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<blockquote data-quote="azure" data-source="post: 914193" data-attributes="member: 39639"><p>A birth plan isnt "pointless" at all! What a weird thing for him to say. Every pregnant lady understands that birth can vary but having a birth plan lets the midwives know your preferences. I found the hospital was very good at sticking to mine and weaving it into my induction.</p><p></p><p>I saw the obstetric team plus my diabetes consultant ( all in one room) at around 7 or 8 weeks, then had a scan at 12 weeks and more hospital appointments roughly every four weeks, interspersed with appointments with my local midwife. My team was great and I felt really cared for. My diabetes consultant only came to the occasional appointment. Often it was my DSN.</p><p></p><p>Taking someone with you is a great option as it's less stressful. The appointments are for you and baby so don't let them bully you. Take a list of questions and if you don't understand anything, just ask. They're there to help you both.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azure, post: 914193, member: 39639"] A birth plan isnt "pointless" at all! What a weird thing for him to say. Every pregnant lady understands that birth can vary but having a birth plan lets the midwives know your preferences. I found the hospital was very good at sticking to mine and weaving it into my induction. I saw the obstetric team plus my diabetes consultant ( all in one room) at around 7 or 8 weeks, then had a scan at 12 weeks and more hospital appointments roughly every four weeks, interspersed with appointments with my local midwife. My team was great and I felt really cared for. My diabetes consultant only came to the occasional appointment. Often it was my DSN. Taking someone with you is a great option as it's less stressful. The appointments are for you and baby so don't let them bully you. Take a list of questions and if you don't understand anything, just ask. They're there to help you both. [/QUOTE]
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