DH family history

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Hi all

It dawned on me today that in the many antenatal appts I have had, including my Booking appt, they have not asked anything about my DH, apart from his name, dob, occupation and whether he smokes. Surely his health and family history is important right?

Please tell me this isn't normal

My partner was asked a lot of family history questions at booking appt.

The same happened to me. I book the appointment by phone and I was asked the date of my last period. Nothing else about my or DH health, no tips, no advise. Though a week later I received a booklet with some information about antenatal tests and websites where to look for more information.
My appointment with the midwife is in 10 days, and DH hopes he's welcome, though nowhere mentions whether he must/can/cannot come.

Had your husband been with you at the appointments?

@SunnyDay your husband is welcome at all your appointments if you so wish. It's not compulsory he goes, so he can pick and choose which ones he attends if any

My husband came to the booking appointment. All of the health questions such as family history etc were directed at both of us at the booking appointment.

My DH has been to all my appts apart from booking appt which is where they asked me his name etc as mentioned earlier. The only other thing they asked was did I ever feel threatened by his behaviour. Nothing else about his medical history.

They asked me a massibe questionnaire about mine and my family history though

I wonder if they didn't ask it because he wasn't there at the time they would normally ask it. You could always mention it to your midwife the next time you see them.

Questions about his behaviour towards you is totally normal.