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Baby at a coil fitting appointment

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Greendino90 · 25/04/2024 21:47

Hi all

Is it unreasonable to take my baby to a coil fitting appointment tomorrow?

He’s 11 months old. I ordinarily have great support but for a multitude of (very last minute) unfortunate reasons I don’t have childcare for the appointment.

I’ve been waiting ages for it and really don’t want to cancel but of course will if it’s not appropriate.

I’d just plan to keep him in his buggy but have no idea how long the appointment is likely take.

Please could I have your thoughts?

Thank you

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FragileWookiee · 26/04/2024 12:49

I took three of my children to the epau. I needed to go and at the last minute I had zero childcare. I rang ahead and explained and they told me to bring them. As soon as I arrived they were waiting and took me straight through. Kids sat on other side of the curtain with a kinder egg each.
I've never been more grateful to that nursing team in all my life. They were amazing for me and the kids.

Icannoteven · 26/04/2024 12:31

I had my baby with me at my first coil fitting- it was fine. I don’t live near my family so I’ve always had to take my kids to appointments when they were tiny, no one has ever batted an eyelid.

Sugarcoatedalmonds · 26/04/2024 12:05

Aw what a great update ❤️ and what lovely friends you have!!

Glad it all went well.

MyPurpleHeart · 26/04/2024 12:02

I did because I had no choice. DH works and my family arent very babysitty types.

She was fine, she was in her pram with a toy. We pulled the curtain back so she could see my head and the rest of me was covered. It was 10 minutes and job done

JennyTalworts · 26/04/2024 10:12

supercalafragilisticexpealidocious · 26/04/2024 06:57

Yes of course it's fine!!

I'm sure the doctor won't bat an eyelid and would be thrilled to see your baby.

What a nonsense post.

You're not in a position to be sure about any of that.

Coasters4Life · 26/04/2024 09:57

I took my 5 month old, she was fine, just chilled in the pram and listened to music on my phone.

Roselilly36 · 26/04/2024 09:53

Great update,pleased it all went well for you.

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Greendino90 · 26/04/2024 09:46

Thanks so much everyone for all your thoughts. My plan was to phone the surgery this morning and if they would allow if I was planning on taking him along based on the overall consensus here, though admittedly I wasn’t entirely confident about that decision. At the very last moment though an amazing friend came through for me. She sat in the waiting room with him while I had it fitted. I’m at home now putting him down for a nap.

the procedure itself was absolutely fine. I barely felt a thing.

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IfIwasrude · 26/04/2024 09:41

Smear test, yes. Coil, you can try but it could be a disaster.

MumblesParty · 26/04/2024 09:39

Too late now I expect, as I imagine you’ve either gone or cancelled. But I fit coils and we often have accompanying babies. Never been a problem.

bradpittsbathwater · 26/04/2024 07:37

I'm pretty sure my son at 11 months would have been fine. Depends on the child

bradpittsbathwater · 26/04/2024 07:35

heartbreakhotel20 · 26/04/2024 07:11

I took my 2 year old last year and it was hell sorry. He screamed for me (lovely attachment age) because I was behind the curtain and he couldn't see me. Myself him and the nurse were so stressed that she couldn't complete the procedure so ended up reverting to the implant.

Yes but a 2 year old is much more aware and mobile than an 11 month old

Cygnetmad · 26/04/2024 07:33

I always took my young DC to all appointments. Not everyone has support. baby is 11 months - what could possibly happen?

ThreePointOneFourOneFiveNine · 26/04/2024 07:29

pearlevu · 25/04/2024 22:07

They should be offering numbing. Sometimes it isn't the pain it's the insertion triggering a response and it can cause blood pressure to plummet

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That's really interesting. I'm pretty sure that's what happened to me. I had to stay lying down for ages afterwards and my DH had to come and rescue me because I couldn't drive home. I do have issues with low blood pressure already. I've had similar episodes in other circumstances.

heartbreakhotel20 · 26/04/2024 07:11

fieldsofbutterflies · 26/04/2024 07:05

I hope you can take him and like others, I'm surprised so many practises don't allow it.

Women shouldn't be denied contraception and basic healthcare based on a lack of childcare.

WarningOfGails · 26/04/2024 07:05

I’ve taken mine to smears and coil fittings. Either they’ve sat in the buggy with a snack (if old enough) or chaperone has given them a cuddle! It has never seemed like an issue.

friendschild · 26/04/2024 07:04

I took mine as I had no alternative. The nurse put a screen up so they couldn't see anything. It's honestly not a big deal.

bradpittsbathwater · 26/04/2024 07:03

I would take him. Otherwise you'll have to miss the appointment. I'm sure it happens fairly often.

malificent7 · 26/04/2024 07:03

Not a problem...why would it be? A baby is hardly goingvto know the doctors are doing a gynae exam.

PurBal · 26/04/2024 07:01

Whether it’s allowed or not I wouldn’t. I reacted badly to it being inserted. I nearly fainted, they almost took it out. I wouldn’t want my baby seeing me like that.

marplemead · 26/04/2024 07:00

I took mine too, and it was absolutely fine. And they were great with my baby. Let me position the pram next to the bed so we could hold hands during the procedure. I have always taken my kids to smears etc. Never been a problem. Single parent with limited childcare.

supercalafragilisticexpealidocious · 26/04/2024 06:57

Yes of course it's fine!!

I'm sure the doctor won't bat an eyelid and would be thrilled to see your baby.

Calamitousness · 26/04/2024 06:57

I don’t think it’s ever appropriate to take children to appointments. Whether it’s your health or your hair. But you need to phone and find out what the surgery say.

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Greendino90 · 26/04/2024 06:55

pearlevu · 26/04/2024 06:27

I also don't mean this to sound prying but if you're having a coil fitted and it's for contraception (I know it's not always) but could your sexual partner not watch your child for the 30 mins it takes?

He’s booked in to lead a disciplinary so really can’t get away from work

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