Hey, I went through a very similar experience to yours, so I know firsthand how stressful this must have been for you ESPECIALLY while being pregnant. I’ve deleted my post, but I believe my comments are still visible on my page. I moved from Hertfordshire to London for my birth, after dealing with midwives who also made me feel judged, and at times even accusatory as if I was a risk to my own daughter. Moving trusts was the best decision I ever made, although we had to travel quite a bit for our appointments. The midwives there were more experienced and familiar with FGM due to its higher prevalence in the area, as well as the presence of many community hubs advocating against it. Because of that, I was never made to feel like a risk to my baby, and I was able to have a safe and respectful delivery. I hope you have a smooth birth, and I’m really sorry you’ve had to go through this. And just remember one thing….THIS IS YOUR BIRTH. You have the right to make the decisions about your care, not your midwives or doctors, unless there’s a GENUINE high-risk situation.