16 week midwife appointment

[Sleepyhoglet]

Does it have to take place then or can it be before, say at 14 weeks? Struggling to get it so I don't need to miss work.

If you haven't had bloods done for your combined testing yet, it needs to be after 15+3 according to my midwife. Not sure if this is a recognised guideline or just the preference in my area though I'm afraid!

I would guess that 14 weeks would be a bit too early - I'd assume they'd want to see you more at 15-17, but ask your midwife.

I had mine this week she told me that if it fell in the holiday then come week before so I was only 15+2 still hear heart beat and got everything done. Think the app is more about checking the bloods from booking app x

I had mine at 17+3. It was just a quick bp and pee check, and listen to heartbeat so didn't matter it was late if that's an option.

I was on holiday in week 16 and was told to come after rather than before, so I had it at 17+2. I think they struggle to hear the heartbeat any earlier than week 16.

Yes, I think they would rather it was a bit late, not early.

I presume you know work need to let you have paid time off if needs be and not missing work is a personal preference?

Perhaps you don't want work to know but they legally have to give you time off to go.

Mine this time will be closer to 18 weeks for various reasons and she didn't seen to think it a problem although preferred later rather than earlier (closer to 18 rather than closer to 14 if that makes sense).

If you need more flexibility ask if you can get it done via your GP. As others have said it's just a quick BP, dipstick and (depending on local practice) foetal heartbeat check so v straightforward. My GP did mine and I honestly don't think I was in the room longer than 2 mins.

My 16 week appointment was a total waste of time. All they did was ask if I'd had my nt scan and if I felt ok! No pee test/blood pressure/bump prod nothing. Not impressed as they were running an hour late and I'd rather have been at work.