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Parent19876 · 15/02/2019 13:55

I have my first blood test today, as yesterday midwife wasn't able to get anything out of my horrible veins.
Really nervous due to the fact that today I've been struggling to even keep down liquids, and know that the more hydrated you are the easier it should be to get blood.
Any tips on making it easier?
(Last time I got bloods done, they were one try away from getting it out of the artery in my groin, and have to use pediatric vials and needles as can never get enough for a proper vial).

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Rememberallball · 15/02/2019 14:27

Ask them to fill a glove with quite warm water and hold that against the veins for a few minutes before they try to take blood - this will bring the veins nearer the surface and hopefully making it easier.

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