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12 week scan, do they weigh you?

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Girlmama3 · 27/04/2021 11:45

I’ve had my scan letter and it says they weigh me. I’ve never had that before.

I’m not having the screening as I’m having the harmony test. Will that mean they won’t? I’m really paranoid about my weight and don’t want dp knowing.

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pixiedust21 · 27/04/2021 11:49

I had my scan yesterday and it was done in two parts - the scan (where my partner was allowed in) and then the screening/blood test and my partner had to go back and wait downstairs for that bit. They didn't weigh me for the scan but they did before taking bloods, which I didn't realise they would do. But I was just on my own for that bit if that helps at all.

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Girlmama3 · 27/04/2021 11:52

Thank you. It says they’ll weigh me, scan me and then take blood. I’m not having the screening though so definitely won’t need the blood. I had some taken last week.

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pixiedust21 · 27/04/2021 11:53

@Girlmama3 oh right, really not sure then! Did you have your weight taken at your booking in appointment? Not sure why they'd want to weigh you before the scan to be honest!

Chelyanne · 27/04/2021 11:55

They weighed me when I had the bloods done for screening. They said it's just a rough guide so I could keep shoes on, not a big deal they just noted it and didn't tell me the number. Even if dh had been with me he couldn't go in that room as there were 2 staff members so not big enough with social distancing rules.

sylbunny · 27/04/2021 11:56

If you don't want the screening then you can ask not to be weighed I think.

rulesofthecar · 27/04/2021 11:57

My experience was exactly the same as Chelyanne. Weighed when I had the bloods done, and DH was outside. Two members of staff and they didn’t mention my weight to me at all.

Worriesome · 27/04/2021 11:58

@Girlmama3 they didn’t weigh me at mines, I haven’t been weighed since my booking in appointment which was around week 9

EssentialHummus · 27/04/2021 11:58

I was asked weight at the booking in appt and then weighed prior to screening bloods, so you may not be.

OP, what’s the backstory? Your partner presumably sees you (and your weight) every day and if you’re planning to have them at the birth they’ll likely see worse!

namechangemarch21 · 27/04/2021 11:59

The weight will affect your pregnancy though OP - I don't mean that in a scary way, but if it puts you in a category where you might need to be consultant-led, they'll need to know that, and they're doing it based on risks to you/the baby. They're not going to say anything negative to you about it. I'm sure you could say unless its important you'd rather not know. I wouldn't expect your DP to be in the room with you at all for that bit.

UpAt5amAgain · 27/04/2021 11:59

Yes but as PP said it's a rough guide. It's to offer support to those who might not be a healthy weight, either under or overweight. Those women might need some additional input during their pregnancy.

My DP wasn't there at the time though it was just me.

Violet1988 · 27/04/2021 12:00

I'm guessing the weighing at the scan is to get as close as possible to a pre pregnancy weight recorded for you. They would normally weigh someone at booking in appointment but that's usually done on the phone at the moment, so 12 week scan is usually the first time they see you.

mamamalt · 27/04/2021 12:01

Even if you don't have bloods I expect you will still be weighed as it's for your bmi in your notes I think. But as with all of your antenatal care, you can absolutely say that you decline that part.
The reasoning is private to you and something you can discuss with your midwife if you feel you need to.

lockdownbabyx · 27/04/2021 12:01

I also had my dating scan and screening done yesterday. I had my scan with DP and then for the blood test I went in on my own while he waited outside. They did weigh me before the blood test and even though I saw the number, the phlebotomist didn't mention it or talk about it x

Cotswoldmama · 27/04/2021 12:03

I was never weighed I think I might have been asked my weight at the booking app with my first son but otherwise I was never weighed after that or at all with my second, it don't think they even asked my weight then.

SwayingInTime · 27/04/2021 12:04

It’s for the screening test, you can decline if not having that. It’s often used as an opportunity to ask a routine question about domestic abuse so it would be helpful if you go along with an alternative request to eg. Provide urine sample down the corridor, or attend at least a couple of appointments alone in the future.

FeistySheep · 27/04/2021 12:05

Yeah, they need to know your weight, both for calculating meds later and also in case your weight puts you at risk of complications etc. If you are overweight, you might be offered extra scans or similar - you wouldn't want to miss out on these if they might help protect your baby?

I guess every hospital/area has a different method. My midwife just asked me to tell her what my weight was at my booking appointment, and I knew what it was so that was fine. I am obviously not overweight though, so maybe if I looked a bit more borderline she might have asked to weigh me.

Can you work around the crux of the prblem? Like maybe ask your husband to look away when you get on scales?

WannabeMathematician · 27/04/2021 12:07

Just FYI they might still take your blood so they know your blood type.

altlife · 27/04/2021 12:09

I am the same as you, really not comfortable DH (or anyone) knowing my weight.

Not sure about scan but at my booking appointment they weighed me. I made it clear that I would appreciate they do not say my weight or BMI out loud as I don't wish for DH to hear it, and they were very happy to do this.

disneymad85 · 27/04/2021 12:10

They weighed me at my 12 week scan yesterday and measured my height. It was before the scan and before my partner was allowed in (they have to wait outside and just come in for the scan).

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Girlmama3 · 27/04/2021 12:20

Thanks all. I tore a ligament in my back when I was 6 weeks pg. I’ve put on over half a stone as I can’t physically move much. I had lost a stone and a half so it’s a real sore point for me. I’ll be panicking for the next two weeks 😩

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Sansa87 · 27/04/2021 13:07

They weighed me at my 12 week scan so they could print off the growth chart for baby. It’s the only time I’ve been weighed, but obviously makes sure baby is growing correctly using fundal measurements.

With all due respect, you and oh are having a baby together, & whilst I am assuming, you love each other, & unless he’s a complete dickhead, he is not going to care about a number on a scale. If he does, tel him he’s not invited to the scan.

My oh wasn’t allowed in the room where they did the weight check/bloods/flu jab though. Just the scan.

8dpwoah · 27/04/2021 14:12

They weighed me (after me giving my weight over the one at booking) at my 12 week, did last time too. I believe it's to make your growth chart which is important.
However not so important that they told me room take my boots off 🤦 so I gained some grams but also about 3cm in height since I was last pregnant. Oddly it made my BMI work out the same. But I'll be miffed if I have care decisions based on a growth chart that wasn't done accurately.

OP, I'd let them weigh you but be assured your DP won't be allowed with you at that but so won't see. Equally I do, gently, think you need to consider some support with this as weight is something you will be conscious of throughout pregnancy, there is such a thing as too little weight gain so it would be good to start thinking about your mental approach to this side of things.

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