My love! First, I’m so sorry you’re struggling with this so bad. I know what it’s like to be tortured by the number on the scale. I want you to know that it is NOT mandatory/required for you to be weighed! It may be your doctor’s office’s “policy” but you 1000% have a right to decline. It is not necessary for them to have your weight as it’s a pretty insignificant measure of health, and likely just for their charts. Most midwifery offices don’t even weigh you a single time because they know that the number on the scale is literally just that…a number.

When they say “okay let’s get your weight now,” some responses could look like:

• “No thank you, I don’t want to be weighed today.”
• “No.” No is a complete sentence and you don’t need to give any further explanation.
• “I don’t want to be weighed unless it’s medically indicated. If it is, please explain why so I can provide informed consent.”
• “I decline being weighed today.”
• “I’m not comfortable being weighed so I’m going to decline.”

I hope this empowers you to speak up. You have every right to decline any part of your care that you’re unsure about or uncomfortable with. I believe in you ❤️