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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

OP posts:
WetBandits · 25/04/2024 21:58

If you came to have a coil fitted with us and had a baby or young child in tow, we would turn you away and ask you to rebook. The reason for that is that if you have a vasovagal/faint during the fitting, who is going to look after your baby whilst we are looking after you?

amindatwork · 25/04/2024 21:58

I did, was years ago now so don't remember the details but it was fine. So long as they are small enough to be strapped in a buggy in the room with you i don't see the issue. A toddler would be more problematic. I think I just turned them to face away briefly during the actual on the bed fitting part. At 11 months take a fave distracting toy? Worst case prop up a cartoon on an iPad for 5 min. Surely many people getting a coil are likely to have a small child already since they are the recommended contraceptive after childbirth. Unless there are any rare complications or you are anxious about the procedure, it takes barely any time.

itsgettingweird · 25/04/2024 21:56

Personally even if the practice have an issue I don't see what it is.

Stuck in buggy at head end - although most come into the world at the business end Grin

Flowersonmyorchid · 25/04/2024 21:54

I've had mine at a smear test and during breast exams at the breast clinic and it was fine. I'd have to take my baby as I don't have childcare. Just be a pain if they are running late and you have to entertain him for an hour.

NaiceSquid · 25/04/2024 21:51

I brought my daughter along to my appointment as had no other childcare options. The GP and nurse chaperone were totally fine with it and the nurse even helped distract my daughter when she got teasy in her buggy.

You could always call up in the morning and check with the receptionist though. Good luck!

anothernamitynamenamechange · 25/04/2024 21:51

It depends how happy they are to sit quietly in the pram/if they'll be sleeping. Its fairly painful and you feel quite vulnerable with your legs up etc. I think the sound of my child crying/grizzling and not being able to do anything would be super stressful/make it more painful. Plus distracting for the nurse/doctor.
If they are asleep or can be completely distracted with a video on your phone it might be OK but I guess it would depend on the space in the room and whether the people doing it were happy with that arrangement. I have no idea.

Also take some paracetamol and ibuprofen before the appointment.

mummymummymummummum · 25/04/2024 21:50

I took mine for both smear test and for implant fitting. The chaperone nurse enjoyed cuddles 🤣 It was fine.

TwattyMcFuckFace · 25/04/2024 21:49

It doesn't matter what Mumsnet thinks, you'll have to phone ahead in the morning and ask.

twilightcafe · 25/04/2024 21:49

YABU.

BuyOrBake · 25/04/2024 21:49

Sorry. I doubt this would be allowed.

Eloisedublin123 · 25/04/2024 21:48

Oooh probably not but that’s not what you want to hear :(