Self referral - Badger Notes

I recently found out I’m expecting my second so did a self referral in order to have a midwife and sort out the booking appointment. I made the referral on the 3rd April so taking out the days for Easter, it has now been 8 working days since making it.

How quickly or slowly did you guys get the first contact from the midwife team?

This is completely different from when I had my first as I just phoned up and got a call back from them within 24 hours.

Having to go incognito as no one knows I’m pregnant yet.

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This can be really normal depending on how busy they are. With my first baby I waited 3 or 4 weeks for an appointment/ to hear back with my second they told me the same day x

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i filled a form online, but i this it also depends on your local hospital. in any case they won't bother contact you until your 11th week as for my experience

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It can take several weeks in some areas

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