What are you worried about?
Choose what feels closest. You do not need the right medical words.
Safety note
This is a communication tool to help you prepare what to say. It does not provide medical advice, diagnose symptoms or replace maternity triage, midwives, doctors, emergency care or local NHS guidance. If you are worried something is seriously wrong, contact your maternity unit, NHS 111 or 999.
Help me ask for this to be checked today.
Help me say it clearly so it is heard.
Words for calling triage and asking for review.
Ask for pain or new symptoms to be taken seriously.
Ask for things to be slowed down and explained.
Words for asking your baby to be checked now.
Ask what has been checked, what the plan is and when you will be reviewed again.
In your own words
Build a clear, calm sentence using your own answers. Nothing is saved.
If you feel unsafe or need urgent help, use the urgent help button at the top of the screen.
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