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@Charlotte I can change hospitals to give birth but not community midwife as thats based off GP postcode. The only way I could change is to register with a different GP surgery
It depends on how comfortable you would feel to do this, but I'd ask her directly if i can change midwife and tell her i dont feel suppprted, unfortunately. Then I'd leave a pause for her to answer that. If she wanted to know why, I'd politely give a few examples. If not comfortable to do that, I'd speak to your GP and let them know you want to be referred to a community midwife outside of the surgery and tell them why. It's really important that you are comfortable and receive the information you need and she is not providing you that, you have to speak up. There will likely be plenty around the area who don't have a midwife at their GP office, and you can be referred to these.....unless you live really remotely.
I have a community midwife and though you tend to get assigned to one for continuity of care, there's a whole team working there, so if I were you I would request to have another midwife in the team take over your care. You're fully within your right to do so and they shouldn't make a big deal over it. If she's the only one there because she is GP based, contact your GP with your concerns and they should be able to assist in helping you find someone new, perhaps in a different catchment. They're there to support you - don't be afraid to speak up
You should be able to change midwives, it might be abit of a hassle but you shouldn't have someone you don't feel comfortable with. She's ment to be the one person you can be completely honest with without judgement. It's her job! Best of luck 🩷 xx
Can you not change hospitals? They have to allow you to change midwife’s