Postpartum 'check'

That GP sounds like an asshole sorry to say. I’m sorry you went through that. I would call your surgery again and ask for another check up with another doctor. I think in general the care we get post partum is quite poor compared to what we have in pregnancy and for baby in the early days but after what you went through in delivery and the comment about the feeding is just unacceptable in my opinion. I hope you get some better support soon.

That’s outrageous. I would get in touch with your health visitor and ask them for support, or call the doctors surgery and make a complaint. You definitely should have had your bloods checked as you lost so much blood and the comment about you not breastfeeding is not okay! The important thing is that your baby is being fed!

Wow!! What an asshole he was to you!!
You’d think they’d organise a female doctor to do the postpartum checks. There’s loads that needs talking about (I won’t list as they could be triggers)

If this happened to me, I’d 100% be writing a letter of complaint to the doctors surgery. I’d also be letting the local newspaper know too!
How dare he! Ugh I’m so mad for you.
I hope you and baby are doing well and although you’ve been let down by your gp, there’s other help out there for new mums.
Don’t let this one idiot get you down 😘

I'd 100% change doctors! Perhaps look for a well reviewed female doctor who will be more attentive to your health. Please book another appointment, it doesn't sound like you were checked over enough for what you should have after such a traumatic birth

Complain about the gp so noone else has to go through that

What an a hole

Hope you're ok 💜

Seriously screw them... see another dr.

I just want to say the biggest thank you to you all for your kind comments and support. Getting this app was the best decision. You are all amazing and have made me feel 100 times better. Thank you all ❤❤❤❤

Mine was a joke... I had a c section too and I was in there all of 2 mins, the conversation went...
"you had an emergency caesarean didn't you"
"yeah I did"
"any issues?"
"Yeah, I've been having a fluid leaking from my scar"
"it's normal, dont worry about it, do you need a prescription for the pill?" "Yeah please"
"there you go, ring your midwife if you have any issues"

....turns out it wasnt normal btw, one of my internal layers of stitches was infected, I ended up with a fever and on 3 rounds of antibiotics which also meant I had to stop breastfeeding. Really pissed me off. (Not the breastfeeding part, I was secretly thankful about that bit because it hurt like a bitch! 😂❤)

I was refused mine back in June due to covid. Still haven’t been assessed.

The post partum ‘check up’ we all have is an utter joke. I had an equally terrible experience with my eldest - She barely glanced at my c section scar, ran through a checklist in a bored voice, and (as I had tried and failed at breastfeeding after an emergency c section) asked if my son was breastfed and when I said no she sighed, looked at me over her glasses and said ‘well did you even try?’. I have refused to see this specific doctor since.
Sorry you’ve had such a tough time (sending hugs ❤️).

None of that is ok. I’m so sorry you experienced that. 1000% get a new doctor and go get checked again so you know where you’re at health wise. You are NOT a coward for bottle feeding, you’re an amazing mama doing what’s best for YOU AND YOUR BABY, the end. Never let some ass hole, doctor or not, speak to you that way!! Stay strong, mama! You’re doing great.

Oh no, I feel so sad reading this. 🥺
Please don’t let this shoddy GP make you feel bad. If you’d find it cathartic it may be worth writing a couple of lines about your experience and emailing it to your surgery.
If you do require support, maybe call your Health Visiting team.
I’m so sorry you’ve been treated in this way. ☹️

Absolutely complain and even more importantly get a second opinion from someone who is going to do their job properly! Good luck