Hi,
Feeling a bit upset and just wanted to see if anyone else had similar experiences.
Woke up this morning and didn't feel baby at all, which was unusual. Drank a cold drink and had something to eat and then lay on my side for 45 mins (which is what my community midwife always advises) and still nothing. Tried poking and also sat up for a bit as sometimes I feel baby more then. After around 1hour 10 mins no movement I called MDAU but they were closed so went through to delivery suite and explained situation to them. They told me to come in and go to MDAU which would be opening soon.
Went in and midwife was very nice- listened in and put me on monitor and all was well - a big relief. However she did make a point of saying I should have left it longer before going in (2-3 hours) which I will absolutely take heed of, although it's a little confusing as they NHS leaflet suggests getting in touch straight away if you're worried about reduced movements and my community midwife has advised if nothing after 45 mins to call. She also wrote in my notes that I self referred as I was anxious and didn't want to wait at home, which I feel is not entirely representative given that I followed the guidance I had been given, called and was told to go in.
I've also now got to see a consultant and go for a sccan as this is the third time I've been in - once at 26 w (anterior placenta so just couldn't feel much), and then at 34w and now.
The main thing - of course - is that the baby is fine and I am really grateful to have received such good treatment. However, I can't help but feel like the midwife thought I was being hasty/overdramatise/over anxious and feel quite judged and a bit upset. DP says I am being over sensitive which is probably right, but I just wanted to see if anyone else had similar experiences?
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Feeling judged after trip to MDAU at 37w
Allaboutthecake13 · 19/03/2017 12:15
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