can i change my midwife without causing too much of a stir?

[mckenzie]

hi, I had my 16 week midwife check today at the local surgery. When i first spoke to this midwife on the telephone ages ago I didn't really gel with her and at my booking in appointment I didn't get any better vibes and after my appointment today, I really feel that, and I hate to say this, but I dont like her. She may well not like me either of course but that's another matter. My friend who is a month ahead of me pregnancy wise agrees with my description of her etc but is happy to hang in there so to speak as it is very convenient for her to have hr midwife appointments at the doctors which means she gets no choice of midwife but for me, the hospital would actually be more convenient so can I ask for a different midwife?
Thing is, I really dont want to have to get into a long discussion at the hospital about why i want to change. Will I get asked lots of questions if I ask to change I wonder. Does anyone know?

I went through this (for various reasons decided not to change but boy was I happy when I got a different one at my home birth) and I think you can change; questions, I'm afraid, I don't know about.

I sacked mine
I rang my go and lfet a messaag e and lo I had a new one

rang my GP

I have continually been disappointed with my midwife-lead care; I am lucky if my appointments last more than 5 minutes and feel like a pain if I ask questions. I find the midwife dismissive of my concerns and rushed in her dealings with me.

I am now 37+ weeks and there has been no mention of a birth plan. Has anyone else had a similar experience? The ante-natal classes I attended were not completed due to staff sickness and I feel completely unprepared for the birth of my first baby!

nyishie - if you have any particular questions, I'm sure there are loads of us on here who would be glad to help! NHS ante-natal classes tend to focus on the birth rather than after the birth anyway - you don't get to bath baby, change nappies etc - you will be shown the basics in hospital anyway.

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