From the article: Anatomy of a Prenatal Visit
It can come as a shock to many people that when they call up their doctor or midwife for a prenatal appointment at the beginning of their pregnancy, their appointment can be a ways off. Some practitioners want to see you right away if you are having problems or if you have known issues of need an ultrasound. While in general practice many don't see you until well into the first trimester or even at the beginning of the second trimester. So were you 8 weeks, 12 weeks or what when you had your first prenatal visit? How did you like that system? Share Your Experience
5 weeks.
- Found out I was pregnant around 4 weeks. Saw midwife at 5 weeks. Will go back for ultrasound this upcoming week where I will be 7.5 weeks along, that is the earliest they would do a scan. PCOS, on metformin, and getting progesterone supplementation on my first trimester.
- —Guest ArmyMommy
Desperate
- I'm not seeing a doctor until my second trimester- even for my booking appointment! I'm struggling and have no support. I feel desperate. I'm in an area without friends and family and my partner is currently struggling with personal issues too. I'm sick day and night relentlessly and am worn out. Even if I phone the doctor to get an appointment, they will just phone me up rather than seeing me.
- —Guest Uk Anna
12 weeks with midwives
- My midwives schedules my appointment at 12 weeks to hear the heartbeat. That makes sense because they cant do anything right now. It is up to me to mame healthy choices now and take prenatal vitimans. Once i have that appointment though, i will feel much better.
- —Guest nicole
Long time to wait!
- On November 1st I found out I was 2 months pregnant! I was surprised to hear this news because all of the pregnancy test I had taken before this were showing negative results! I called and made an appointment but its not until December 3rd! I'm super nervous! Especially since I haven't had any prenatal care and this is my first child! Ughhh!
- —Guest Guest
Calm
- If you're healthy and taking a prenatal there is really no need to see an o.b. in the first trimester. There is nothing they can do to prevent miscarriage. Trust your bodies! They're doing all the hard work, not the ob. I'm currently pregnant 9 weeks with my 4th and not planning on getting an app. for a long time. As long as you're not high risk, your baby will grow fine.
- —Guest Guest
7 weeks
- I am currrently estimated 7 weeks pregnant I've been to my normal regular dr after takin 3 tests that were positive the dr confirmed yes I am pregnant estimated 7 weeks I am trying to get my insurance organized so I can get to a obgyn this is my first child I just wanna make sure everythings ok I've started my prenatals caffeine free soda and water should I be concerned.I don't have nausia all I have is stomach cramping I hear its cuz my body is expanding to make room. Any suggestions?
- —Guest jones
4th child
- I am currently pregnant with my 4th child and I have never heard of them not seeing you until second trimester I say find a new doctor. I always see a doctor the first time between 7 and 10 weeks. I am currently expecting my 4th and I am 12 weeks I had my first appointment and sonogram at 7 weeks and my second appointment was Monday and I was 11 weeks at the time. Find a different doctor there is so much amazing stuff you can see and find out the first trimester and you get to see your little bundle of joy and see the heart beat for reassurance right now!!! Good luck!
- —Guest Ashlie
Go with your guts.
- I missed my period for about a month before realizing i may be pregnant. I usually get my period towards the end of the month but sometimes it changes to the beginning of the month. So when i started feeling different, i took s home pregnancy test & i was about 5 wks. I scheduled an appointment with my primary dr. & did bloodwork. I also had an OBGYN appointment, but they wouldn't see me until my 8th wk. I was so worried but my friends assured me I'd be ok since it's normal to be seen around the 8th wk. Well, i just had a miscarriage a wk ago. I was 10 wks & 6 days pregnant. I feel like i could've prevented it, but God knows why he did it.
- —Guest guest Mrs.keller
Do not delay to go to ur OB
- I don't really understand y people take risk by not visiting doctor. I had ma first visit as soon as I missed periods..it was really helpful as I could take early folic acid which will help babys brain devo. I m in my 11th week and did scan...growth is normal just coz I had an early consulting n proper consumption of medicines....so soon to be mommys don't hesitate to go to your OB once you came to know the good news
- —Chitra.salin
19 weeks
- I found out I was pregnant with my 3rd child at 2-3 weeks. My ob won't see me until I'm 19 weeks. I had a miscarriage last year and I've been stressing out to the max about this appointment. I know I will settle down once I hear a heartbeat. I just wish I didn't have to wait this long.
- —Guest Nikki
Scared
- I'm 6 weeks pregnant and saw the midwife today. All she told me about was the risks, potential for downs syndrome etc no questions about how I was feeling or anything. Now I feel convinced something will go wrong
- —Guest M
14weeks 17 years old
- It feels like my fault that I haven't went but it was my insurance that kept messing up for me. I hope my babys okay I've been taking vitamins. Tomorrow is my first visit I'm scared
- —Guest laurraa'
12 weeks with PCOS
- I found I was pregnant at 5 weeks, I have PCOS. I feel as though no one is taking any worry or care about me and my baby. I booked a midwife appointment, telling them about my medical troubles they didn't care, booking it for my 11th week, I then had a letter through the post altering it to my 12th week. I still have not been advised as to whether I should continue taking my medication, the Doctor I have seen simply saying he wasn't a specialist. I feel completely in the dark, people within my area with no health issues at all are being seen quicker and more frequently.
- —Guest Toni-Anne
10 Weeks - My Choice
- I went at 10 weeks for my forth child. My first two children I went between 7-10 weeks which is protocol for my OB. My third child I went at 6 week and then we discovered at 12 weeks that her heart had stopped beating at 11weeks and 3 days. Now with my forth pregnancy, I have chosen to wait until 10 weeks to go in because I am well aware of how to take care of myself (prenatals, eat well and get sleep) and no matter how much one worries, the pregnancy is out of your hands. Obviously there are risks you can avoid, but the reality is that the Lord gives and takes away. We miss our Alivia, but only God will be able to craft this little one and I am resting in the assurance of Him making the best of every situation. Anxiety is far less, I'm not perfect, when I let this baby grow in the Lord's way. - praying and looking forward to holding our newest baby soon.
- —Guest Monica
Before even trying
- I had a Kidney transplant a year ago today and my doctor gave me the all clear and said that I could get pregnant in 8 weeks time after I have switched over to the new safer anti-rejection medication. I have to see an OB/GYN before I even start trying to make sure that my pregnancy is planned properly and me and hubby is counseled on the risks involved with having a kidney transplant pregnancy. I have already started in Folic Acid and might start a supplement in a month's time. So for me I have total peace of mind knowing that they will be there monitoring me from the start to finish.
- —Guest Kidney Baby
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