I have spoken to my MW since I was 30 weeks about my concern over size of baby.
She said that if I got to 40 weeks and was still measuring 40cm she would refer me for a scan. At my appointment with her on friday I was 39-40cm and am now 40wks.
So I rang a lovely MW this morning, but unfortunately she was in the wrong department, but gave me her name, pointed me in the right direction and said to phone back if I had any problems.
So I phoned the community midwives and explained that Im now 40 weeks, am concerned about baby size, and that would like a scan because if baby is big then would like early induction or ECS (explained that am part of the anaesthetic team and would like to choose who does it if I have to have a CS, which is very common within the theatre environment).
She was very short with me saying that even if I was 43cm at 40 weeks I wouldnt be referred for a scan, that my MW is very experienced, that if I want to pick my own anaes team I should go private (which is not what I meant at all).
I asked her how was this offering women a choice and listening to my concerns to which she replied that the choice was I could go consultant led instead ....thats my choice i.e. listen to your midwife or get a consultant
I was really upset, this is my 3rd baby, Im normally very small, and Id like to know if this baby is big to be able to make an informed decision as to whether I go 2 weeks over, or try and get an ECS or early induction (she told me I cant have one until Im 40+13).
Any advice would be good, please be nice, Im hormonal and may cry . I would phone the original midwife i spoke to but dont want to look like Im going behind peoples backs IYKWIM
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I am upset by this, not sure if I should be, or where I go from here?
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mosschops30 · 09/11/2009 12:00
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