Midwife visit post-birth - anyone know what happens when they don't show up...?

[Ginster]

Hi all,

Hoping someone might know...

1 week post-birth and was due our 3rd midwife visit today (Kings, East Team). Requested afternoon as we were busy this morning.

I've waited in all afternoon and no visit (hours are til 5pm and it's now 5.20pm)

I've not heard anything. Called and left a message but know that's unlikely to be picked up til Tues (Bank Hol on Mon)

So what now? Could someone still show today? (Not sure if they have to see everyone on their list even if late) or will someone just show up Tuesday?? Info I have doesn't mention what will happen with a no show.

[Peachpie]

The same thing happened to me and I had slipped off the radar somehow. I waited all weekend till Monday wondering if anyone would turn up. In the end I had to ring them,they were very apologetic! I would ring every number you have got. Particularly if you are worried about anything. Midwives work all the time. Someone will come and see you. Best of luck. X

[Bonfire2010]

They came out and saw me for a check up on New Years Day, so I would think they will work on the Bank Holiday. I would ring them and see what's happened.

[Ginster]

Hi all,

Thanks for the replies. They called me Saturday morning and came out to me first. Apparently an admin error meant my name didn't get put in the right place on the Friday list. I did mention that there is no info given on what happens if you're forgotten. And apparently they work 365 days!

I had the helpline and other numbers if needed it was more a question of staying in (for nothing) and having no "active" way of contacting other than leaving a voicemail.