Not sure where to put this but im sure here is fine.

When i was about 38-39 weeks pregnant with Lily, i asked for a referal for a scan from my GP(also my carer) because i was concerned about how big she would be and how small my frame is. I didnt want her getting stuck and having a c/s or something going terribly wrong etc etc. The answer i got was 'no you won't need one' so i asked well what if she's too big for me, i got 'well you'll find that out in labor'. Now for one, to me that isnt a very professional answer and two, can she refuse like that?

My fears where right, i went a week overdue, she was 9lb 7oz, i needed vacuum extraction, she had sholder dystocia, i had a bad tear and a very traumatic birth. Now i feel, that all this could have been avoided. I know growth scans can be way out, but at least i needed some idea. And done something about it, so id avoid all of the troubles i had.

Next time, i'll be asking for a late scan and keep asking until i get one. Surely they won't refuse me after all that ive been through?