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Midwife experience

I had my first booking appointment with a midwife at Whipps Cross last week, and she turned out to be worryingly incompetent. Any views of that hospital?

Just looking for advice to see which one I should go for? Would love to hear how people have got on with each one etc, and cheapest pharmacies to buy from (UK based). I've lost 3 stone without it this last year but struggling with food noise which has dominated my life for as long as I can remember. Looking to lose another 3 stone just weighing up all options! Thankyou

Faint line

Can you see a faint line or my eyes playing tricks on me

Embarrassed

Hello moms. Im so embarrassed but I feel like im failing right now. My youngest kiddo has to have tonsil and adnoid surgery( special diet for at least 2 weeks) and my birthday came and went. I recently found out I have diabetes, neuropathy and rheumatoid arthritis. Im working and going to school, Ive been to the food banks i could get to. I don't really have any mom friends or anyone close. Also would anyone know of any back to school things for school supplies etc in need for 5 kiddos. Been dealing with alot of medical stuff just trying to figure things out. Thank you and have a great day.. Idk I guess I could use friends someone to talk to thanks and have a great night

Gestational diabetes

Hi! Recently got diagnosed & I’m dying for good snacks ideas both sweet and savory that actually taste good!

PhD students

Anyone pregnant and doing their PhD or had their baby during their PhD? Could use some words of wisdom and encouragement! Working in the lab is becoming more difficult and I am STRESSED!

Chasing up booking appointment

Heyyy I’m thinking about trying to ring to chase up my booking appointment but have no idea who I need to get into contact with. I did my self referral to county hospital stafford if that’s any help

3months old nd pregnant again

Hey everyone so I have a 15 week old on Wednesday nd on Saturday I took a clear blue test nd it says 3+ so I have called to start the process again of pregnancy stuff this is all out of the blue again any advice will be greatful 🥰

Would you be upset: no midwives showed up for their appointments and no one was told

I was supposed to have my 34 week appointment today where my anemia was going to be checked and she was going to follow up on my VBAC consultation that I been trying to get. I got to the GP and another expectant Mum advised me that no midwives have shown up and she had been waiting since 9:30 (it was 10:15) and the GP didn't know what was going on. So, we both rang maternity and it turns out that the midwife clinic was cancelled today (no illnesses or anything)... However, no one was told. I am a bit upset because I have concerns at the moment and have been waiting a few weeks to get a VBAC appointment. Just wondering if anyone else would be a bit upset at this, after travelling there especially if you are in a lot of pain? They said they can only apologize (which is true not their fault) and try to rebook as soon as they can.

What put you into labor?

I want to hear all the stories! With my son I did yoga and was dancing while reorganizing my closet when my water broke. I am getting closer to my due date now and i am curious what worked or didn't work for other moms.

Changing Address with GP

Have been with the same GP since I was born but since finding out I’m pregnant I know I’ll need to tell them I’ve moved for midwife appointments. Are they likely to kick me out if I’m no longer in their catchment area (in another town 10 mins away but still under the same NHS trust) or will they let me stay with them since I’m now pregnant and they’ve been my GP since birth?😅🤞🏼

Faint line?

Does this look like a very faint or more like an evap?

Could this be it?

11dpo and 10dpo in the comments

Midwives just showing up at door

Hi all,

I've just gave birth 10 days ago and had my day 5 appointment to take off my dressing. My baby also got weighed at this appointment and had lost 8grams. Guidance states that if it's more than 8 to 10% then they write up a plan to help with weight. I was supposed to go back for anotjer weigh in but this wasn't mandatory. Anyway today someone showed up at my door to do a weigh in. No phone call or morning before hand. Is this the norm where midwives just randomly show up?

Telling family im pregnant with 2nd

How did everyone tell their family that they are pregnant? I just dont know how or what to do lol

Traveling by plane

Hello! I’m currently 29 weeks and on week 32 I have a trip to Italy, the airline has a document that must be filled by a doctor or a midwife (fit to fly) but when I asked the midwife she told me she was not allowed to do that and yesterday that I called the GP they told me that they won’t sign it for me!!😭 Help! Who do I have to ask for the signature then?

Gestational Diabetes

I took the 3 hour glucose test today and come out as having gestational diabetes. I haven’t stopped crying because I’m so stressed out now and I’m a smaller person to begin with so they were already watching me for potentially having a bigger baby and now I’m convinced I’ll be induced early and be way more likely to have to have a c section which I really really don’t want. I’ve only heard horror stories about getting induced early. Does anyone have any positive stories or advice?

Hypothyroidism

I had a blood test earlier in the week and have just had a call from GP saying my bloods showed I have hypothyroidism and now I'm freaking out. GP wasnt very knowledgeable about it and is going to do some research and call me back next week. I've just googled it and if you have it during pregnancy it can affect the baby's brain deleveopment and now I'm freaking out 😭 Is anyone else in a similar situation ?!

First midwife appointment

Hiya, I was just wondering when everyone got their first midwife appointment?
I'm nearly 8 weeks and heard nothing from anyone

I'm originally from Liverpool and there you're usually seen for bloodtests ect between 8-9 weeks

I spoke to my gp they said I wont hear anything until 12 weeks but all my mum friends back home said thats weird so wasn't sure what's normal these ways?

FTM so on edge 💕

Hey!

How long are we all waiting for our booking appointment, I’ve been told my self referral online form won’t be screened until 7 weeks and then my booking appointment will be when I’m 10 weeks, I don’t remember it taking so long to hear from a midwife when I had my son 4 years ago