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Watford or Barnet?

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alotoftutus · 04/10/2022 12:22

Hi,

I am currently under watford general but thinking of changing hospitals - I believe Barnet would be my other option.

I had my first baby at Watford and had a positive experience. Subsequent babies have been born at home.
This baby is considered high risk and it's been advised I have a hospital birth (actually I was told I'm not "allowed" a home birth which I know is not their choice). Anyway Ive had a few experiences at Watford during this pregnancy that have made me think about switching.

Any experience of Barnet?

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Bumblebee413 · 04/11/2022 23:22

Is it your pregnancy or the baby that's considered high risk? Well done for knowing your rights.

alotoftutus · 05/11/2022 08:39

@Bumblebee413 the baby, but for ridiculous reasons. My first born 11 years ago was early and a low birth weight. Subsequent babies have all been born over 40 weeks and weighing between 7lbs 3 and 7lbs 9. Apparently they are now using a new growth system which makes my 7lbs 3 baby considered low birth weight too (even when he wasn't when born 5 years ago). Consultant now believes this baby is at risk of being low birth weight - hence is considered high risk.

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