Foetus parties are they really good or bad?
This post is a guest post
I was just reading an article that stood out it was about Foetus parties and the commercialisation of them. Basically people are now more likely to have 3d and 4d scans of their baby at 12 -20 weeks and have friends and family round to look at the photos (called Foetus parties)
A top midwife is saying women nowadays are taking a worrying trend towards the commercialisation of pregnancy and having foetus parties. She went on to say “Diagnostic scans are now being used for entertainment rather than their original purpose” and private firms were cashing in by offering “VIP” packages for up to £185, she noted.
Prof Warwick said “ultrasound was intended to be a screening tool to help detect babies with serious problems and ensure pregnancy management was tailored appropriately.”
She is worried that women will celebrate more openly than normal at the early stage then at a later stage has serious problems with birth etc she will need far more counselling than someone who did not get a 3d or 4d scan. She called these type of people “Yummy Mummy” or “WAG” parenting
I really don’t know if having these scans puts more pressure on women in their pregnancies or not as I didn’t have any extra scans (only the ones I had at the hospital). I did not tell any family until I was over 12 weeks. I however don’t see how someone who wants extra scans can be called a WAG. I’m sure these parents are just as “normal” and loving as a parent who does not have extra scans. Surely regardless of wanting a 4d scan we still want the best for our unborn child.
In my opinion I also think no matter how far you are in your pregnancy and something happens to your child all people cope in different way but I think all mums who have a problem or find something wrong with their child will need/want some help be it counselling or some other support.
How do you feel about these so called “foetus parties”?
Related articles
- Midwife expert slams ‘foetus parties’ where mothers-to-be celebrate pregnancy by cooing over expensive scans of their unborn children (dailymail.co.uk)
- Midwife expert slams ‘foetus parties’ where mothers-to-be celebrate pregnancy (dailymail.co.uk)
- Foetus parties: Womb with a view? (bbc.co.uk)
- Concerns raised about ‘foetus parties’ trend (independent.co.uk)
- Foetus parties show “commercialisation” of pregnancy, says top midwife (telegraph.co.uk)
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I think that every parent would love to show their child off at every chance they get. As a parent you are proud of the little person growing inside you and knowing that you have created such a perfect little life.
I havent had 3D or 4D scans but im sure even though the parent spends that extra on those scans they just want the best for their child. Its devestating for any parent to find out a child has a birth defect but doesnt mean you will feel any different about that child. All you have to remember is there is support out there if you need it
I would be reluctant to have such a party because unfortunately things can still go wrong in late pregnancy and having had a hard labour with my son I know this all too well.
I suppose it is down to personal opinion but isn’t for me.
Its normal for people to want to show off there baby scans etc. And must be so hard to find out if your baby as a birth defect. Its all down to personal choice I say x
I’d never heard of it. In my honest opinion I think 3D scans are a waste of money. They look all distorted, and you’re going to meet the baby in like six odd months anyways. I don’t really see the point. Each to their own x
WTF… REALLY?!?!?!?! They ruined Xmas and now want to ruin pregnancy too?????
I don’t like the idea of the “parties but I don’t see anything wrong in showing your nearest and dearest. After experiencing two losses ( one at 8 weeks and another at 20) we will be having a 4d scan privately at 28 weeks – the extra time you get with private scans plus the DVDs are previous – we had a private medical scan will our son at 14 weeks which is now priceless. We shouldn’t forget that the people who give the scans are qualified professionals and although they are pricey we are paying for extra time, better quality equipment and more photos and a DVD. My local nhs hospital charges £5 per picture – that is profit making!!
Its very normal and understanding that people would want ti show off their unborn baby, i personally wouldnt, ive had one bad pregnancy and one brilliant pregnancy and birth, but i still know there is a chance that something could go wrong late on in the pregnancy x x
very interesting post.. i have my normal scans done by the nhs and i post them on fb and send a pic to my mum and thats it i think its all abit strange tbh.. but i suppose if thats what people want to do thats up to them x
I had a 4D scan done and I was around 28 weeks pregnant, we took the dvd around to our close family members to show them, it was a feeling of very proud and happiness x
I didnt have a 4d scan when i was pregnant. My oh didnt like them and I thought they were quite expensive but I feel its up to the individual. It is very sad when something happens in the pregnancy. x
iv never heard of this before sounds fun tho if that’s what ppl wana do, after all it is there baby to decide
I had a 4d scan with my 1st and got excited about showin of the picks x x x
i can understand how parents would be proud and want to show off, but it also comes down to comparing, parents already compare there children to others enough when born, there individuals not to be compared whos better, quicker or smarter…. i also would feel worse if i had shown off my baby in such depth and celerbrated if i was to unfortunalty loose them in late pregnacy… but i guess you could say the same after thier born, as sad as it is, infant deaths happen, thats like saying u can never celerbrate your child, be proud of them, just incase something awful happens… i dunno, im torn in opinion.
Well, I think it would be good to see at a baby shower, have the dvd on in the background just to set the ‘vibe’ but no, I most certainly would not have a ‘fetus party’ I think it is a ridiculous idea to be honest! I wouldn’t go to one. It’s all well and good if it is close family but I wouldn’t want to sit and watch a friends scan going on for an hour. I loved mine but it’s 100% different to watch your own than to watch someone elses. xx
iv never even heard of them lol, and now tht i have i dont think i will be having one any time soon lol they sound ridiculous