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I’m currently pregnant and have a 3 and a half year old. Has anyone had to take their child to a midwife appointment because they had no one to look after them? I know they can’t come to the scans

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Check the policy at your office but I have brought my two year old to mine! We bring snacks, the stroller, a few books and so far it’s been fine

Pretty much all my midwife appointments I brought my 1.5yo. They didn't care. I would bring snacks and toys to keep him entertained

Depends on the midwife. My midwives were very cool and I've often seen children in their office while their moms were having their exams.

You can bring your children, we see them all the time. Not a problem at all

Just check with your midwife. The only midwife appointments that I could take my daughter to was the ones held at the family hub rather than the hospital x

Yes I took my toddler to all my midwife appointments

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