So my mom FINALLY scheduled a doctors appointment for me so I can get my shots and ask about gender therapy. My appointment is next week and I have a small issue.

As far as I know, my mom doesn't know I own a binder, So here the question:
Would it be okay to wear my binder to the doctors for my checkup?

Because you know how they do those little heart beat checks and they doctor has to lift up your shirt a little? I don't want my doctor freaking out about how it's bad for my health and my mom has no clue about it me even having the binder.... so yeah

Answers greatly appreciated =]

If you wear a binder, you'll probably have to remove it for those checks anyway (for the same reason you have to lift the shirt): they can't hear very well through fabric. So it would be best not to wear it in the first place. Especially if you're worried about your doctor being concerned about it.

I'd say it depends on the binder.  If it's very bulky (which it probably isn't), then I'd say skip it for the visit.  If it's the typical underworks or t-kingdom, then it should be fine.

I've listened to heartbeats and lung sounds through layers of clothing (not in actual clinical but in practice).  If I can hear them clearly with my untrained ear, imagine what a doctor or NP with years of experience could hear through a thin binder.

As far as he or she being concerned about the binder itself, it depends on the doc.  None of my mine have ever been, even when I brought it up specifically when I was having chest problems.  I think if it's a commercially made binder and not an ace bandage, neoprene vest, or other DIY type, you'll be fine.  Don't even bother bringing it up if they don't.  If they do, you can either be completely honest or just say it's a compression shirt for fitness.*

Also, how would your mother find out about the binder if she didn't go back with you?  I don't know how old you are (and please don't tell me/us), but if you're thinking about getting hormones, you should be at the age where your parents no longer have to go with you to the exam room.  Just a thought.

ETA:  *I realized that if this doctor is the one that will be prescribing you the hormones, they will most likely know what the binder is.  So there will be no reason to lie or stretch the truth.  If they have experience, then it shouldn't be anything new to them (and therefore won't ask about it) and they'll understand that a binder isn't exactly dangerous.

From a medical standpoint you should be fine.

I've worn an underworks double front compression binder through craploads of doctors appointments (including a cat-1 medical for work that involved an EKG) and never had an issue.

Listening to heart / chest has been done without removing it, and when I go for my shots I just have to lift the bottom with my shirt (so, not far).

For the EKG I had to remove my shirt, and the sensors were just places through the neck hole. It wasn't a huge issue, I didn't have to totally remove it.

I've never had a doctor or nurse lecture me over it. I've only had one or two curious what it was and where I got it.

I have always worn my binder to doctor appts and it has never been a problem. I wear an underworks double front if that makes a difference.

Ahhh okay guys thanks  A LOT, I'll just wear my binder and tell my mom I have one (she probably wont care)

I wear a tri top binder and I've wore it to the doctor several times.  It's never been a problem and she's never said anything about it. If you're worried about it just don't have your mom go into the room with you.

I never take off my binder for any reason, at the docs or even at the ER (unless they have to do an EKG). But I'm stubborn. And yes, sometiems I get the "it's bad for your health" talk.