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6 week postnatal check

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cookiemonster5678 · 12/02/2014 19:45

Can anyone tell me what happens during this appointment?
Thanks

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Cariad007 · 12/02/2014 19:57

Marking my place here as I'm keen to know too!

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mrsbug · 12/02/2014 20:01

At mine the Dr asked me some questions - how I was feeling, were my stitches healing, had my bleeding stopped etc. Then she examined dd and asked a few questions such as was she smiling yet (she wasnt, but she wasn't worried anyway)

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bellablot · 12/02/2014 20:16

What mrs bug said plus questions about sex and contraception.

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SomethingOnce · 12/02/2014 22:13
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notundermyfoof · 13/02/2014 12:22

My 6 week check was nothing like what the link says! The baby had a full check over, stripped off and checked reflexes, eyes, hips and listened to heartbeat. Then a few questions for me, a prescription for the pill and a quick check of my stitches but only because I was worried about how it was healing - I don't think they always check unless you have any concerns. I wasn't weighed or asked anything about that which I was glad about - I gained a LOT of weight and would have been mortified Blush

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PenguinsEatSpinach · 13/02/2014 12:34

None od the things on that list happened at my six week check. I didn't actually bother to have one with dd2 it was so pointless.

The baby appt was separate amd with the HV team at 8 weeks

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MerylStrop · 13/02/2014 12:39

We had a lovely little chat about how cute the baby was. Was there anything worrying me? No medical tests or examinations. Dr said I have to talk to you about contraception. We both smiled wryly.

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