6 weeks postnatal check up
Anyone else a little bit disappointed with how the 6 weeks check up went ?
I had mine yesterday and my dr literally asked me “are you okay”, “will you be taking any contraceptives” and “have you started your period yet” concerning me. Didn’t ask to see my stitches, was very rushed, when I would say anything she would just sort of shut me off before I could finish what I was saying. I would have expected there to be a more check to see how I was doing, ask to check stitches, even give leaflets of information if needed. Didn’t even say if I was now able to have sex ect. Didn’t even ask if I had any questions for her, it was just like as if she was running late for the next person. I know it might seem like I’m moaning about nothing but I’m also thinking of other mums and how this could of felt for others to with the sense of not everyone will say if there not okay and would think that follow up information on postnatal care would also be there
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I had the exact same experience - I came away from that feeling very unsure/ deflated. Thankfully I text my midwife and she came to my house 2 weeks after having my baby and my stitches were pretty much healed xx
You’re entitled to more than that. Ask for another appt and if they ask why, say you felt your first one was not to standard and you’d like your stitches checked. If they say it’ll be a wait for an appt say you think they’re infected, that’ll get you an urgent appt.
Consider putting a complaint in also.
I'm sorry you've had that experience, it sounds disappointing and frustrating. You can put in some feedback or a complaint if you feel it's necessary.
On the topic of sex though, the NHS don't advise there is a specific amount of time to wait now. They just say it's whenever you feel ready.
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Anyone else a little bit disappointed with how the 6 weeks check up went ?
I had mine yesterday and my dr literally asked me “are you okay”, “will you be taking any contraceptives” and “have you started your period yet” concerning me. Didn’t ask to see my stitches, was very rushed, when I would say anything she would just sort of shut me off before I could finish what I was saying. I would have expected there to be a more check to see how I was doing, ask to check stitches, even give leaflets of information if needed. Didn’t even say if I was now able to have sex ect. Didn’t even ask if I had any questions for her, it was just like as if she was running late for the next person. I know it might seem like I’m moaning about nothing but I’m also thinking of other mums and how this could of felt for others to with the sense of not everyone will say if there not okay and would think that follow up information on postnatal care would also be there
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