Advice please

[Vonbo]

So lived in England
Had no issues having husband/partner present at Smear test.

In Scotland, it seems to be like a taboo subject and when I asked the question it was brushed under the carpet

So can any lady living on Scotland please advise as to whether women in Scotland attending for a smeat test can have a.partner present

It's not that they shouldn't, I don't think any health professional would turn away a partner who was needed for emotional support or because the person having the smear had had a bad experience previously or whatever the situation.

It's just not the norm to take a partner with you any more than a wife would accompany her DH to a prostate exam. You don't routinely take another person when giving blood, having your eyes tested, your asthma peak flow assessed. Having a baby is clearly a bit different.

As a massive needle-phobic and fainter, having a blood test or injection is the one time I do ask to bring someone with me. It’s always been gracefully accommodated except for the Covid jabs, where I ended up having to lie in a side “room” being looked after, having keeled over like I warned them I would. Not my finest hour!

But they're not there to "watch" during childbirth, they're there to actually help you get the baby out!

It has never occurred to me to take my husband with me for a smear test. So not a clue idea what the surgery would think.

I'm sure if you have your reasons they should allow you to have support.

Depends on the partner

OP didn’t return - I think it was a reverse

It's probably fine. I have had my do during certain procedures but they may want you alone at some point during the appointment (to ask DV questions etc) but your DH can support and then let you have a few minutes chat with them on your own.