What should I expect?

Rumpskin · Oct 13th, 2008, 13:53 PM

Hey ladies

I have my first appointment with the midwife tomorrow and I am really excited!

What should I expect - will she prod around bump (or lack of!) and do anything internal?

I know she will do bloods and take a urine sample (I think I have a urine infection).

What questions will she ask?

I have been told it will take 1 1/2 hrs.

Thanks xxx

princess_vix · Oct 13th, 2008, 13:58 PM

My first midwife appointment nothing really happened except she found out a few details..it lasted about 15 mins and she just weighed me and asked questions...she didn't touch bump and i had blood tests at my scan so i think it really depends on different places

xx

mrsholmes · Oct 13th, 2008, 13:58 PM

should u take your OH with u? mine is on the 30th and im not sure what everyone else does?

juliespencer9 · Oct 13th, 2008, 13:58 PM

i think they ask u your history also, may i ask u something, when u had your early scan at 6 w 4 days, what didyou see, heart beat? coz im having early scan on wed.

julie x

Rumpskin · Oct 13th, 2008, 14:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsholmes

should u take your OH with u? mine is on the 30th and im not sure what everyone else does?

My OH is not coming, I dont think he really needs to. Up to you sweets xx

princess_vix · Oct 13th, 2008, 14:03 PM

My OH didn't come with me..there's not much need.but it's good if he wants to meet midwife and has questions himself! xx

sapphire20 · Oct 13th, 2008, 14:05 PM

I think it all depends on where you live and how they do things.

My first appointment consisted of bloods, some questions and my weight and height and blood pressure, once I get my 12 week scan, she will do my booking appointment then with all the history information.

C

wishes · Oct 13th, 2008, 14:08 PM

I saw the mw for the first time last week... she tested my urine sample and said fine, then checked my blood pressure. That was about it! Poor hubby took afternoon off work for that!

Shes coming to my house in 2 weeks for my proper booking in... said will be half hour. Jut really history and details about antinatal classes etc.

Clartylou · Oct 13th, 2008, 14:09 PM

My first mw appt lasted 45 mins and consisted of answering questions about my and H's medical history and immediate family. No blood or urine samples were taken. I was weighed and had BP checked.

Quite a deflating experience for me actually.

Clartylou x

mrsholmes · Oct 13th, 2008, 14:10 PM

thanks! what sort of historY?

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Rumpskin Other BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,261	What should I expect? Hey ladies I have my first appointment with the midwife tomorrow and I am really excited! What should I expect - will she prod around bump (or lack of!) and do anything internal? I know she will do bloods and take a urine sample (I think I have a urine infection). What questions will she ask? I have been told it will take 1 1/2 hrs. Thanks xxx

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princess_vix Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bournemouth,UK Posts: 3,922	My first midwife appointment nothing really happened except she found out a few details..it lasted about 15 mins and she just weighed me and asked questions...she didn't touch bump and i had blood tests at my scan so i think it really depends on different places xx

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mrsholmes Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,686	should u take your OH with u? mine is on the 30th and im not sure what everyone else does?

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juliespencer9 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South of England Posts: 1,696	i think they ask u your history also, may i ask u something, when u had your early scan at 6 w 4 days, what didyou see, heart beat? coz im having early scan on wed. julie x

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princess_vix Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bournemouth,UK Posts: 3,922	My OH didn't come with me..there's not much need.but it's good if he wants to meet midwife and has questions himself! xx

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sapphire20 Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,392	I think it all depends on where you live and how they do things. My first appointment consisted of bloods, some questions and my weight and height and blood pressure, once I get my 12 week scan, she will do my booking appointment then with all the history information. C

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wishes Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,552	I saw the mw for the first time last week... she tested my urine sample and said fine, then checked my blood pressure. That was about it! Poor hubby took afternoon off work for that! Shes coming to my house in 2 weeks for my proper booking in... said will be half hour. Jut really history and details about antinatal classes etc.

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Clartylou Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Falkirk, Scotland Posts: 809	My first mw appt lasted 45 mins and consisted of answering questions about my and H's medical history and immediate family. No blood or urine samples were taken. I was weighed and had BP checked. Quite a deflating experience for me actually. Clartylou x

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