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How do I get a copy of my labour notes?

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naturalblonde · 11/04/2008 23:08

Was never given or shown them after having dd, now am preg with db2 am interested to see what actually happened in labour as i don't really remember much.

Would my gp have them or do i need to ask at the hospital?

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chocolatespiders · 11/04/2008 23:10

need to write to hospital they sometimes charge for them

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Ambi · 11/04/2008 23:10

Don't know for sure, but I thought the hospital keeps them. You're brave, wouldn't contemplate reading mine, the graphic detail and bringing it all back.

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mazzystar · 11/04/2008 23:12

Ask your community midwife. Round have to write to the Head of Midwifery at the hospital where you gave birth. They can charge you up to about £15 I think for photocopying - - they can always return it if they don't want to charge you - but it can take quite a few weeks to get them.

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mazzystar · 11/04/2008 23:15

Also if you are going to have a hospital birth, they are likely to have them to hand when you go for your booking appointment - I asked to have a look at them at that point and they were happy for me to do that. It wa a bit like reading my school report, especially the bit where it said "patient very stroppy"....

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Klaw · 11/04/2008 23:20

I've got copies of both of mine!

Call your hospital, ask for Medical records dept, ask them what their procedure is. It's most likely that you will be sent a form which you complete and get counter signed by a witness. Once returned they have to reply with 40 days and the MOST you can be charged is £50, it should be less.