Hello! I am 7+2 pregnant with my first, I am in my early twenties and it was rather unexpected but my partner and I are really excited and happy about it, our little one is due mid september.
However, I went to my booking appointment a few days ago and my midwife told me that as it will be my first child it is the policy in my area to be induced in hospital once you reach the due date. She was really patronising, I'm not sure if this is because I look around 14/15 rather than my real age. I have always wanted a natural birth at home, and she made out as if this will not be an option at all. This has made me apprehensive and worried as I really don't want to have to give birth in hospital and would much rather let things progress naturally. Has anyone else been told this? I live in South London.
She also said I wouldn't get my first ultrasound until the end of March, at which point I will be over 16 weeks, is this normal? I am really disappointed.
Any opinions/experiences.advice would be great!
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bme13 · 27/01/2016 13:40
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