u/finickyferret

First Appointment - Public

Hello everyone! You were all so helpful last time that I’m back. I’m going public in Galway.

I just got my initial letter from the hospital today for my first consultant appointment (around 13 weeks). Is this the booking appointment I’ve heard about?

It also says to book my scan appointment with the midwives. Is that separate to the consultant appointment? Or what is that?

Thank you so much. ☺️

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u/finickyferret — 1 day ago

FTM Galway - public vs private?

Hi guys,
I am very newly pregnant (found out last week!) and am unsure of what I’m meant to be doing. I had a fairly anti-climactic GP appointment (not my usual GP in the practice) and have provisionally opted for public maternity care. They did say to let them know if I change my mind, so I’m doing a lot of thinking!

I have very good health insurance so was debating whether to go private - I’m 31F, fairly fit & healthy, my BMI is on the higher side (36) and no medical conditions so was thinking public would be suitable?

Would love to hear any input from Galway based mums!

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u/finickyferret — 10 days ago