Blood Tests

Hi everyone, so I have to have my bloods taken on Monday but I have a very extreme fear of needles (I know that sounds silly) but does anyone have any recommendations like a numbing cream that will steady my nerves a little bit? I’m in the uk and I’m scared that I’ll just reject the blood test which I need to have during my pregnancy.

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i use emla cream!! i’m the worst for getting bloods done, put it on an hour before and put plastic wrap over it, try bring someone with you so they can talk to you and distract you xx

@Jasmine does it completely numb the area? And my partner will be with me lol he hasn’t seen me have needles before so I had to warn him that I’m a little bit nervous when it comes to having them done xx

yeah it does, i’m the same i absolutely hate hate hate needles and you can’t feel a thing, drink a lot of water before hand so they can find a vein more easier also xx

Hey I have the same phobie and couldn’t ignore it since got pregnant. I distract myself either talking to the person who’s taking blood or my husband , honestly it’s not that bad. You will be fine, take a deep breath :)

Make sure you’re hydrated and warm & it’s so much easier to find a vein quickly! My partner uses TKTX numbing cream for tattoos, I’ve never tried it for blood tests but he’s awful with needles and has a full leg & arm sleeve😂

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