I was supposed to have my c-section pre-assessment yesterday but the clinic staff never turned up. I'm a bit nervous about a section as it is for medical reasons following birth injuries. So I have to have an emergency one if I go into labour first. I had lots of questions relating to this.
In the end a midwife from labour ward came up to see me and gave me some stockings and a prescription for antacids with some leaflets.
Aside from the fact I had to wait in the hospital for four hours with a toddler as people ummed and ahhhd (wasn't allowed to rebook as only a doctor can book you in and my c-section is next week so there isn't time) so was completely off my head, all they did was swipe my nostrils for MRSA and send me off to take blood.
They didn't do blood pressure or any other checks. And the midwife said she had no idea what is supposed to happen at the appointment so she couldn't give any advice. Someone will ring me before the operation to tell me what time to come in and answer any questions (they think).
So helpful ladies of MN, is there anything I should have learnt at this appointment or am I equipped enough?
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What should have happened at c-section pre-assessment???
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RubyrooUK · 09/03/2013 09:27
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