A Nottingham mum has compared the birth of her son at a Yorkshire maternity unit to a horror film, saying they were both 'very lucky to survive'. Jessica Rastall, originally from Sheffield, gave birth to her son Charlie at the Jessop Wing at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals 10 years ago.
She claims the treatment she received has left her with " a non-existent pelvic floor muscle" and she now requires surgery to stop "embarrassing" episodes of wetting herself every day. Jessica was one of five mums who spoke to Yorkshire Live, sharing stories of failings by the hospital trust which recently received an 'inadequate' rating for its maternity department by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Her son Charlie was born on February 29, but her plans for an uplifting story with the national media about him being one of the first 2012 Leap Year babies were quickly shelved after her distressing labour. Jessica claims the third midwife who looked after her on the Jessop Wing "didn't listen" and it was only when a fourth midwife arrived shortly before midnight that the extent of her condition was recognised.
