First booking appointment?

[Lauren1999]

Can anyone tell me what to expect at my first midwife booking appointment? I feel quite anxious and very nervous. I’m also over weight, will this be a problem for the midwife?
thank you in advance

Booking appointment is basically just a million questions about you really, your health, partners health, any family history of certain things etc. You can probably find the list of questions on the NHS website if you’d like to have a look beforehand. They do weigh you at your booking appointment but I don’t think it would be an issue for a midwife no. They may mention it as there are things in pregnancy that you are at higher risk of due to being overweight though x

Hi, they will ask you and the babies father lots of questions, families medical histories, alcohol use/smoking, let you know what foods to avoid etc.

They will take your bloods and calculate your BMI, if you have a higher BMI then they'll prescribe you some aspirin to take (from 12 weeks if I recall) to help prevent pre-eclampsia. I'm a bit overweight and on aspirin, it was no issue at all, just very matter of fact, your BMI is over 30 (or whatever) take aspirin. They also do oxygen levels and blood pressure.

It was absolutely fine, unknown appointments are also nerve inducing but you'll be fine! X

Its helpful to know they'll ask about your mental health, any domestic violence etc as well, so some of the questions can feel very personal. But they ask everyone

As others have said, it'll be fine! Just loads of questions really, felt more like an interview than anything else. As for being overweight - I was a bit worried about this too, but it was all very matter-of-fact. The midwife measured my height/weight, calculated BMI at 38.4, and prescribed higher dose folic acid and asprin. She also said I'd need a glucose test to check for gestational diabetes later in the pregnancy, and that I'd be under consultant-led care (although if things go smoothly with no issues then actual consultant involvement would be minimal). But it was all very matter-of-fact, there was no judgment or moralising at all. Ultimately the midwife will want what's best for you and your baby, and they know that shaming pregnant people (who are already at higher risk) about their weight/bmi will put them off from engaging in vital antenatal care. And that just leads to worse outcomes for mum and baby, which nobody wants.

I am plus size BMI 33 at booking. They will just advise you on the risks and what the guidelines are.

I.e they suggest you go consultant led as your more at risk of things such as Per eclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, bigger baby / smaller baby/ shoulder discotia etc etc. All bull craps. I had none in both pregnancies and had normal vaginal for both. 1 6lbs baby and 1 8lbs baby.

Do what's you feel best for you. They neednyour consent for referrals etc. So they can suggest or advise but you can go against this. Any kind of medical advise you don't have to do it.
You don't have to have any tests / scans etc. Or you can have all over them plus more!
Up to you.

They ask lots of personal questions and will check some basics. Weight and height . some will do bloods then or at a later date. Depending when you are seen.