Phoning MAU

Does anyone else feel bad phoning midwife assessment unit, phoned up for reduced movements and I just feel bad like I’m wasting their time and then I’m worried when I get there they are going to be annoyed at me!

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I feel exactly the same but whenever I've seen them for routine appointments they've reiterated the importance of getting in touch for reduced movement or any other concerns. So I think it's just the British in us, I don't think they mind at all. They'd prefer it to us not getting in touch and then worst case scenario happening.

I did at first but they are there for that reason and it’s better to be safe then sorry! Luckily everything was okay with me but if I didn’t get checked I wouldn’t of known and if something was wrong you want to act fast

Whenever I’ve gone for reduced movements or anything else actually they’ve always said they’d rather you get checked if you have concerns x

I always feel bad especially when it’s busy but the other day I was going to leave it but I’m glad I didn’t cause I ended up being admitted as they were worried about my blood pressure and her heart rate

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