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Ladies, need your help
Hi,
I am part of another forum as well as this one and through chatting with the ladies on there is has become apparent that the level of maternity service you get is dependent on your postcode. Some ladies are not even getting a 20 wks scan which is ridiculous. One of the ladies has started a petition to 10 Downing street to get Equal Materity rights for all. Please could you take 5 mins of your time to sign it as this effects all of us.
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/MaternityServs/
Many thanks
S xx
I am part of another forum as well as this one and through chatting with the ladies on there is has become apparent that the level of maternity service you get is dependent on your postcode. Some ladies are not even getting a 20 wks scan which is ridiculous. One of the ladies has started a petition to 10 Downing street to get Equal Materity rights for all. Please could you take 5 mins of your time to sign it as this effects all of us.
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/MaternityServs/
Many thanks
S xx
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Done!!!!!
Tx
However, I realise we still don't all get the same treatment so think the petition is very valid, so get signing everyone!!
Mummym - I'm in Edinburgh too and knew from friends not to expect a 20 wk scan. But it's interesting to learn that this is changing in May. I will be 20wks in May, I wonder if I stand a chance of getting anotehr scan ?
Suz x
Sarah xx
Can't believe they have stopped the 20 week scan in Edinburgh! It's just ridiculous. I got mine in Aberdeen (only be reintroduced in the last couple of years apparently) and they found a minor problem with one of baby's kidneys that needs to be monitored. If I hadn't had that scan then no one would be doing anything because it wouldn't have been picked up... I have to have another 2 scans then he'll be scanned himself once born. Wouldn't be getting any of that care without the 20 week scan.
I'm furious about the lack of standard care in some areas. These scans are essential and we shouldn't have to fight for them. But I'm preaching to the converted here!
Unfortunately it's not just Edinburgh that doesn't offer 20 wks scans, there are a few other areas that are the same.
My personal issue is with MW care, I was seen at 9 wks for my booking and saw my MW for the second time yesterday and am now 24+5. This is quite common place now, some ladies are going from booking appointment to 28 wks, whereas others are seen at 10, 15, 18, 20 for scan, 24 and so on. The level of care across the country needs to be equal for all and that is what we are hoping to achieve.
Once again, thanks you for your support
S xx