Is the dad supposed to go to your booking appointment???

I never take my partner to midwife as its just wee and blood sample. You also get basic questions about family history, so just ask him about blood clots, diabetes or any family health issues xx

I had my booking appt over the phone, and they just ask about family health history, and how you're doing. You can kind of get an idea of what they're going to be asking you from mypregnancyapp and can just go over the questions with him before the appt if he can't make it.

Just be sure to know his medical history and any medical conditions siblings or parents have.

I’m going to be taking my mum for support as my partners working and I have a fear of needles 🤣🩷. Xx

I took my partner and actually think it’s handy to have them there, for regular midwife appointments afterwards it’s totally not necessary, but for the booking appointment I think it was helpful. He asked questions I might’ve forgot and they also wanted info about his family history and stuff so it was easier for him to answer that and fill out those forms himself. They will ask partners to step out for a moment so they can check you’re okay in the relationship and not being abused. Our appointment lasted about 40 mins or so? Just them gathering lots of info from us both and also informing us of what happens next, how to contact our midwife, giving us our scan appointment, and giving us leaflets and phone numbers we’d need for relevant departments etc