When do they start measuring your belly?

Question

I am 27 weeks on friday. My doctor does not measure my belly.

I am a overweight mom, I have not gained anyweight at all I have lost 20 pounds, in the first 4 months. I weigh 226, many overweight pregnant women have said that they do measure your bellies, But Why not mine? Doesn't that tell them that my baby is growing right?

Answer 1

I am betting they will measure you the next time you go in. My doctor just measured me for the first time this week. I am almost 26 weeks.

Answer 2

My doctor started measuring mine at 17wks. You sould say something to the doctor next time you see him/her. It souldnt matter if you're overweight....  

Answer 3

He may just be assuming that you have plenty of room for the baby to grow.  I would talk to him if you feel uncomfortable with him just guessing.

Answer 4

I think I was about 29 when they started measuring mine. I am overweight right now, but wasn't too much before I got pregnant. I weigh 214 now- 160 when I conceived (I'm 5'8"). Don't know if weight has anything to do with it though. Hope this helps!

Answer 5

I know some doctors just measure at all different times my friend said the last two months they did her, I am an average size mom I weight 132 I am the same way as you I have not gained any weight yet I have been really sick with morning sickness and stuff but I am use to getting measured from my other two babies but they have not measured my stomach yet either I am going again today I am 17 weeks I am curious if they will measure me. Also CONGRATS on your baby!! I was hoping they would meausure me because I feel like they are off from my due date.

Answer 6

They started measuring mine at 15 weeks cuz thats when I started showing. Measuring the belly does help the doctor to see that the baby is growing the right way, however they have other ways to tell too. Like, through sonograms. You should just mention it to your doctor! Ask why he doesnt?

Answer 7

My first visit was at 13 weeks and they measured my belly on my very first visit. I also see a midwife instead of a Dr. They sem to be a little more caring to me.  I would ask them why haven't they measured your belly yet.

Answer 8

They started measuring mine at 24 weeks.

Answer 9

I remember being measured at about 21 weeks.

No biggy though, as long as they can hear your babies heart beat and your tests are coming back normal, everything should be ok.

I would think because of your weight problem that they would though, have you asked them ?? : )

Congrats on your 4th baby !!

I'm on my 5th pregnancy !!

Answer 10

My ob started measuring mine at 25 weeks.

WHy not ask him??

Answer 11

I'd think if your belly is normally large that it wouldn't be accurate. I don't think it's anything serious, I remember my doctor measuring my belly once or twice during my pregnancy. It's very approximate.

Answer 12

They started measuring mine around 17-18 weeks..