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Izzycharlieollie · 04/07/2023 12:24

Hello, I self referred to the midwives last Thursday, just wondering how long it takes to hear from them? I'm 6+3 today 😊

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LoveBluey · 04/07/2023 12:26

I think I heard from them at about 10 weeks with a booking appointment and at that appointment they gave me my 12week scan appointment.
It probably varies a bit between trusts

MissBattleaxe · 04/07/2023 12:27

Our GP based midwife doesn't see women until 4 weeks after their 12 week scan.

Izzycharlieollie · 04/07/2023 12:49

It says on the website they'll see me between 8-10 weeks

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allgoodthings84 · 04/07/2023 12:54

Every trust is different. Here I had to self refer by phone (did so at 6 weeks) and got an appointment date for just gone 10 weeks there and then. On here I’ve noticed that many trusts don’t give hardly any notice so be prepared for that. I got my 12 weeks scan date in the post after this appointment which I had at 12+4. 8-11 weeks is the normal to have the booking in appointment and 12-14 weeks for the first scan

Amby1 · 04/07/2023 13:06

I referred myself at 4 weeks and heard from the midwife at 7 weeks when she booked me in for my booking appointment at 8 weeks. I think it all depends on where you are in the country.

buzzlightyearsgloves · 04/07/2023 13:22

You wouldn't see your midwife until 16 weeks here. Booking appointment to be done at the 12 week scan which you self refer to.

helloooitsmeee · 04/07/2023 14:32

It took about 10 days for my booking in appointment, and dating scan appointment to come through after I did my self referral :)

Whataretheodds · 04/07/2023 16:47

I had a booking in appointment just before 8 weeks, it was arranged 2 weeks before. I self-referred as soon as I got a positive test (day of missed period) because of my history.

PickledScrump · 04/07/2023 19:46

They are busy so it can take a while. Booking in appointments are usually done between 8-10 weeks so you have a while yet.

twoandcooplease · 04/07/2023 20:21

God I remember the wait feeling like forever from when I took the test
My telephone booking app was 8/9wk

AllAboardTootToot · 04/07/2023 20:32

I called at around 5 weeks, heard from her the week later and booked in for 10th August. She’s so nice and available via WhatsApp’s too for any questions etc.

Mummyboy1 · 04/07/2023 20:41

Its going to depend on the trust. I think I self referred when I was around 5 weeks and saw a midwife around 7 weeks.

Peony654 · 05/07/2023 14:35

I self referred at 5 weeks, had an email yesterday (7 weeks) confirming which centre id been seen at. It said I should hear from them at 8 werks

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