Being called Mum/Mummy by health professionals

[NicciLovesSundays]

Just wondering if you have experienced being called Mum/Mummy by anyone during your pregnancy (eg at scans, antenatal appointments etc) and how you feel about it?

Oh gosh, it's a friendly term and an easy way of communicating, I can't believe I'm even replying to this but it's fascinating how many self righteous, nit pickers are ready to turn all diva re how they are addressed. I've friends who have lost babies at varied stages in pregnancy and after birth and each of them would be gutted to not be considered a mummy for the person who has a problem being called mummy before baby is born.

I’m pregnant with my first (and overjoyed to be pregnant) but being referred to as mum/mummy winds me up. I’m not a mother, I’m a pregnant woman. It’s partly and identity thing but also if something did go wrong with the pregnancy, I think having been referred to as ‘mum’ before having the baby would be so much more upsetting. It feels too pre-emptive and it unsettles me as someone who is always a bit anxious things could go wrong

They don’t need to remember my name but it’s not always necessary to tack ‘mum’ on to the end of a question, I know the question is to me

Interesting to read the range of views on this.

Get used to.it. Once your child's at school, you'll be promoted from 'mum' to 'child name's mum' so at least you'll have some identity

Don't think anyone has said this to me I wouldn't mind it but it doesn't seem like a good idea before DC is safely here, for reasons others have mentioned. When meeting new midwives etc. they have checked if DH "is dad" rather than assuming though. Think the only time I've been called a mum is at NCT as they needed to split into mums and dads.

Think the only time I've been called a mum is at NCT as they needed to split into mums and dads.

Wonder how welcome this makes same sex couples feel.....