What happens at 24 week appointment?

[Laura80]

I have my 24 week check up this week. What will happen? Do i need to give blood?

 

[CC94]

Mine was just a normal check up, nothing done or taken.

 

[Maple_Fairy]

Do they not start going through your birth plan at this point? I’m sure my Midwife said that’s what we would be doing at my next appointment ...

 

[ClairAye]

I think it can be different where you live? I'm in the UK and 24 was normal however 28 was bloods. (my youngest just turned 5 though so I hope nothing has changed lol)

 

[Emsabub]

I think it can be different where you live? I'm in the UK and 24 was normal however 28 was bloods. (my youngest just turned 5 though so I hope nothing has changed lol)

You’re right! 24 was a standard check, 28 had bloods I didn’t do my birth plan however until my last appointment at 36 weeks, it wasn’t even necessary because like I was told in most cases birth plans aren’t even followed because anything can happen.

 

[Laura80]

Thanks girls. I hate giving blood, got another 4 weeks before I’ve to worry about it.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

You're sure lucky you don't have a clotting disorder or a chronic disease - getting blood drawn is nothing to me, honestly!

I give myself a shot in the belly every day (soon to be 2) and I get my blood drawn once a month to check how the blood thinner is treating me. When I'm not pregnant, I get my blood drawn at least every 3 months to check my thyroid levels. It's just a little prick.. I'll admit I don't like to watch the blood come out...