Problems with midwife

[Barbsta]

I am 28 + 6 keep feeling faint/fainting and work in a job where I will be working nights alone and don't feel safe doing this in case I faint. The last time I fainted I went to see my midwife (couple of weeks ago and the first time I met her) and she said it will be my blood pressure dipping. I said this to work and they said if I get a note from her I won't have to work nights. I seen her yesterday and she checked my blood pressure and because it was fine yesterday refused to write me a note. She even denied saying that's what it could be! Making me out to be a liar but she isn't the only person to say this I've been in the walk in centre when I fainted and was told the same. Now I'm stuck working nights where I won't be able to put my head down if I need to which means I will work until I faint. Sick of the stress and worry over this and feeling like I'm not protecting my baby.

Perhaps at the time your blood pressure was low when she originally told you? It can fluctuate very quickly! I was put on meds at the beginning of my pregnancy and took off them two weeks later!!

See your gp or your consultant at the hospital! Midwives aren't allowed to sign you off or recommend it has to come from the doctor so yes she is right in covering her back. It's her PIN number/registration on the line!

I understand that but she knows my situation and didn't advise me to go to my doctor I thought that was it and I just had to work them. Then she lied saying she never said it could be my blood pressure when I remember her even telling me about her work colleague that has the same problems. I understand her covering her back but she didn't advise me to go to the doctor then denied saying something she did say.

I know someone that got in touch with people working in bookies all over England to record himself any incidents and apparently there was 9 in just one week. They are saying that robberies aren't on the rise but on a level par in my company which means single manning apparently doesn't increase the chance of robberies

Agree with the GP comments- go to see the organ grinder (in a manner of speaking).

Hope you feel better soon.

Not only did the doctor give me the note straight away he is checking to find out exactly what's causing me to faint to. Finally I got some support! Thanks everyone for helping because I wouldn't have known to go to my doctor :)

Also I don't know if u are aware but if you are fainting you don't need to see
Your community midwife you can attend your maternity unit

Well done OP, glad you're getting the support you need. Look after yourself and that baby of yours and don't let the bastards get you down.

I agree with your midwife. I wouldn't write a sick note either (we don't have the authority too). It's definitely your gp who you need to see. They don't have to just sign you off, they can recommend reduced hours/no nights if he feels that is appropriate.

I hope you feel better soon op.