Consultant appointment

Hey! I’m in the exact same boat and have no idea what to expect 😩 so following this! Xx

Not sure exactly what they will ask because I was referred for other reasons but in terms of BMI being a 'risk' (rolls eyes) please read advice from Sarah Wickham https://www.sarawickham.com/ before your appt. She is an absolute queen for advocating, giving evidence based evaluation and busting myths around induction and BMI being a risk factor.
Hope that helps 🙂

I had one in my last pregnancy they just run through healthy eating, the risk of pregnancy diabetes and other health problems, and they spoke about the growth scans i was asked to have because of it x

Mine just spoke to me about the pregnancy, the risk of preeclampsia and that’s why I was on aspirin. And then asked if it was okay to refer me to a dietitian. Said I’d have growth scans and said he was happy to not see me again til I’m 36 weeks as long as everything stays the same x

I was a high BMI mum, higher dose of folic acid, aspirin, gestation diabetes test, extra growth scan.

Had a great birth, spontaneous quick labour. Midwives were happy for me to have the pool if I wanted it (but I didn’t). I would say that he had a tongue tie and that is common with the folic acid.

aw I’m glad to hear your labour went so well! Did they say that you could give birth in the pool or just use it for pain relief? X

I think for pain relief, but didn’t take them up. My body shouted to me to get on all fours but I couldn’t keep position so ended up on my back which was my only regret!

Thank you all soooo much. My BMI is only just over the threshold but I knew it would be and that’s fine, just have that ‘fat camp’ fear of what it could be like going forward. Really appreciate everyone’s comments.
So is a water birth sometimes not recommended if you have a high BMI? So pleased you had a positive birth and you and baby are ok 🤍 xx

I’ve been advised I’m not allowed to give birth in the pool bc of my bmi xx

oh really? What’s the rational they’ve given you for that? X

Their rationale can be if they need to lift you out they won’t be able to. I think that does depend on overall weight tho.

they’ve said bc my pregnancy is already high risk and I’m about chunky they wouldn’t be able to lift me out 🤣 fair but still gutted about it xx

Urgh that’s a bit meh isn’t it. I guess depending on actual weight but I’m pretty sure with a birth partner present and staff they could get someone out to a higher weight than they allow, and also there’s often signs before an emergency happens (I’m a nurse) so would most likely be able to get the woman out of the pool safely before anything may happen.
Urgh so much stigma and barriers with a ‘high BMI’, I’m dreading it all 🙈 thank you for your replies though I appreciate it xx