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AIBU?

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To not wait at the maternity day unit

34 replies

GreenHeather271 · 20/10/2025 13:58

38 weeks pregnant, had a routine midwife appointment today and she noticed one a ankle and leg was swollen (DVT risk indicator). Suggested I call triage who told me to come in, they did my observations, sent me to the maternity day unit, and I’m now waiting for a doctor. No other symptoms, just one leg and ankle swollen more than the other and a slight feeling of heaviness in that leg. No headache, no high BP, no pain, leg not feeling particularly warm. Wait to see a doctor is apparently 4-6 hours - as bad as A&E. AIBU to leave and pick up some compression socks, keep legs elevated and come back if it gets worse or any other symptoms appear?

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Lottie6712 · 20/10/2025 14:12

Zippidydoodah · 20/10/2025 13:59

Just stay there. You might need their help.

Gosh all of this. I wouldn't risk leaving, personally.

Heronwatcher · 20/10/2025 14:05

Stay- they are probably thinking blood clot but could also be wanting to rule out pre-eclampsia. If it’s the latter at your stage of pregnancy they’ll want to deliver the baby. None of this is really “wait it out” level.

Besides, what else would you be doing at home? Just get a phone charger, a drink and a book and wait for a proper diagnosis.

YerAWizardHarry · 20/10/2025 14:03

DVTs can travel and literally kill you. Pregnancy is a massive risk factor. Please don’t take the risk for the sake of being bored for 4hrs.

FromTheFirstOldFashionedWeWereCursed · 20/10/2025 14:02

At 38 weeks, there isn't a better way to spend 4-6 hours than keeping you and your baby healthy. If the staff thought socks and elevation would sort this out, they'd be glad to send you home.

PinkyFlamingo · 20/10/2025 14:01

Why would you go against medical advice?

MedievalNun · 20/10/2025 14:00

Stay put. Yes it’s 4 - 5 hours but you are in a medical facility and they can keep an eye on you.

You don’t mess around with query DVT as they can be lethal.

SunnyDolly · 20/10/2025 13:59

If you left and it got worse you’re at the arse end of that wait all over again. Just stay put and get it checked.

Youcancallmeirrelevant · 20/10/2025 13:59

Why would you risk it? Get someone to bring you some food in and a book, and just camp out there for the day.

Zippidydoodah · 20/10/2025 13:59

Just stay there. You might need their help.