Midwife issues

Hey girlies, I’m 22 weeks and I’ve met my ‘actual’ midwife once when I was 8 weeks.

Whenever ive text her, she takes like 4/5 days to reply- literally everytime! I know she has other patients of course and she has made me aware that her days are very busy as she was meant to call me one afternoon at 1pm (my work break) but actually called me at 5pm.

She doesn’t ask how im feeling or how baby is, nothing about my journey with her so far has felt personal or like she actually cares? I know it’s her job but as a FTM it would be nice to feel a bit more supported I guess?

I had a midwife appt at my drs a few weeks back and it was a different midwife, the experience was the same so I don’t know if this is just a midwife thing? Although my friends have had different/great experiences themselves.

For reference, I’m based in the UK and know the midwives are overworked in the NHS, so I don’t expect miracles.. just a bit more personalised care?

Am I mad????

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