"Disrespectful midwife"

I had a caesarean recently. This is my second child but first time experiencing a caesarean. I lost alot of blood and had a few complications. Once I was on the ward I had a midwife that I felt was extremely cruel and plain mean. I recall they made me feel like me and my new baby were scum. The only time I called the nurse was for pain relief and another to change my baby’s nappy as I could not get out of bed. When I asked the midwife to change the nappy, I felt they angrily asked where my wipes and nappies were, it was like I ruined their day. My baby was very unsettled and the midwife made a comment that my baby was just starving. At this point I started to cry. My nipples were sore and cracked and I had been trying to get my milk in for 3 hours straight. I was trying my hardest. I asked if we could give my baby a little formula. I recall the midwife replied seemingly angrily yet again and asked what did I do with my first born!?

I felt the midwife was rough with needles and rough with changing my dressing. Based on my experience, I feel they should not work in a area where women already feel stressed and vulnerable.

I have never felt disrespected like this ever. I don't need an apology but I don't want another new mum to experience what I did. Apart from that seemingly horrid staff member, every other midwife on the ward was just magic and the most caring. A special shout out to Nina, Deb and the Boodjari Yorgas team who made me feel extremely loved and cared for :)