I was moved from the antenatal ward to the delivery suite as the baby’s heart rate was dropping. When moved to the delivery suite, I was handed to Tracey, which I would say was from God’s hand. Tracey managed to put a pain free cannula, by this itself she gained my full confidence. She was patient, listening to my concerns, and monitoring me and the baby with utmost care. She read my history, medical conditions, and medications. Whenever there was a doctor/consultant in our room, she explained every detail with nothing missing. I was amazed at how quickly she studied my case, as in between, she was performing other duties like giving me IVs, monitoring my contractions, baby heartbeat, BP, etc. 

The plan was for an emergency C-Section as the baby was in distress. Tracey was doing every step in a calm way, which helped me stay calm even during contractions. The planned surgery was at 11 pm, but my contractions were getting worse. All I could say to Tracey was that I was feeling something beneath. That’s when the whole team was informed, and Tracey led the huddle, putting my interests first. She quickly requested for the Consultant’s few minutes to examine me. 

On examination she noticed 5cm dilated and that my water had broken. Suddenly heartbeat could not be detected. She quickly initiated my transfer to theatre, where the team was preparing for C-section. By then, the baby was coming out. I could hear the midwife saying, ‘N, push hard,’ and felt one of the midwives helping the baby out. 

That moment I thanked Tracey and the whole team of midwives and the consultant, everyone. A big salute to the whole Luton Maternity team, including the delivery suite, antenatal and postnatal. Last year, we had a similar experience with our second baby – they have always excelled in their care for all mothers and babies.