Rear ended 20 weeks!

[thelma57]

Hi all, I’m just looking for some reassurance really!

My DH was driving me to work today and at a red light someone smashed into the back of us! It wasn’t the worse crash and only a small
amount of damage to the car but it threw my head back, thankfully we didn’t go forward so no damage to bump but I’m really worried!

I’m going to call the midwife and get their advice and have a scan next week booked in already (my 20 week one)

Just hoping people can calm me down a bit!

I'm really not sure how this could have impacted the baby, but just call your midwife. My hospital has a 24/7 advice line (not just for labour) which I assume is normal so I'd just give them a call.

Just call the midwife. They may get you in to put your mind at ease but it’s likely fine. As long as baby’s movements follow their usual pattern try not to worry. But do ring just to put your mind at ease

You should be okay OP but I personally would want to get checked out just for peace of mind.

I actually wrote the car off a few weeks ago at 19 weeks (I'm 22+1 now). All the airbags went off. The first thing I thought was I'd hurt my baby as the front airbag and seat belts did their job but it was quite a jolt forwards. I was able to get an appointment at the hospital maternity unit (i think it was called something else overnight) for about an hour and a half later. They found and listened to baby with Doppler and a scan to confirm that baby and fluids looked okay. The midwife said to watch out for pains/cramps and any loss of fluid vaginally.

Thanks everyone, I think I was in a bit of shock and I am quite anxious as it is! Our scan has been moved up to this afternoon so we’ll be able to see babe and check everything is okay today! 🙏

Scan was all fine and also found out we’re having a girl! Thanks for your help all x

Fantastic and congratulations!!