under-staffed at matilda?

[bexterHK]

our obgyn just told us to think twice about delivering at matilda as they are chronically under-staffed. has anyone else heard about or experienced this?

 

[noella]

Were fine when I delivered in Feb!!

 

[bekyboo44]

No- planning to give birth at Matilda sometime in next three weeks and oby hasn't said anything.

He did mention something about a shortage of experienced nurses in HK, but said it hadn't affected the Matilda, although he did advice against using another private hospital on HK Island due to lack of experienced nurses.

 

[Kimmi]

If they are understaffed you would never have known it. When I had my bub there in May they attended to my every need. Always friendly and polite. They always tell you to use your buzzer for what ever you want. When you do buzz they get to you straight away. The care I got at Matilda was brillliant. They were so helpfull, informative and encouraging with everything especially breastfeeding. My stay there was a lovely experience.

 

[jools]

Hi,
I second Kimmi. I delivered in June for the second time at the Matilda. It was fantastic. Wonderful staff, helpful and very caring. I can't recommend the Matilda enough and if we're lucky enough to have another child I just hope we're still here so that it can be born at the Matilda.

Jools

 

[bexterHK]

thanks, everyone. can i ask, bekyboo44, which hospital your doctor suggested that you avoid?

 

[bekyboo44]

Have sent you pm- it's his personal opinion, so don't want to go creating negative reaction to somewhere I have no experience of!

 

[jaetee]

bekyboo44,
please please pm me the name as well - i am in the middle of deciding hospitals as well.
thanks.

 

[gidget]

Just got home from delivering at the Matilda, and had a very positive experience. As well as the mid wives / nurses being on call, you can call for an amah at any time for house keeping and food needs etc.

 

[shri]

All doctors tend to have their reasons for avoiding some hospitals and rarely tell you the real reason -- which is more than often personal.

Check with folks who have recently delivered and you'll get a more objective response.