Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Set a reminder

Please or to access all these features

Pregnancy

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

Changing midwife?

4 replies

Northtosouth · 05/12/2022 10:00

Looking for some advice really, I might just be being precious, I’m not sure but I’m really unhappy with my midwife and I don’t know what to do about it.

I went for my 16 week appointment today, she didn’t ask how I was or if I had any concerns etc. When she was doing my blood pressure I mentioned I’d blacked out a few times, once hitting the floor when I couldn’t sit down in time, she said ‘well your blood pressure is fine’ that was it. I could have questioned her more but she makes me feel uncomfortable.

I’m also barely eating as I’m getting full from the smallest amount of food and have indigestion all day, so trying my best to eat tiny amounts. I understand it’s probably totally normal but I’m concerned if this will affect the baby at all or just some general reassurance would be nice. She barely looked up when I told her and didn’t really say anything. She mentioned the whooping cough vaccine, but then told me she hadn’t bothered to train in it yet so I’d have to come back for, which is fine but it’s just her attitude that isn’t fine.

I should add she isn’t my named midwife, but she always seems to be on holiday when I have an appointment so not actually seen her yet.
Is this normal? If I had a choice I’d not see her again, but no idea if that’s possible.

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Onlythings · 05/12/2022 10:05

I would ask to see a different midwife.

If there is more that one midwife, can they switch your appointments to dates that work better for the other?

FlamingoBabe · 05/12/2022 10:09

Yes you can definitely ask to not see that midwife. It might be tricky depending on how many midwives are in the team/availability but if you don’t feel comfortable or that you’re receiving the care you need/deserve then put the request in. I’d feel the same so you’re not being precious at all!

FlamingoBabe · 05/12/2022 10:10

Also it’s standard that they ask about your mood and how you’re doing, that’s the basics so you 100% have reason to switch

lookersnoopy · 05/12/2022 10:14

I mentioned I’d blacked out a few times, once hitting the floor when I couldn’t sit down in time,

This is something you should have called your GP about, rather then wait until your midwife appointment.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread