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When do you get you’re first Midwife appointment

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Fairydustmagicx · 27/10/2025 20:02

Im 7 weeks tomorrow, and haven’t heard anything. I did the following contacted the GP when I found out, did a referral but feel like I’m impatiently waiting I’m just eager to get a scan to say it’s real it’s happening for the second time of my life, scared an excited at the same time - anyone else feel the same xxx

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DCmum95 · 27/10/2025 20:35

I was contacted at about 8 weeks and had an appointment at just before 10 weeks x I’m sure they say the first appt to be between 8-11 weeks

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Fairydustmagicx · 27/10/2025 20:38

DCmum95 · 27/10/2025 20:35

I was contacted at about 8 weeks and had an appointment at just before 10 weeks x I’m sure they say the first appt to be between 8-11 weeks

Thank you for replying, I didn’t know if it was different for everyone regarding where we all come from. I just want to have that app, get my scan. Say it’s really happening🙏🏼❤️

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WhatIsTheCharge · 27/10/2025 20:39

It was all self-referral when I had my babies.
I made the initial contact when I found out I was pregnant, and then had my booking appointments when I was between 8 and 10 weeks, based off the date of my last period.

In the meantime, all the information you need at this early stage is available on the NHS website - folic acid, foods/medications etc to avoid

DCmum95 · 27/10/2025 20:41

I completely understand the want to get the appt through!! You could always call the community midwives to make sure they have your referral if you’re feeling a bit anxious about when it’ll be x

suburberphobe · 27/10/2025 20:45

Here, not Uk, when the 3 first months have passed, via your GP.

34 years ago.
Don't think much has changed..

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Fairydustmagicx · 27/10/2025 20:47

Just out of curiosity, did you get a letter or phone call?

I think it’s just the overwhelming news from my test and wanting to see it for real now.. the waiting in my head is unbearable but I can cope with the wait. xx

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Katie2908 · 27/10/2025 21:03

Im 7 weeks 2 days and have my appointment tomorrow they phoned me last week to book in I was surprised as I was expecting to be around 8-10 week mark

WhatIsTheCharge · 27/10/2025 21:03

Fairydustmagicx · 27/10/2025 20:47

Just out of curiosity, did you get a letter or phone call?

I think it’s just the overwhelming news from my test and wanting to see it for real now.. the waiting in my head is unbearable but I can cope with the wait. xx

I got both - a phone call to make the appointment and then a letter and a text to confirm it

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 27/10/2025 23:03

If you’re this anxious you can go for an early private scan for about £80

lnks · 27/10/2025 23:15

SIL had hers a few weeks ago when she was 10 weeks.

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Fairydustmagicx · 28/10/2025 07:28

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 27/10/2025 23:03

If you’re this anxious you can go for an early private scan for about £80

I have had a look around, 49.99 is the cheapest. But like I’ve said above I think I’m just impatiently waiting 🥰

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Bineganzeameendee · 28/10/2025 09:03

I agree, just get a private scan if you want to see something sooner 👍

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