I was just leaving the house to drive my husband to work. And as I stepped out of doorway onto pathway I slipped (bad rain where we are). I fell, didn't drop my baby (14 weeks) but he did sort of swing diagonally across me. He didn't cry or seemed bothered other than not wanted to be sat down. Should I get him checked out? I've asked health visitor to call.
I've hurt my back, neck and hip. But not worried about me. Just worried I jolted him when he came across me.
My husband saw the whole thing and said I did a good job of keeping hold of him and not dropping him but I'm still so worried. He's asleep now so will monitor him. What does everyone think? Call docs/go to hospital or just keep an eye? Feel like the worst mum!
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I'd say if he doesn't seem bothered wait for the health visitor but if you're really worried then there isn't any harm getting him checked out x

I collapsed and hit a radiator carrying my baby, instinctively I wrapped my body around him so minus the shock he was fine, I was bruised beyond belief and it really hurt. Was more concerned about my son but he was happy babbling away and shouting at us. I’d wait for the hv but if he didn’t hit anything I wouldn’t worry :) do however take painkillers and look after yourself!

My mums a nurse (and mum of 6) and her advice is to ask yourself, if you didn’t know anything had happened would you notice anything was wrong (with the baby)? If the answers is no then the baby is likely fine! Really helped me with my anxiety over them. But always good to get checked out just incase