4 weeks till i can see a midwife?

[mewannabubba]

i am 4 weeks preg as of tomorrow(i think) i called the doctors surgery and they said i cant see the midwife till 8 weeks....so no blood test etc for another month.
they didn't ask who i was or see if i was high risk they just told me to come back at 8 weeks
is there anything i should be doing medical wise till then? i have asthma have a steroid inhalor and one that stops the airways constricting

 

[leahtaba]

You should be taking a pregnancy vitamin that contains folic acid. You could go for a chat with your gp if you want advice, it is frustrating not being seen by a midwife until eight weeks x

 

[x_Rainbow_x]

It's a pain, I'm high risk and I had to wait until 8 weeks aswell. Doesnt put your mind at rest I no. Just take your vitamins and don't overdo stuff as your body is going into protect mode.
X

 

[Belle2528]

I'm the same. Couldn't believe it when I rang. She just made me an appointment for when I'm 8 weeks and that was that. I booked in to see my GP as I have a chronic illness and needed to check my medications were ok. We sorted meds and then anything baby related will wait until first midwife appointment.

Xxx

 

[RaspberryK]

Think that's pretty standard but it's annoying as it makes the scan longer away.
Xx

 

[jenb]

during my 1st pregnancy i had to wait untill 10 weeks for my booking appt at my gp surgery and it will be the same this time

 

[AP]

I was high risk and not seen til 8 weeks. Its pretty standard

 

[StaceyKor]

I was 2 days off 10 weeks when i first seen a midwife and just over 9 weeks first pregnancy. I think its pretty standard here in the uk but it does seem like a long wait. If you have any concerns regarding medication you would be better to make an appointment and speak to your gp. A lot of the time midwives wont know everything about certain medications. Congrats on your pregnancy xx

 

[mewannabubba]

suddenly the tww isnt so bad lol

 

[StaceyKor]

Haha yeah its over in the blink of an eye by comparison x

 

[kaliegh]

i am 4 weeks preg as of tomorrow(i think) i called the doctors surgery and they said i cant see the midwife till 8 weeks....so no blood test etc for another month.
they didn't ask who i was or see if i was high risk they just told me to come back at 8 weeks
is there anything i should be doing medical wise till then? i have asthma have a steroid inhalor and one that stops the airways constricting

This was not the case with me. With my 1st i found out i was pregnant at 6 weeks had a doctors appointment straight away as they check your weight and prescribe you folic acid and vitamin D tablets. I had my check in appointment at 10 weeks where you meet your midwife and first scan at 12 weeks. I did not have to wait till 8 weeks to see my GP