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Midwife service in my area
Does anyone have similar service in their area? Need to get this off my chest..
I don't have a mid-wife and have seen 3 so far (I'm now six months). I've been told anyother midwife from another ward may even deliver my baby. Visits to see mw take place at GP surgery who never seem to have free appointments. The only days they allow mw visits are on Fridays 9 - 11. So that means on average MW can see 4 women every friday. My visits are still monthly, and works out to be end of each month but struggling as each time I call to book I'm told to call 2 weeks in advance, when I do, I'm told to call closer to date, when I do, I'm told they don't have any free time available!!!
I was allocated to a midwife unit at the hospital and they are only there 8.30 - 9.30. So far none have ever picked up the phone or returned messages. Any problems and I'm adviced to visit A & E. When all I want is some reassurance about the things happening that scare me and not an emergency.
To be honest, if it weren't for all you women on the chatroom that post really useful information... I would be clueless! So thanks to you all!!
I don't have a mid-wife and have seen 3 so far (I'm now six months). I've been told anyother midwife from another ward may even deliver my baby. Visits to see mw take place at GP surgery who never seem to have free appointments. The only days they allow mw visits are on Fridays 9 - 11. So that means on average MW can see 4 women every friday. My visits are still monthly, and works out to be end of each month but struggling as each time I call to book I'm told to call 2 weeks in advance, when I do, I'm told to call closer to date, when I do, I'm told they don't have any free time available!!!
I was allocated to a midwife unit at the hospital and they are only there 8.30 - 9.30. So far none have ever picked up the phone or returned messages. Any problems and I'm adviced to visit A & E. When all I want is some reassurance about the things happening that scare me and not an emergency.
To be honest, if it weren't for all you women on the chatroom that post really useful information... I would be clueless! So thanks to you all!!
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I hope you have a problem free pregnancy so you dont have to call on them to much, as for appointments have a pregnant pap on next time you call and tell them you want an appointment made there and then because this keeps happening to you! Dont let the doctors surgery hitlers (receptionists) put you off, its not acceptable.
i have also seen a different MW every time i've been to checkups only the student MW is the same and at the mo i feel like i trust her more as its continuosly her face i see.
Mother1 hope you dont mind me asking but where about do you live? you situation sound the same as mine so i'm just curious to know if we have the same MW team.
Grrrr.
Lija - I'm in the borough of Greenwich as well and with Queen Elizabeth hospital as it's the closest to my house. Also can't get hold of the NCT lady that organises classed in Greenwich as well. I think her name is Alison...
As Poz said, I should complain. Just worried if I do if things will get worse as the receptionist aren't friendly at all. Patients are always complaining there!
Septembermama
When I come on again later or tomorrow will post properly just sorting myself out at the minute.
xx
if you are worried about anything, and cannot get seen, just try your GP - he may be arsey with you, but just tell him that you cannot get to see the MW, and if he would like to make the arrangements for you to see them, you would be very happy.
can you try your community manager? usually based at the hospital, they are in charge of all community teams and midwives.
as much as hate saying it, you could write to the Chief executive of the trust or PCT telling how disgusted that you are of the lack of care. or even your local MP......