It seems like everyone I know goes to their first prenatal visit at 6-8 weeks, but my doctor doesn't see you until you are 12 weeks. Should I look for a different doctor?
2006-07-11 16:15:57 · 15 answers · asked by kghawkes 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Unless you are a high risk pregnancy, many doctors do not see you before your twelve week. Relax, you don't need to find another doctor. Congratulations and enjoy your pregnancy!
2006-07-11 16:20:55 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Okay so this is what my doctor told me...he didn't want to see me until I was about 12 weeks pregnant. Most miscarriages happen in the first trimester. This way? If something was going to happen (like a misscarriage) it would not be stopped and was probably for the best. Just keep taking prenatal vitamins and taking care of your body..its working extremely hard right now making a welcoming nest to shelter your baby. Get enough sleep as well, you will need it. Congrats and good luck!
2006-07-11 16:19:08 · answer #2 · answered by *Monica* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went for my first prenatal visit with both of my boys at about 11 - 12 weeks. Going early is sort of pointless...other than taking a blood pregnancy test to verify that you are pregnant, there's really nothing your ob/gyn can do for you. At 6 - 8 weeks gestation, it's really too early to hear the baby's heart beat. Most doctors don't order an ultrasound that early unless you've had complications with prior pregnancies. If you do start to miscarry, there's nothing they can do for you.
I would say the only reason to go that early is if you have a history of miscarriages or high risk pregnancies...They would probably monitor you more carefully, but I don't know what they could do for you if something bad happened.
If you like your doctor, stick with him/her. 12 weeks is fine.
2006-07-12 02:41:12 · answer #3 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ideal to go earlier, but during 2 of my pregnancies I didn't realize I was pregnant until around 12 weeks, so it's not a serious thing. If you are happy with your doctor in every other aspect, by all means, keep him/her. Trust is the most important aspect in a doctor/patient relationship. Things change all the time in medicine, and I'm sure if you showed any need to see your doctor earlier an appointment would be made.
2006-07-11 16:24:05 · answer #4 · answered by misscatitude2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 09:23:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 weeks is typical.
They will usually see you as soon as you've missed a period to confirm the pregnancy, if you ask them to, but I never did that. All my prenatal visits started when I was between 12 and 14 weeks.
2006-07-11 16:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by Call me AL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARe you healthy? I've had six pregnancies. Some I went really early, others about 12 weeks. If you are anxious, let your doctor know, because the anxiety will affect how you are coping with all the hormonal changes.
Go to the library and check out What to expect when you're pregnant. it is a really good reference that will outline what to expect each month and what to expect at each doctor's visit.
Check out local mid-wives for reassurance.
Good luck!
2006-07-11 16:21:05 · answer #7 · answered by noone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor does the same thing (I am now 24 wks and he is a GREAT doctor). There is not much he can do for you before 12 wks, but if you have any questions, I'm sure he will answer them if he is a good doctor. If he doesn't give you the time of day with your questions, then find a new one. GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATS!!
2006-07-11 16:19:42 · answer #8 · answered by POOKIE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to my first appointment at 7 weeks. If you want to go now, then have them make you an appointment. All's they do is weigh you and listen to the heartbeat. They will also make sure you are taking your prenatal vitamins, and give you some reading about pregnancy.
2006-07-11 16:18:14 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the trend, but if you are really concerned go see another doctor. With my oldest I saw the doctor about 6 weeks but by my third they had moved to twelve. I am sure it has to do with HMO's and rising costs, etc. Congratulations!!
2006-07-11 16:19:02 · answer #10 · answered by davis0375 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋