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Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Consultant led care

5 replies

4evernamechanging · 02/10/2017 23:19

This is my second pregnancy and I'm classed as high risk this time due to preeclampsia first time (and severe hyperemesis this time and last time but I don't know if that's taken into account).
I'm currently 19 weeks and have a meeting with a consultant at 22 weeks. Does anyone know what I should expect from this? Midwife and doctors have said I will be induced this time round so might it be to discuss that? Also been told il have extra scans, should I expect one on that appointment?
I know no one can 100% tell me and I should practice some patience but just curious

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SomehowSomewhere1 · 03/10/2017 01:37

Hi, I thought it would be a meet and greet, but in fact she went thoroughly through my records and talked through the best options for me, with referrals, check on supporting tablets (extra folic acid/aspirin), and answered all our questions. Left feeling really supported and in good hands. No scan for people, I think it depends if tied in with the 12/20 wk scans. She did book me in for further scans down the line, but that's a win for me - reassurance, monitoring, and extra chance to see my little one. Very impressed. Oh, also the usual urine sample and blood pressure.

SomehowSomewhere1 · 03/10/2017 01:38
  • no scan for me, not 'people'
Oysterbabe · 03/10/2017 06:28

Similar here. Just went through history and set an action plan for the pregnancy, what scans and tests and when.

4evernamechanging · 03/10/2017 07:23

somehow I've been told I need to take an aspirin a day, did you? & why??

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DuggeeHugs · 03/10/2017 07:41

The consultant met me at 13 weeks to go through everything. If I remember correctly the aspirin was to reduce chances of pre-eclampsia. It was also the appointment where I told her I wanted an ELCS.

I was booked in again for 26 weeks but things got a bit tricky with the pregnancy at that point so my midwifery care was taken into the hospital for appointments at least once a week and I saw the consultant four more times prior to the CS. It was tough having all the appointments but worked out for the best

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