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Post natal check..

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Firsttimemama3 · 03/10/2014 21:06

Not sure is this is the right place to ask but just wondered what happens at the 6 week postnatal check I'm feeling a bit nervous! Tia xx

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Haribolover · 03/10/2014 21:13

Nothing much in my case. Quick chat, mainly about contraception! Pointless really and worst bit wad trying to get out the house for a set time.

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Firsttimemama3 · 03/10/2014 21:15

Oh thank you was a bit worried about having to be examined! No idea why considering what happens in labour Hmm that's good though thank you! I'm dreading trying to get out though it's a bit of a mission haha! Xx

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Illhaveabpleasebob · 03/10/2014 21:16

Contraception chat, postnatal depression check, make sure bleeding settled and my GP even checked that my abdominal muscles were coming back together. I had a combined apt with DD for her neonatal check so lasted about 20mins

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VeryLittleGravitasIndeed · 03/10/2014 21:16

They will just talk to you about contraception and ignore all requests for diastasis recti referral. Depending on your GP they may try to do a hard sell on the mirena coil as they get a payment for each one they insert.

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Firsttimemama3 · 03/10/2014 21:21

Thank you! I'm not keen on the idea of a coil! Out of interest what contraception did you ladies choose? Xx

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whyhasmyheadgonenumb · 03/10/2014 21:23

I asked if I could have a think about contraception, wasnt long before i went back And found out i was pg with DS!!

SweetPeaPods · 03/10/2014 21:27

My check was a waste of time. Young male GP was very uncomfortable doing it too.
He asked how the bleeding was. Did I want the pill. When I questioned my choices with bf he got all flustered. That was it. I was expecting them to check my stitches etc. the practice nurse did ds first injections on same day though so that made it worth going.

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Firsttimemama3 · 03/10/2014 21:35

That's not very professional of him! Sweetpeapods! Definitely want to get contraception sorted as soon as possible just in case! Xx

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StarMeKitten · 04/10/2014 07:44

It was combined with DDs 6 week check & only thing he asked me is was I was 'feeling ok'. Didn't even ask me about contraception so I just asked him at the end if he could prescribe me some contraceptive pill.

Illhaveabpleasebob · 04/10/2014 09:57

I got the Mirena (although I requested it wasn't pushed on me). I'm happy with it. No periods and not pregnant. Not for everyone though. Have you had a look at this? Might help to know what you want before you go in?

www.fpa.org.uk/sites/default/files/contraception-after-having-baby-your-guide.pdf

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