I’m also 4 weeks! I just went on the maternity website of the hospital I want to give birth at and registered. The email said they will contact me in the next 2 weeks. Last time I think I got seen around 7/8 weeks for a booking in appointment where they did bloods, urine test and height/weight/smoking test etc. I know how you feel on not wanting to jump the gun but I think it’s good to be all registered etc in case something does go wrong.
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Oh gosh I hope I’m not here for a week
Unfortunately had another small amount of bright red blood during the night so they’ve said I’ll be here another night 🥲
They said they would want to examine me if it happens again
I know I’m in the right place in case anything happens but finding it so overwhelming being on a ward with others that are close to having their babies.
They will generally see people from 7-8 weeks. Not to be too depressing but last time I was pregnant I registered immediately and then lost the baby at 8 weeks - but the midwife service weren’t told this by the early pregnancy unit so I had to tell them myself. I totally get the excitement to register but just to flag that sometimes our good old NHS can cause more harm than good! You’re pretty much guaranteed to have your first midwife appt between 8-10 weeks and then a scan at 12.
I was seen at the EPU for two pregnancies before being registered. There’s no harm in registering, but they’ll see you regardless.
To add to other’s experiences, for ours it’s a case of self referral through the chosen hospital website maternity pages. GP surgery isn’t interested. I’ve two hospitals a similar distance so looked at the reports on their maternity departments. The midwife appointments would’ve been the same for either.
This is a helpful resource for newly pregnant women https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/week-by-week/ plus the below for England.
do they have a side room they can move you to if it becomes available if you’re not already? That helped me massively, rather than being in a bay with inductions and ctg’s, I also wasn’t at the point where they could use anything but a Doppler to listen in.Oh gosh I hope I’m not here for a week
Unfortunately had another small amount of bright red blood during the night so they’ve said I’ll be here another night 🥲
They said they would want to examine me if it happens again
I know I’m in the right place in case anything happens but finding it so overwhelming being on a ward with others that are close to having their babies.
Sending love 🫶
I’m not sure if they do. The ward was full last night but now there’s only 1 other person in here. So it’s been a nice peaceful and restful afternoon. I’d love if it stayed that way
Really hoping I’m just here tonight and that’s it !
Been thinking of you! Hope you’re home soon and it’s peaceful tonight.I’m not sure if they do. The ward was full last night but now there’s only 1 other person in here. So it’s been a nice peaceful and restful afternoon. I’d love if it stayed that way
Really hoping I’m just here tonight and that’s it !
Another rough HG day for me. I wish there was a way to test ketones at home so I know if I need to go to hospital or not. I don’t want to go and waste anyone’s time if I’m fine, but also feel pretty rubbish. I’ve definitely felt worse, but the other two times I’ve been hospitalised my ketones were ++++ and I don’t know if that was maybe a bit late to leave it or if they just wouldn’t have admitted me before then.
You can buy urine test strips on Amazon.
Ketones only or ones that test glucose and protein too which can be helpful further along.
£10/100 or something.
Baby is lying in such a weird position today and it’s killing me 
I had a good birthday class at my hospital tonight. I was happy to hear they don't induce until 10 days after your due date as my Tiktok is full of people being induced at 39/40 weeks. They also told me every room has a bath which is probably common practice (I have no idea!) but happy if the birth pool is busy I can still have a bath in labour.
Yes I’ve seen this too - I think in the US it’s really common to induce asap at 38 weeks or so, so all I see is videos of women freaking out cos they have reached 39/40 weeks
I’m currently 40+5 so it definitely makes you panic!
We've just moved to the US and we met an OB and she was offering induction at 38 weeks. I had to stop myself from laughing. I haven't even gone past 36 weeks but I can definitely see where the US has higher complications/mortality with all the interventions they have already offered me!Yes I’ve seen this too - I think in the US it’s really common to induce asap at 38 weeks or so, so all I see is videos of women freaking out cos they have reached 39/40 weeks
So weird! I follow a few ladies who were TTC at the same time as me and now had their babies (US based) and they were all induced. The comments honestly! So many women saying “omg I’m 38 weeks and no signs of labour yet.. what shall I do?!” It’s scary!
It absolutely boggles my mind.
I was talking to someone at a baby store the other day who told me it was "better for the baby" to be induced and her doctor had advised her not to go to 40 weeks, but even just the tests they have - the same woman was amazing I hadn't had a glucose test and asked me why I would go against medical advice when I didn't go to medical school (And yes, yes I really did take great pleasure in informing her that I indeed did go to medical school and was a doctor
)It's scary. I think the US mortality rate is about 21/100000 compared to 9/100000 I think in the UK. I understand the need for induction, c-sections, forceps and even the right to choose if that is what you want, but pregnancy is the most natural thing in the world and that has definitely been lost in the US.
I already have 2 healthy girls, both born at 36 weeks after short labours (with one surprising us at home very quickly). Like you said, you're almost 41 weeks, as long as you and baby are safe (and unless its what you wanted) why would you add in more procedures and medications than needed.
(Yes, I am rambling but it's 3.30am baby 3 has decided my ribs are the best toy every and E2 has decided she absolutely cannot sleep unless she is next to daddy laying like a starfish so no sleep for me!
)I can't believe you are over 40 weeks now! How are you feeling?Yes I’ve seen this too - I think in the US it’s really common to induce asap at 38 weeks or so, so all I see is videos of women freaking out cos they have reached 39/40 weeks
I’m ok thank you! I had a sweep yesterday and turns out I’m 2-3cm dilated, but today not feeling that much. A few cramps and twinges and belly very tight when I’m standing up. When I’m sitting or lying down though I feel really normal. Hoping baby girl starts to do something soon!
I have been surprised at how many people I know have been encouraged to induced at the slightest thing. It seems so many people who get induced have a harder time than going in to labour naturally. Part of me wonders if induction is better for the hospital as they can almost plan their admissions more easily.
As someone who has worked in hospitals for many years, albeit not L&D, as horrible as it sounds it is easier. If you know what/who is coming in you can plan staff, rota, lunch, breaks etc and its a lot easier to deal with anything that crops up.
I saw a good video on tik tok the other day basically reminding pregnant women that just because something is offered doesn’t mean the medical professional would even accept it if they were pregnant themselves. They have to follow procedures/check boxes/cross the t’s, dot the i’s etc etc so they’d be negligent if they didn’t offer induction and something bad happened, but that’s not to say you should accept it or that they would if they were in your position!!
That's 100% true. I would say I wouldn't accept 98% of the procedures and tests I had to offer as part of my job
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