GP recording anxiety as a mild safeguarding concern during pregnancy?

[Elementarymydear21]

Hello, I am 12 weeks pregnant with baby no. 2. During my booking appointment I let my midwife know that during the time period when my DD started nursery and returned to work from mat leave in May 2024 I experienced some mild anxiety which I had some online cbt support for. I am now completely fine.

I was looking at my NHS record on the app as I am waiting for a scan report to come up and noticed that a GP at my drs surgery has clearly reviewed my midwife notes and has recorded within my NHS notes that I am a minor safeguarding concern to myself & unborn baby due to that anxiety.

Is that a normal way to record it on the system? My DH has been trying to reassure me that it's most likely just so it's there in case any supported is needed. But the way it's worded is making me feel like the most awful mum and as though they think I'm unfit to have another baby. The midwife seemed completely unphased and very understanding when I explained it during my appointment but now I feel judged by a GP I haven't even spoken to and worried that they are going to refer me to SS for something that I thought was probably quite a normal feeling for a lot of mums when ending maternity leave and having to be apart from their child.

I am probably being oversensitive & am very hormonal as it is. But I just think I'm doubting myself a lot and this definitely had not helped!

Not had this experience but I would think that it's just a note to keep checking on your wellbeing. It's not uncommon for MH issues to come and go and PPD can be a very tough time so they want to keep an eye to make sure you're ok.

IME Dr notes are always very matter of fact and straight to the point, so don't read too much in to it. Enjoy your pregnancy x

Try to see it as a positive that they are aware of it and ready to offer more support if and when you need it.
Anxiety is very common in pregnancy and there is help available if you need it

I wouldn’t worry about this, it’s a good thing that they are aware and can keep an eye on things to provide support wherever needed. People who have suffered with depression or anxiety are at a higher risk of developing PPD/PPA so it’s a risk factor that they will keep on top of- which is a good thing.

It’s the difference between feeling a bit anxious about something, which is a normal thing when going back to work after mat leave and your child starting nursery & most mums (myself included) feel that way, and actually having anxiety which you have treatment (CBT) for.