frustrated with midwife

[Mrs Dragonfly]

My midwife gave me grief for still taking zofran and I called in a refill two days ago and she hasn't approved it. Neither myself or the pharmacist can reach them so I'm upset. I've only been taking it once a day, and usually end up breaking one in half that seems to help take the worst of it off so I eat regularly. Without it I feel sick after eating anything and make myself sick hungry because I'm nervous to eat.

I can't take my anxiety meds while pregnant and that's fine. But when I get anxious.I get nauseous, and the other way around because I have antotal vomit phobia.

Sorry for the long rant, I just feel beside myself and am having a pitty party.

 

[DolceBella]

I'm so sorry to hear you're having a hard time. Why does your midwife have concerns about prescribing more?

 

[Mrs Dragonfly]

Because its not natural. Honestly that's where its too far for me. Yes I do want a natural birth AMD that's my choice, but taking a medication that keeps me eating and functioning to leave my home should be my choice too. I've tried every natural remedy she can suggest and just dealing with it is not an option for me.

 

[DolceBella]

Maybe she's not the right midwife for you?

 

[Mrs Dragonfly]

She's been fantastic up until the zofran thing and DH thinks it's how upset I've been all day contributing. We'll see how I feel at my next appointment.

 

[londonangel]

Unless there's a good medical reason why she's not willing to re-prescribe it for you, I think she should just approve your prescription. I personally cannot think of much worse than feeling sick for much of the day. I felt pretty sorry for myself the few times I felt sick in the first trimester and I was only actually sick once!

It sounds like maybe the midwife is on leave or something which may be the reason she hasn't approved the new prescription. Two days isn't really that long - at my doctor's surgery you always have to wait at least 48 hours for a new prescription so maybe she'll be around on Monday to sign it? I'd guess she just hasn't been around to do it rather than that she refuses to sign it. If she does refuse, I'd get a second opinion!

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[princessatmey]

is your anti anxiety med an anti depressant as i had these through both my prev pregs (prego with no 3). Put on 20odd weeks with first an all preg second. I stopped takin tthis preg at 9wks due severe vomitin an been off since see psyciatrist an are happy for me to be off it but are sein me regular an i have my first cpn consultation nxt wk (23wks prego). My anti depressants safe i was on fluoxetine it does have side effects but commonly used in preg woman.

 

[Mummy to be x]

I don't know anything about this medicine but does your doctor agree that it's safe In pregnancy? If so I would continue with what your doing, perhaps have a chat with another mw and see what she has to say.

I'm sorry your having a hard time

 

[sashadoll]

I'm still on it at 22 weeks

 

[Pearls18]

I'm not sure what country you're in but if it's the UK I didn't think MW had that kind of responsibility (I'm not doubting it just surprised), could you not go see your GP? Hope you get it sorted