I just found out I'm pregnant... what's the first step?

Question

I'm kind of delirious right now, having found out I'm pregnant about 2 hours ago. It wasn't planned, but my husband and I are totally excited because we realize it was meant to be. But, uh, what do I do now??

Answer 1

Go to the doctor to confirm

Answer 2

Tomorrow morning you are going to call your OB/GYN doctor and schedule an appointment. On that visit, she will take a urine test and most probably a blood also (up to the doctor's discretion) - once confirmed that you are pregnant, the doctor will let you know your due date by your last menstrual cycle and start you with your prenatal vitamins which you will be taking once a day. You may also be scheduled to have an ultrasound done within a couple of weeks so like they could see the baby... Congrats... Make sure to eat healthy, not excessively, and try to walk alot, but not over do it... Good Luck.

Answer 3

First thing tomorrow, call your doctor and let them know you had a positive test. Most doctors now days don't need a blood test to confirm pregnancy, home tests are now almost 99% accurate. It depends on the doctor though. You will need to set up your prenatal appointments, and usually your first will be between 10 and 12 weeks. If your doctor doesn't want to see you before then, it's normal and don't worry. Some will want to see you before, it just depends on the doctor.

If you go to just a family doctor, get a referral to a OB in your area. Either that, or call your insurance company and ask who they allow you to go to.

I would start taking prenatal vitamins if you aren't already. Over the counter ones are fine, you don't need a prescription for them.

I would get and read "what to expect when your expecting". It goes through each stage of pregnancy and tells you what will happen during each month and stage of pregnancy. It also gives a good pregnancy diet that will help you get all your nutrients you need for the little one.

If you find yourself with morning sickness, let me know. I can give you pointers on how to help, along with other common pregnancy complaints. Talk to your doctor about what medications they allow you to use during pregnancy and find out what they recommend for common ailments.

Answer 4

1.) Set up an appointment with an OB/GYN immediately.

2.) Cease drinking caffeinated, superficially sweetened drinks. Stop taking any over-the-counters like antidepresants, allergy medications, oral acne medication and pain killers.

3.) Stop drinking alcohol, stop smoking, consider exercising to have an easier labor and a healthier baby.

4.) Eat more proteins and complex carbs, decrease your 'junk food' intake. Increase your fruit and vegetable intake. Decrease your fish intake to avoid mercury poisoning in the womb (1 in 5 women already have an amount of mercury in their womb as to pose 'significant' risk to their baby).

5.) You MUST take a prenatal vitamin. Look for one that offers 100% folic acid, which prevents spinal bifida and other birth defects. Start with one that you buy from a GNC or Walgreens but make sure you ask for a good prescription one.

6.) Ask yourself if you can afford it and if you need financial assistance. Local Department of Health clinics can offer free or low cost health care, and since its the Department of Health they are legally obligated to take anyone, whether they can pay or not, and if they have insurance or not. Consider applying for a medical card through the government (Department of Human Services, where you can also get food stamps if you are truly destitute) if you do not have insurance. Assistance in feeding and nursing can be given through a local WIC center (Women, Infants and Children), but only if you are in need of assistance (aka don't make enough money).

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Well you need to make an oppointment w/ an obgyn if you havent already. You take care of yourself no alcohol or drugs. Eat good because what you eat is where the baby gets it nutrients. Go to all your doctors appointments so that you know the baby is fine. If you both decide that when you have the baby your not ready to be parents there are adoption agencies w/ lots of caring couples who would love to adopt. You are so young a baby is a big responsibility and if you both decide to keep the baby you need jobs money to pay bills,buy food, diapers,formula all that stuff. I just hoped that you havent dropped out of school.

Answer 7

CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!! well, starts to eat more heathly food, don't always be sad. Be happy, that helps a lot. Don't do a lot hard work like house cleaning, and other things. BE VERY CAREFUL!!! You should go out on a walk, that helps when you are taking out the baby, it won't hurt that much.
CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!BE CAREFUL!!!

Answer 8

i'm 14 and had my baby recently the first thing i did when i found out i was pregnant was thought about abortion

Answer 9

Well at least you have your husband to help you out with this. Start seeing a OB/GYN. That would be really good. Also, get ready for the best thing that will happen to you in your life!!!

Answer 10

First you and your husband tell each of your parents. Next go to the doctor to make sure every thing is okay.Then start the preparations for the new baby.

Answer 11

Yea gotta find a doctor to bring the little one into the world safely and heathly