Bringing children to the midwife
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Topic: Bringing children to the midwife
Posted By: Charmar
Subject: Bringing children to the midwife
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 4:24pm
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Hi!
I got my first midwife appointment tomorrow(8 weeks pregnant), but I haven't been able to find a babysitter for my 2 year old..do you think it would be ok if I brought her along? I'll bring some toys, and maybe a little treat, to hopefully keep her occupied... |
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 4:26pm
| It's to be expected really. I always took mine with me. |
Posted By: newme
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 4:35pm
| My son has been to almost all of my midwife appointments. There are normally toys there for older kids. |
Posted By: Charmar
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 4:42pm
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Oh, thats good to hear. No need to worry then, thanks:) -------------  
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 4:52pm
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DD loved coming to appointments because the midwife had an adjacent room full of toys and colouring in things. -------------  
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Posted By: MrsEmma
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 9:01pm
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I asked my midwife if she minded that DS came with me to my first appt, I was worried about that too! But she said of course and she had loads of toys to keep him occupied! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: pekay
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 9:12pm
I made mine come to me...
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 9:33pm
| yep I always took the oldest with me to them. My mw said it was good cos then she isn't a stranger turning up after baby arrives it's someone they know from seeing them at the appointments, every little helps with the transistion I guess. |
Posted By: jacobsmummy
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 10:51pm
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I took Jacob to my midwife appointments, she had toys there for him to play with etc. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: first
Date Posted: 02 November 2010 at 7:35am
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I really don't see how a midwife could mind. I know of some who do and personally on that grounds alone I wouldn't use them.
I strongly feel that your other children should be involved . They can listen to a heartbeat like anyone else and see a picture of the baby. If they feel involved at this stage surely they'll feel more accepting of the baby when it arrives. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Charmar
Date Posted: 02 November 2010 at 1:39pm
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Brought my daughter along to the midwife today, and it was all good! She was very well behaved, and got a box of toys to play with:) -------------
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Posted By: TheKelly
Date Posted: 02 November 2010 at 3:06pm
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Always take my 16month old ..and on the odd occasion my 8 year old ------------- 
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 02 November 2010 at 9:48pm
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I'm going to buck the trend and I took Ethan once and never again:) the mw was fine with it but I couldn't concentrate and he didn't like the monitor on me etc etc.. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |