Anaesthetics review appointment. Anyone else?

Sunshine12 · Jan 11th, 2012, 11:22 AM

I got a letter today to say I have to go to the hospital next week for an appointment with my obstetrician to get an anaesthetic review.

Is this the norm?

I told midwife I might want an epidural so not sure if its cause of that or whether its because I also have scoliosis and they need to check if an epidural will be feasable.

They phoned today to tell me they got the time wrong and I did ask the girl but she was a bit slow on the uptake so I didnt continue the conversation for very long or press her for an answer. (When I asked her what it was for her response was "well, you're pregnant aint ya??!)

bumpycat · Jan 11th, 2012, 11:52 AM

Huh. I've not had anything like this, but I did say I wanted to go to the midwife-led unit at the hospital. Actually I wouldn't mind meeting an anaesthetist beforehand, in case I do want to transfer to the main labour ward for an epidural.... maybe I should ask my midwife.

PrettyUnable · Jan 11th, 2012, 12:09 PM

I'm being referred for a review too as I have Spina Bifida Occulta, and both my midwife and consultant said it's best to be seen and discuss with an anaesthetist.

I really don't want to have an epidural, it's one of my fears. But have been referred to see if it's even possible for me to have one, like you.

I don't think it's the norm unless you have a condition or a reason for your midwife to query it being possible...

betty14 · Jan 11th, 2012, 12:12 PM

I think you only see one if you have any issues and your mw requests it....

I am seeing an anethetist because when I had surgery I had a bronchial spasm and had to be resuscitated so they want me to see them in case on the very slim chance I need a GA they are hyper aware!

So my guess would be that it's something to do with your scoliosis

X x x

Jucakey · Jan 11th, 2012, 12:13 PM

I have to go next week too. I was in a car accident 1 year ago and my backs playing up so I think this is why I have to go. Eugh the thought of needles in my back makes me feel sick

xx

MrsBrooks · Jan 11th, 2012, 12:16 PM

I'm having one cos I broke my back coming up to 4 years ago and it's still causes me a lot of problems. Think it's just to see that if u did want an epidural, would it be feasible. Better finding out earlier than on the day! x

Sunshine12 · Jan 11th, 2012, 12:28 PM

Ah OK. Im guessing its because of my scoliosis in that case. Many thanks. x

dizz · Jan 11th, 2012, 13:18 PM

I have to go for one - purely because I'm fat.

beth_terri · Jan 11th, 2012, 13:21 PM

Ive never heard of this?
xx

Sunshine12 · Jan 11th, 2012, 13:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dizz

I have to go for one - purely because I'm fat.

This made me giggle (not because you think you are overweight of course but just because of the way you said it.) x

Jan 11th, 2012, 11:22 AM	#1
Sunshine12 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 10,587	Anaesthetics review appointment. Anyone else? I got a letter today to say I have to go to the hospital next week for an appointment with my obstetrician to get an anaesthetic review. Is this the norm? I told midwife I might want an epidural so not sure if its cause of that or whether its because I also have scoliosis and they need to check if an epidural will be feasable. They phoned today to tell me they got the time wrong and I did ask the girl but she was a bit slow on the uptake so I didnt continue the conversation for very long or press her for an answer. (When I asked her what it was for her response was "well, you're pregnant aint ya??!)

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bumpycat Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,687	Huh. I've not had anything like this, but I did say I wanted to go to the midwife-led unit at the hospital. Actually I wouldn't mind meeting an anaesthetist beforehand, in case I do want to transfer to the main labour ward for an epidural.... maybe I should ask my midwife.

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PrettyUnable Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bridgend Area, South Wales Posts: 690	I'm being referred for a review too as I have Spina Bifida Occulta, and both my midwife and consultant said it's best to be seen and discuss with an anaesthetist. I really don't want to have an epidural, it's one of my fears. But have been referred to see if it's even possible for me to have one, like you. I don't think it's the norm unless you have a condition or a reason for your midwife to query it being possible...

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betty14 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,621	I think you only see one if you have any issues and your mw requests it.... I am seeing an anethetist because when I had surgery I had a bronchial spasm and had to be resuscitated so they want me to see them in case on the very slim chance I need a GA they are hyper aware! So my guess would be that it's something to do with your scoliosis X x x

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Jucakey Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 83	I have to go next week too. I was in a car accident 1 year ago and my backs playing up so I think this is why I have to go. Eugh the thought of needles in my back makes me feel sick xx

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MrsBrooks Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 237	I'm having one cos I broke my back coming up to 4 years ago and it's still causes me a lot of problems. Think it's just to see that if u did want an epidural, would it be feasible. Better finding out earlier than on the day! x

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Sunshine12 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 10,587	Ah OK. Im guessing its because of my scoliosis in that case. Many thanks. x

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dizz Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,408	I have to go for one - purely because I'm fat.

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beth_terri Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scarborough Posts: 6,971	Ive never heard of this? xx

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