16 week midwife appointment

I had my 16 week midwife appointment when i was 18 weeks. I just felt like it was a waste of time, she checked my BP and that was it. Said she’ll next see me at around 24 weeks. We didn’t get to listen to the heartbeat or anything

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I’ve had 3 children, pregnant with my 4th and never listened to the heartbeat at a midwife appointment

I'm 16 weeks now and still not had my appointment through, despite chasing it up. Yet to meet my assigned midwife.

Im 16 weeks now, got my appointment tomorrow. Been struggling a bit with headaches 😩 so gunna bring that up tomorrow

Had my 16 week this week and my midwife said that they’ve stopped doing the heartbeat at 16 weeks as the baby is still so small so found it was causing more distress. so first time they’ll do it is 25 weeks x

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