Birth records/history

[Ca Plane Pour Moi]

Yes, I did.

Very long, very painful, involved writing to MPs when the hosp did not bother to release them. (I had an incompetent hospital.)

I do have a complete copy now, though.

Be aware that some hospitals destroy notes after a length of time too, so I'd start with calling the hospital. You also may have to pay for a copy, due to time and copying expenses.

[onthefly]

Apparently if you ask your GP to get them, then you don't have to pay.

[HotI]

my midwife requested them and i (we) received them at no cost.

Birthtalk have a blog describing the things to ask for when requesting your notes. i hope this link is ok

Retrieving your birth records after a traumatic birth : how to get them, what to do with them, and why it can be a healing step | The Truth About Traumatic Birth

if you google "monash foi" you can see the hospital procedure and costs for applying for your records through freedom of information (foi).

[Ca Plane Pour Moi]

I tried my GP but they refused, saying that only I could request them. My GP also thought I was mad for asking for a pre-TTC health check. Darn it, Australia, why do you have GPs who will actually try to help?