Just wondering what kind of care you get during pregnancy in the UK when you have previously lost a baby (in my case at 18 weeks)? Trying to compare the UK to my European experience.
I had my first 2 pregnancies and births in Germany where I had my own gynaecologist who I saw until 40 weeks. I did have a midwife but she didn't do a huge amount, just popped round for a few chats before and after the birth. For both pregnancies I had a vaginal scan at my gynaecologists at 6 weeks to show the heartbeat. My first pregnancy unfortunately ended at 18 weeks, second is now a bonny 2 year old.
During my 2nd pregnancy, due to my anxiety I saw my gynaecologist every two weeks and once a week over the 20 week scan period which was very reassuring. I also had a scan at a specialists who checked for abnormalities in my 2nd pregnancy. I know this is not going to happen here but wondered if there is any extra support - I know I've had a healthy baby since but still feeling anxious as the baby loss and then birth of my baby that died was an awful experience.
I'm back in the UK now and over 40. I've just got a bfp. I know it will be a different experience and am a bit nervous (only because of the unknown). Is it possible to get early scans? Do you have to pay for extra scans and is it worth it (I felt very reassured by my doctor in Germany but have no experience of private scan companies here). Are you monitored more? Would appreciate your responses thanks!