First midwife appointment

[Bella5757]

Hi I have my first midwife appointment in 2 weeks time. I just wondered if anyone can shed some light on what to expect!?
I'm so excited. Also nervous though

Thank you xx

As above - mine wasn't very exciting. Bloods, urine and blood pressure tested. Booked in for my 16 week appointment (I also got referred to the complex midwifery team due to a number of other conditions). The only bit that threw me was when they asked if the father was a blood relative. I thought she meant of the baby (obviously) but no, she meant me...

Oh, you know what they sometimes do at the scan now? They can do an internal scan that estimates your chance of pre-eclampsia or something.
I was asked at my 20 week scan I think when I had DS almost 4 years ago. Unfortunately I hadn't been pre-warned and there were 3 or 4 staff in the room so it got a big fat no from me.

At mine the midwife asked me where I wanted to gibe birth without telling me what the options were! (where I live you can choose from several nearby hospitals). She then got impatient when I asked her to explain the options and said could I have some time to think about it. She needed to know there and then so she could book me in for scans but how the heck she thought I was supposed to know the options without been told them was beyond me!

No prep needed apart from remembering the first day of your last period. Wear something that enables your blood pressure to be taken easily.

Didn't have a pelvic until labour with either of mine, thank God!

Thanks all xxxx

I've been wondering the same thing. Also not sure if I should be taking OH to the booking appointment? Interested to hear what others have done. From what I understand there might not be any need. I don't want him to feel left out so thinking the scan appointment might be a better option for our first one together... 🤔

Good luck!! Congratulations on your pregnancy too!! I suggest making a list of questions to ask at the appointment. They usually do a bunch of tests and paperwork is completed.
Make sure that you understand everything. Be sure to ask for explanations. How far along are you?

Like PP’s have said many many questions about family history etc. The one question that shocked me was when the midwife asked if my DH was related to me 😂 didn’t expect that x

As above, including bloods (and an immediate referral to hospital as she found problems - Lucky me!)
I love very remote so was given the eight thousand different hospital/birth options and asked to decide on the spot - but she did say I can change it at any point.
I didn’t take DH, it was just a lot of questions.

Consultant led means your pregnancy is high risk. Mw led is low risk. Unsure as to pelvic exam when no clinical need. Anyone know why?

Op pregnacare is brill ditto boots generic version.

@April2020mom I'm 6 weeks 2 days

Will be 8+1 for my app xxxx

Don't take DP. Save them having to take time off work for scans.

Be sure to take some extra urine sample vials after appointment because they will want one every time you see the MW and prefer you to get it before your appointment.

At my MW appointments there were almost always MW's in training who will assist with examining you as long as you agree.

They might also ask you if you are experiencing any domestic violence or abuse of any sort. This is totally confidential and they ask it to ensure they can support you if necessary.