Kings antenatal - consultant referral for fibroid?

[monniemae]

Just wondered if anyone else had experience at Kings of pregnancy with large, obstructive fibroid?

I was told by GP and at first mw appointment to expect a referral to the consultant, that I'd see them by my second scan (I think the GP said the first scan). However no one's referred me and the midwives since have been very dismissive of the reasons - I udnerstand they must see a huge proportion of women with fibroids and that 99% of the time they aren't a problem. Mine however is huge (12 x 12 at 12 week scan, and growing) and attached to the cervix, blocking the exit. The sonographer was clear that the type of fibroid I have, and where it is, is not going to be able to move out of the way. Presumably it may shrink but again the kind of fibroid makes that unlikely apparently.

At my last midwife appointment I asked again about complications, implications etc, and the midwife again was dismissive / unconcerned, saying that I'd get scanned again at 32, 36 weeks etc. She didn't look at the notes about where it is and the notes from sonographer and GP and earlier gynacology reports.

I'm not really worried as I know whatever happens it will get addressed eventually, but at this stage - 22 weeks - my friend who was with Lewisham had seen a consultant about her fibroids, and I'm also alarmed that no one has talked to me about complications although I've asked. Google tells me that I'm at increased risk of PPH and premature delivery but I've no idea if this is accurate or not!

Any thoughts from anyone who's had similar preg experiences at Kings?

[Fuschia]

I haven't, but I wonder if you can just go in to the mau and see a dr there? That would get you into the system

[Smiler]

Agree with fuschia, or you could ring Kings direct (MAU) and explain your concerns, and/or challenge the midwife you are registered with / complain.

[monniemae]

Thanks for these, also had lovely PM from someone with similar experience so feel a bit more relaxed. Will call MAU(don't have a named midwife yet...)