Hi

I had my 1st baby last year at Osborne Park Hospital and had a terrible experience...I was left in the observation area with only a curtain between me and who else ever came in for over 20hrs while going through contractions as the birthing suites were all being used and just got into the birthing suite about an hour before I delivered. As I never wanted pain relief they said there was nothing they could do and I could go home when ever I liked if I did not like it. After giving birth I had to leave the birthing suite about an hour after but was allowed to have a shower there then I was stuck in a ward with 4 other people, my bed was behind the door so everytime people walked past the curtain was pulled and the lady in the bed next to me was the loudest person i have ever come across. I went home the next day as it was all just to much to deal with, my babies crib kept being bumped by the lady next to me as she kept pushing chairs through to my area to make more space for herself. I must say it was not all bad...the midwife who delivered my baby was lovely and a great help, just wish I she had came on shift alot sooner!!
I'm expecting my second baby 13th Dec and dont want to have to go through that again. Does anyone know of anywhere where you can have your own room once you start having your contractions and stay in there until you are ready to go home. I am a public patient but would be willing to pay especially if you can get a rebate with medicare.

Thanks
Sus