Let your doctor or midwife know you're committed to having a normal birth. I start oh yes, i have a few and then I am sitting quaietly trying to remember what I wanted to ask her, so i decided that this … I had no idea what to expect as a first-time soon-to-be mom. Take a deep breath, grab a pencil and write down some of those questions, because you'll want to have them with you at your first prenatal visit with your obstetrician or midwife. Tell the midwife how you have been feeling and whether you have had any symptoms that aren’t normal. KatB79 Well-Known Member. Some of these questions I did ask during the interview. An average appointment lasts 30 to 45 minutes.
Whether its your first pregnacy, or you’ve been down this road a number of times, you’ll have lots of questions to ask your midwife during your pregnancy. Hi Hayley, at my 28 week appt the mw did take bloods again, but it was just like at my booking appt - they take them and send them away (and then I assume they contact you if it shows up anything).Not entirely sure what they were testing for though . You’re halfway to your due date, and most women begin to feel baby move for the first time between 18 and 23 weeks. Some came up when we were trying to explain our home birth decision to family.. All of these questions are important, and the answers can help clue you into whether a particular midwife or obstetrician will be able to support you through a successful natural birth.

Joined: Mar 25, 2014 Messages: 601 Likes Received: 0. But even if you do have an easy and good rapport, there are some questions which, no matter how carefully worded, could be classified as too much information. Be sure to ask specifically about vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates if you have had a previous c-section. Sep. 27, 2018. Pregnancy is an exciting, 40-week journey, and you’ll go to your OB-GYN or midwife’s office often as your baby develops. Get a list of questions you can ask your doctor or midwife so you'll know exactly what's okay -- and what's not okay -- while you're on bedrest. I have had 2 previous c-sections. Physicians typically recommend monthly appointments for your first two trimesters, beginning at eight weeks or so after your last normal period. Generally, you’ll see your midwife monthly until you’re 28 weeks pregnant, then biweekly until you’re 36 weeks, and then weekly until you have your baby. questions for midwife on my 28 weeks app.

And add your own – if you have a suggestion, please let us know in the comments and I will add it above. Discussion in 'Third Trimester' started by KatB79, Jul 18 , 2014. Hello, Thank you so much for sharing these questions, will definitely be using this list to find our next dr. Ask early and often.

Questions to ask your midwife at 20 weeks pregnant The 20 week mark in your pregnancy is another big milestone! Share.

Keeping open lines of communication between you and your midwife will help you to relax and enjoy your pregnancy as much as possible. The first prenatal visit usually happens between weeks 8 and 10, but it's a good idea to let … Some we asked in later prenatal appointments. While it doesn’t make sense to ask a potential midwife all of these questions in an interview, this is also by no means an exhaustive list.You can pick and choose according to your own needs and wishes. If you have any questions about birthing plans and what you’ve been thinking about it’s a good time to ask. 9 Questions I Should've Asked My OB-GYN Before My 20-Week Ultrasound. A cheat-sheet for all those questions to ask your midwife and the answers you’ll want when you fall pregnant.
First one was at 39 weeks (went in because we were first timers and I panicked thinking I wasn’t feeling the baby move!) This is also a good time to ask the clinic what tests and screenings are offered during the prenatal period. Ask questions about the likelihood of you having a normal birth. You’re now in the home stretch, and these next 10-14+ weeks or so may be a whirlwind of preparation, nervous jitters, elation, discomfort–and everything in between. Pregnant? You’ve made it to week 28–oh my! Which is why we’ve written this intriguing article. I’ve been tired a lot so at my 28 week appointment I’ll ask my midwife to check my iron levels, I know they got low in my first pregnancy. 3rd trimester questions to ask your doctor July 03, 2017 Here's a list of 20 third trimester pregnancy questions to ask your doctor or midwife when you go in for your next visit. By Steph Montgomery. The following checklist suggests questions that you might ask your obstetrician or midwife; Write down all your questions to ask at your appointment, no matter how basic they seem, being well informed is … Ask Your Doctor These Questions.