Another newbie question...

I have my first Dr's appt seeing finding out I was prego earlier this week. It's Tues the 23rd. What should I expect? What do they do for the first visit?

TIA

Re: Another newbie question...

both pregnancies the first visit.. they confirmed pregnancy using urine, then did a pap smear, checked abodmin and then gave me script for the bloodwork and gave me a folder on pregnancy information like what to stay away from.

eta: also schedule me to come back around 6-7 weeks for sono to check for sac.

Message edited 9/12/2008 12:21:10 PM.

Re: Another newbie question...

First off, congratulations!!!

Your first appointment, they will probably take all your vitals, do bloodwork (if they do it in office), confirm pregnancy via urine test, take a family history, go over your due date and answer any questions you may have. Every doctor is different but mine will go over what to expect, one trimester at a time so as to not overwhelm patients especially if it's your first child. They will probably do a sonogram as well.

Hope that helps.

Message edited 9/12/2008 12:22:01 PM.

Re: Another newbie question...

Posted by GonnaBeMomto2under2

First off, congratulations!!!

Your first appointment, they will probably take all your vitals, do bloodwork (if they do it in office), confirm pregnancy via urine test, take a family history, go over your due date and answer any questions you may have. Every doctor is different but mine will go over what to expect, one trimester at a time so as to not overwhelm patients especially if it's your first child. They will probably do a sonogram as well.

Hope that helps.