hopefully now that I’ve vented my frustration , this is the first step to moving on!
