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Seeing MFM for High BMI & Headaches?

sarahg8rsarahg8r member
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My OB referred me to a MFM specialist...we were especially happy to get an extra look at the baby because DH's sister lost a baby to an undiagnosed congenital diaphragmatic hernia. But my OB said she would likely have sent me anyway because I had a high BMI.

So today I had my appointment and they did a fetal echo and everything looked great. So I was surprised when I was checking out that the doctor said he wanted to see me back in 7 to 9 weeks. When I asked the nurse why, she said he just wants to do a follow up. When she called the scheduling line I heard her say the reason for my appointment was for BMI & headaches.

I know he seemed somewhat concerned about the headaches I've been getting and wanted the nurse to give me info on preeclampsia at checkout. Although my BP is currently fine and I told the nurse that I've checked it during headaches to see if it was BP related.

I guess I'm just wondering if this is normal? It seems kind of overkill to me considering everything looked good today and I don't actually have preeclampsia right now. I'm definitely going to discuss this with my OB at my next appointment...just wondering if anyone else going to see a MFM specialist because they may develop preeclampsia or because they have a high BMI?

 
  
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  • YlvelillYlvelill member
    I would take it as a good sign that he wants to follow up. Just means he wants you to have the best care.

    BMI and headache as pp mentioned are both red flags for pre-e and it is not something to take lightly. However since he is letting you wait 7-9 weeks before seeing you again he is cleat not seeing it as an urgent issue.
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    Thanks ladies...I will definitely talk to my OB about her recommendations moving forward. Although I appreciate the MFM being cautious and definitely don't want to jeopardize my health or the baby's health, I also don't want to spend excess $$ for specialist visits if it's not necessary.

     
      
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  • BC&LMBC&LM member
    I have a high BMI, but they didn't consider me high risk just because of that. I did develop pre-eclampsia, and then I needed to see both the MFM for testing/monitoring as well as my regular OB. I also had headaches as a precursor.
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  • Nmac031712Nmac031712 member
    I  have a high BMI and have gone to MFM my entire pregnancy. They want to check to make sure that the baby is not growing too big as they would if you had gestational diabetes. Starting in a few weeks during my last month I will have to go to MFM once a week for a non-stress test as well as a bio-physical scan.  I will also see my regular OB once a week for the regular check up.
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