First meeting with Midwife - What happens?

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• [Deleted User] Posts: 163

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  19/12/13 - 21:30 #2

  Your first appointment is usually a booking appointment. The midwife will take your medical history and other details. She will then probably arrange scan and blood test dates. Also check your weight and blood pressure. It really isn't anything to worry about good luck and congratulations.

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• LaceyLouelle3 Posts: 9,682

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  19/12/13 - 22:11 #3

  Mine took about an hour. They go through previous pregnancies(if you've had any), medical history etc. I had my bloods taken then but this varies around the country.
  You should get your green book(pregnancy notes and a bounty pack)
  I got a scan letter in the post a few days later.

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• Zenton Posts: 883

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  19/12/13 - 23:51 #4

  I went with my girlfriend and it's pretty straightforward. She will measure your bump and ask how you're feeling. You'll get some sort of preggers pack which contains info on dates and things

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  20/12/13 - 00:28 #5

  I'm 31 weeks and had my booking in appointment at 12 weeks.
  
  It was probably my favourite appointment to be honest! It took about an hour and you'll get a bounty pack and your green notes which you'll need to look after and take about with you. The midwife will go through your medical history and that of your partner's. You'll be weighed and have your height recorded and she'll give you info about the hospital, answer any questions you have and wish you well. She'll also request your first scan.
  
  Good luck!

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• LaceyLouelle3 Posts: 9,682

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  20/12/13 - 02:37 #6

  Zenton wrote: »

  I went with my girlfriend and it's pretty straightforward. She will measure your bump and ask how you're feeling. You'll get some sort of preggers pack which contains info on dates and things

  
  They won't measure your bump until at least 28 weeks.

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• [Deleted User] Posts: 9,328

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  20/12/13 - 02:57 #7

  Very boring and long lol. Endless questions re lifestyle,family history etc. blood tests,urine sample,weight and height checked. Chat about birthing plan if you have any ideas,which hospital etc.
  
  Congrats xx

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• RAINBOWGIRL22 Posts: 24,459

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  20/12/13 - 03:24 #8

  Zenton wrote: »

  I went with my girlfriend and it's pretty straightforward. She will measure your bump and ask how you're feeling. You'll get some sort of preggers pack which contains info on dates and things

  
  I didn't have my bump measured until my 24w appt and even then I had to ask as normally it is 28w!

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  20/12/13 - 04:22 #9

  Pretty unremarkable event. I'd just suggest that here on in you don't develop a dependency on any individual midwife as the odds are against that individual being on duty during your own delivery.

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