How long did UK mums wait for midwife letter after self referral??

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I referred almost a month ago and not got a letter to meet midwife yet I'm nearly 9 weeks. Can anyone advise or do I need to just be more patient? Haha

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I self referred at 3.5 weeks and didn't get a letter until 10 weeks along. I had the actual appointment at exactly 12 weeks. I got worried and rang at 8 weeks and was told they don't really give appts until 12 weeks, unless something is wrong then I could go to A&E.

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Ahh! I’m so happy you asked this I’ve been wondering the same. 
I also self referred (as my GP told me). I was half expecting a phone call, but from the sounds of it I might get a letter with an appointment first? 
Is there any chance of them rejecting you? I’d hate to get to 10 weeks and get a letter saying “no”. 
🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

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You should call and follow up

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I self referred at 5 weeks and was called two days later. Booking in appointment made for 8 weeks. Received my 12 week scan date in the post about 4 days after the call

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I went through the GP, they have a midwife who works there on certain days so I went to see her when I was only 4 weeks, but I think they did it because I have PCOS. Then I got a letter from antenatal at the hospital for a booking in appt with the midwife there and I was about 8+ 5 by that point! They then book your 12 week scan once you’ve had that booking in appt x

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I would call up - I can’t remember when I got mine but think my first appointment was around 9 weeks. (Nothing to get stressed over - but just good to make sure that everything’s in the system). Good luck.

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I just called them and they booked me in for a booking appointment while I was on the phone.

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I had a call and text within 3 days of self referal online

How long did UK mums wait for midwife letter after self referral??

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