I went for my first midwife appointment yesterday. All seems to be going to plan, although the scan showed that I have a low lying placenta that is just 2cm from my cervix. However 95% of placentas will move up by 34 weeks so I'm not too worried - it just means a few extra ultrasounds. In fact quite a few of my friends who are in their second pregnancies have low lying placentas. It makes me wonder if it's related to subsequent pregnancies or the extra stress (and carrying) experienced during a subsequent pregnancy.
I saw a hospital doctor last week and found it quite amusing that he wants me to have an ultrasound at 28 weeks to make sure the baby is big enough - yes I'm a tall and quite skinny person but this is genetic and I have no eating disorders. My first baby was born healthy and 8 lbs 4 oz so it's hardly like I have a history of birth complications!
I've also talked to someone who is currently training in midwifery - depending how it goes she may be attending my hospital appointments with me and maybe be at the birth, as long as she's happy with my no talking, no touching rules!
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