Bloody hell, I got my bloods done at booking appointment (already knew I was negative), blood test at 16 weeks to determine type of baby and ruled out a few weeks later that no anti-D needed. This just seems all round wildly incompetent, I mean no harm done as a precaution but why it was left so late is baffling! I’m really sorry. You don’t need this agg at all. I’d keep notes and names and if more things happen perhaps contact PALS to not necessarily complain (yet!) but to have it all noted so they can improve the service. And if you have the same midwife every time maybe ask for a new one? People are late! Shit happens! Compassion is free xx
I'm so sorry that happened to you. I had the anti-d injection after my 28-week appt, but they took my blood to determine the baby's type at my 12-week scan (shes positive and im negative). Absolutely stand up for yourself - I have had a separate issue where I didn't feel heard at all because they failed to tell me some basic information which led me to make decisions that I wouldn't have made had they told me. They acted like I was stupid and difficult, and so I had to be *that* person in order for them to listen and take me seriously. Always advocate for yourself! Sending you ❤️🤗
Unfortunately the only way that’s helped me is to put in a formal complaint at the hospital and all of a sudden people have been treating me better and the sister in charge called me to apologise about some of the bad comms and behaviour of the various staff that had impacted my experience
I'd call your triage department and explain and ask to be given a new midwife who's going to support you better
I have no idea why bloods couldn’t be done as I had blood group bloods done after 27 weeks? I’ve had similar experiences with midwives and have found that you can’t give up with them you need to keep pushing for what you think you need xx