"I delivered my daughter 3 weeks ago in Rotunda hospital. I was sceptical after reading reviews and hearing what people say. But to be honest all maternity hospitals in Dublin have the same reviews rate.
I can tell now that I made the right decision by choosing Rotunda hospital.
I had a fantastic experience.
I was not a private patient. It was a public service.
Doctors, nurses, and midwives are amazing there. Big, big thank you for their work.
All of them are very caring, attentive, and kind. I agree with the previous review, some patients just abuse the staff, wanting to be taken care just for them 24-7. Nurses has a lot of patients to look after, they are not personal servants.
I had complications during delivery, doctors acted very fast and did a great job by taking everything under control.
Next day doctor came to check up on me, making sure I feel OK.
Once again Big Thank you to all of the staff of Rotunda hospital."

Katia Ko

"Thank you to the staff at the Rotunda Hospital for their professional care and kindness during my very recent stay at the hospital. I cannot express adequately my gratitude to everyone I encountered during my 5 night stay while I had, and recovered from surgery. From my initial contact with Admissions, care and professiionalism from my Consultant and her Theatre team, and the many nurses throughout the Gynae Wards, the catering and service staff and the student midwives from RCSI, every single interaction was pleasant, professional and I felt treated with the utmost kindness and care. Without doubt nurses do not choose a career, they choose a vocation. I will always remember and be grateful for this experience."

Grainne Nolan

"I was with Rotunda private clinics as FTM and here is my honest review:

1. Private consultant - great, she was absolutely lovely and reassuring throughout the pregnancy but you only get few minutes of their time so use it wisely. And obviously you’re shedding quite a bit of money based on who you choose.

!! Imp thing to note is you don’t necessarily get a private room, they clearly have their priority list, based on all information I have from my friends, c-sections (elective as well as otherwise) are given a priority over vaginal births, which I found extremely offensive as that means they’re incentivising c-sections for private patients. !!

Private clinics reception not so good, it’s very difficult to get through the phone lines and they never return your voicemails.

2. Labour ward - my birth plan wasn’t followed much. While I am grateful for them reacting within minutes of a complication, they do tend to intervene a lot and something as simple as delayed cord clamping was not followed per my wishes to wait for 2-3 minutes. Labour suit is nice and midwifes were competent.

3. Postnatal ward -
Here is where huge improvement is required. It’s very crammed & overcrowded. There is barely space to stand beside your bed. I have seen coombe’s semi private ward and it’s much nicer with latest amenities. Some of the midwives and nurses were extremely helpful, whilst some old timers were rude, especially for a FTM who doesn’t know a lot. Help from midwife is definitely luck based but during night shift they’re understaffed when you’d likely need most support.

4. Parking - always a nightmare! They really need to open campus parking for patients, there are often plenty empty spaces inside.

5. Food - yes, this was great. No complaints here but you only get limited portions and might be very hungry still so pack your own snacks.

6. Antenatal classes - these were good & helpful, online as well as in person. Only suggestion is to add more practical information for hospital stay including baby’s first couple nights which can be very challenging time.

7. Lactation, ER, Uro & physio department - very helpful. They do follow ups and I truly felt cared for by these departments during my postnatal complications."

Piyusha Saboo