I’ve got my 20 week scan when I’m there can I ask for my matb1 or does it have to come from my midwife who I see in the surgery
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i think thats a thing the midwife sorts! it might be different some places but im sure it is definitely the midwife x

I'm not actually sure but I just had my 20 weeks and they didn't give me it. So I'm commenting to see the answers. Sorry I'm not much help x

I got mine at my 8 week booking appt

I think I’ll ask my midwife on my 20 week scan I’ll just have to ring them up and ask for it

Midwife sorts it for you. Should have had a meeting with her before your scan? They send it via email to u. Check junk/spam incase she has sent it to u but forgot to say. If you haven't met with your community midwife yet then ask to get booked in with her and she will send it over for u

It will vary by area but as long as your 20 weeks or over they should be able to give them at your scan, a consultant appt or the midwife.
I was 19+6 at my scan so have to wait until my consultant appt to get it.

My community midwife gave it to me at my 24-week appointment with my first child, so I think it’ll be the same in this pregnancy. I also think it’s usually given during the 24-week GP (community midwife) appointment x

Definitely the midwife x

I didnt get one at my scan, or the midwife appointment the same week..not due to see her again until 26 weeks, so will need to ring her for it I need it my 25 weeks to sort mat pay

I was told I wouldn’t be getting my until the 25 week midwife appt, I had my 20 week scan last week but no midwife or consultant was present just the sonographer

I had the midwife triage team sort it out for me. They only do this in person. I had to go in and request it as I forgot to check at 20 weeks scan.

At my 15w app my community midwife told me I'd be getting it at my 20w scan - still a week to go for me - though will differ by area. No harm asking at the scan!
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