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To hate the phrase "Mummy MOT"?

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AudHvamm · 03/09/2024 13:43

I am not a fucking car, it's dehumanising. And don't even get me started on all the "Mummy" bollocks.

What's wrong with calling these Pelvic Health checks, Postnatal Physio etc?

(This rant may really be about the woeful lack of joined-up postpartum care in the UK)

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shellyleppard · 03/09/2024 15:03

First time I've heard it tbh.....

autienotnaughty · 03/09/2024 15:02

My dads 85 he gets invited in for his yearly mot

Prinnny · 03/09/2024 14:35

I’ve heard of mummy makeovers that some of the instahuns go to turkey for usually a boob job/uplift, lipo and tummy tuck but never a mummy MOT, I’m guessing it’s not the same thing 😂

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AudHvamm · 03/09/2024 14:08

ilikecatsandponies · 03/09/2024 14:04

I had one. It's done by a private physio and it's branded to differentiate it from the GP six week check which could be great or rubbish depending on your GP. It is about your core and pelvic floor.
I do think it's something which should be offered to all women not just those that can pay, and that's the bit which is worth being annoyed about.

Very much agree with your last paragraph. And that's what my anger is really about. But I was just corrected on the phone by a receptionist when I tried to book a postnatal check.

They are also for scars and scar tissue.

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AudHvamm · 03/09/2024 14:06

Opinionvoice · 03/09/2024 14:05

And I don't really want another grown adult referring to me as ' Mummy' unless they are talking to my young child about me.

This 100%

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Opinionvoice · 03/09/2024 14:05

And I don't really want another grown adult referring to me as ' Mummy' unless they are talking to my young child about me.

ilikecatsandponies · 03/09/2024 14:04

I had one. It's done by a private physio and it's branded to differentiate it from the GP six week check which could be great or rubbish depending on your GP. It is about your core and pelvic floor.
I do think it's something which should be offered to all women not just those that can pay, and that's the bit which is worth being annoyed about.

invisiblecat · 03/09/2024 14:03

It is cringeworthy. I'm with you on that one.

Opinionvoice · 03/09/2024 14:02

I have never heard this before, but when I did just now in your post, it did make me want to vomit, so YANBU.

ClemFandangooo · 03/09/2024 14:02

I've heard it lots, seen it offered on Instagram and on my local mum's Facebook group

It doesn't really bother me but can see why it would

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AudHvamm · 03/09/2024 14:01

AlisonWonderbra · 03/09/2024 13:52

Is this for the postnatal six week check? I've only ever heard it called a six week check if so.

Not sure. I never got one of those.

I'm referring to private appointments.

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longdistanceclaraclara · 03/09/2024 14:00

Also never heard of it

AlisonWonderbra · 03/09/2024 13:52

Is this for the postnatal six week check? I've only ever heard it called a six week check if so.

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AudHvamm · 03/09/2024 13:49

48Hourss · 03/09/2024 13:45

Literally never heard it referred to as that. But if I did it wouldnt bother me in the slightest. Just like when someone goes for a health check and say themselves they are going for an MOT.

Fair enough.

It's really common language for these where I live.

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SophiaJ8 · 03/09/2024 13:46

I’ve never heard anyone use this term.

Is it some awful blogger-types using it?

48Hourss · 03/09/2024 13:45

Literally never heard it referred to as that. But if I did it wouldnt bother me in the slightest. Just like when someone goes for a health check and say themselves they are going for an MOT.