Hello,
I am currently about 10 weeks pregnant and at my booking appointment the midwife told me that I would be getting some extra appointments due to my higher BMI to monitor the babies growth.
I am not really concerned about being a 'higher risk' because although I have a high BMI I am fit and healthy and I have just always weighed more than I should due to my build. However I was wondering if anyone had any details of the extra appointments you do tend to have because of this?
The midwife advised I should ring to book at appointment with her when I know when I will be 16 weeks. I was wondering if anyone has had this additional 16 week appointment and what to expect from it.
I also have read that it can be more difficult for abdominal ultrasounds if you have extra weight around your stomach. I don't mind if its rougher or more likely to bruise but I was wondering how difficult it would actually be to see? I dont have an awful lot of fat around my stomach but obviously there is a bit there. I was planning to book an appointment for a private scan on when i would be 11.5/12 weeks but dont want to be disappointed and wondered if i should wait for the NHS scan?
Sorry for all the rambling thoughts but any information from people who have experienced this will help to settle my mind!