Antenatal care - Worcester

[bizzybee1234]

I am 5 weeks pregnant and went to my GP last week who did nothing but take by blood pressure and give me the number of the local children's centre. The appointment with the midwife isn't until during Week 11. I am seriously struggling to understand what the NHS offers in my area (Worcester), what I can get privately and whether it is worth it. E.g. should I be having a blood and urine test NOW so that I can be changing my diet/taking supplements to counterbalance any deficiencies? Won't week 11 be way too late? What does the midwife do at that "booking appointment" anyway? Do they take samples?

Can anyone help?

I was in kiddy to start with and was booked in at about week 8 lots of forms bloods etc, I would call your gp and ask to see a midwife sooner if your worried.

which bit if the woo are you in?

I was taki g pregnacare supplements cutting caffeine no alcohol etc.

Thanks for your answers

Is it worth buying a blood pressure monitor?

I didn't it gets checked regularly anyway, mine dropped loads and felt faint towards the end.

its an expense which isnt needed.

Good to know, thanks very much

I'm in st johns which part of worcester are you?

I had a similar experience in Sutton.
i went at 3 weeks+ Very underwhelming, GP just took my BP and said I will get confirmation of MW appointment in the post.
I Did and first mw appointment is week 11, now next week but its been a long wait. Relied on nhs website and mumsnet to get tips on what to do, not to do etc.

Make sure you take your folic acid, vitamins like someone said, there is an NHS helpline to call I think so try may be able to put your mind at rest.

Thanks Funkky