Chosen hospital

I was told at my first midwife appointment that I can choose what hospital I would like to have my baby at explaining I wanted Broomfield. Now at 29 weeks I’ve asked about having my baby at Broomfield hospital in Chelmsford where I had my first. But have been declined and will have to have my baby at Colchester where I live. The childcare we have for my first for when I give birth is in Chelmsford and we need to drop him off. I really do not want to have my baby at Colchester and I’m at a loose end of where to find help on what to do. I’ve had a different midwife at all of my appointments so far and just feel as though I’m not getting the support and help that I need. If anyone knows of what to do or where to ask for help that would be much appreciated, it’s causing me lots of anxiety & stress 😣

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Are they in the same NHS trust? You might be best posting in a local group and seeing if other mums have done the same.

But essentially you can just turn up and give birth, they can't turn you away 😆 if you've got paper notes that's even better, you can take them with you. If you're electronic notes then you can ask for them to be shared now, and again nearer the time.

It’s no problem to me having my appointments at the chosen hospital. Do you know how I can do this, I did a self referral and that’s when it got declined! Really appreciate your help x

Thankyou so much x

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