Can I tell my gynae she's being rude?

I am 26 years old, overweight and pregnant currently in my 2nd trimester. During my visits to my private gynae at kkh, she often asks me to "lift up" my tummy so she can scan the baby. However, this request was uncommon with routine scans at the AMC. (Which I gather should mean that the machines can scan the baby irregardless of how much tummy fat one has.) She will also pass the same remarks like "your bmi very high" for every single visit (like I need a reminder) and repeatedly told me that I am only allowed to put on 5-9kg throughout the entire pregnancy. This caused me alot of stress and so far during the first trimester I managed to maintain the same weight by not eating so much. Whenever she makes these remarks it makes me feel very humiliated as she will have several nurses in the room at a time. Is it possible to tell her off that it's rude or should i just keep brushing it off as a need for every check up? Does anyone else face something similar? My friend who's also overweight during pregnancy told me her gynae passed off several hurtful remarks about her being overweight too, so I guess it's normal amongst doctors to bash fat pregnant people. #pleasehelp

Can I tell my gynae she's being rude?GIF
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I think you should tell her it makes you uncomfortable and this is causing you unnecessary stress. Regardless private or subsidised, if you feel uncomfortable, voice it out. Your mood has direct impact on baby, jiayou!!

3y ago

thank you!

I had the same experience during my 1st visit to kkh as a subsidized patient. the doctor implied I'm overweight and have to watch my weight carefully. she even say I can only add 7-9kg at most.

If u feel uncomfortable… change a gynae! I’m overweight too .. but I had a BEST GYNAE! U paid for it … not happy jus change ;) Don feel sad… must stay happy 😊

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3y ago

Thats so nice! your gynae from kkh?

So freaking rude! I am also overweight but never had any nurses or doctor commented on my weight or asked me to lift my belly. wtf!!!

3y ago

Thank you! I kept thinking it was normal!!

I think you can tell her.. If she is coming off as rude when she pass such remarks, I sure cannot tahan and will tell her straight.

3y ago

thanks for the input, i think I'll do that. she has a very nagging aunty vibe but I don't think it's warranted for the amount we pay as a private patient.

suggest to change another gynae ?