The North Shore Hospital
Auckland New Zealand
I'm sorry about the size difference in the photos, it isn't Freudian! We had to take Lucy to The Rosie yesterday, it was a simple assessment. It was the first time we had been back there since we walked out with Millie for the first time 5 years ago. I have very happy memories of that place and the work they do there is second to none. That said for the birth of the twins in New Zealand we were at the North Shore hospital, I don't think we could have been in a better place.
I'm sorry about the size difference in the photos, it isn't Freudian! We had to take Lucy to The Rosie yesterday, it was a simple assessment. It was the first time we had been back there since we walked out with Millie for the first time 5 years ago. I have very happy memories of that place and the work they do there is second to none. That said for the birth of the twins in New Zealand we were at the North Shore hospital, I don't think we could have been in a better place. We had a private consultant for less than you'd pay in money lost waiting and car parking at the Rosie. We knew and had the same midwife throughout. We could have had the same person doing the scans at every appointment! In NZ you can even interview the midwife until you get one you like!
The other thing is about sheer weight of numbers, although they staffing levels may be stretched in NZ as much as the UK in general the number of people at the hospital is likely to be far less. That would be most noticeable in London but there is a difference.
THe food options are very limited in New Zealand, the Rosie has a food hall with plenty of choice, although here again weight of numbers does make a difference.
All in All both are wonderful, the system worked better for us in New Zealand. The care was fantastic in both places. We have 3 fantastic children and I am grateful to both units for their dedication, kindness and professionalism.
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