Now I am pregnant, just took my home test today and made appt with OB. What will happen at that exam visit?

Question

I want to ask if the first time I see the OB, can he or she tell me if my baby is developing healthy and normally? I mean to say some women have a miscarriage and come to know from the signs and then go see th OB. In this case can my doc tell me during the first visit if my baby is healthy and I have a normal pregnancy? the at home tests don't prove that right? they just tell us whether we are pregnant or not from the HcG levels.

ok from past few days i get occasional tummy pain. not cramp pain in the abs, but every day i feel a bit of pain there for a short couple seconds, then i am fine. but i am not bleeding.

Answer 1

At your first appointment they will get a history on you , order some blood work and do a pap smear. Depending on how far along you are they may be able to use a doppler to hear the baby's heart beat. Although not all women have morning sickness ,sore breasts and other signs they are all good signs that your pregnancy is viable and your hormones are doing what is nec. to sustain it. If you are concerned about miscarriage speak to your physician . He or she may order an ultra sound just to make sure there is a good heart beat and verify dates. The baby at 8 wks looks like a peanut with a hrt beat , but once a healthy heart beat has been detected your chances of miscarriage drop drastically. Your doctor may be willing to order the ultra sound jst to put your mind at ease.

Answer 2

They'll usually do another pregnancy test there - just to reverify that you are pregnant. Don't get worried for me saying so, it's just a standard thing that they do. They'll also take some blood tests in the lab, and a urine test. You'll get your blood pressure checked, and be asked medical questions about your immediate family, and the father's immediate family. You'll also be questioned on your gyneological history (previous abortions, miscarriages, etc). If your OB is someone you see on a regular basis, they will still ask questions to double check. You'll also get a pap smear, and a pelvic exam. The doctor will just check on the size of your uterus, and make sure that everything is as it should be, and get ready for things that aren't perfect.

Most doctors also give a prescription for prenatal vitamins, and a "prenatal instructions" sheet. If there is a portable ultrasound machine that's customarily used in his office, you may get an ultrasound. My doc does these things, but I have heard that my doc isn't amongst the majority of OB's.

The first visit is just that. The beginning of a journey. Every month you'll have new questions (and complaints). Just make sure that if you think you're having a problem, to call the nurse.

Unfortunately, there is no way of telling that you will have a miscarriage. That is up to God. Your OB should inform you of the signs of miscarriage (bright red bleeding, blood clots, severe cramping). Also, if a miscarriage happens before the 16th week of pregnancy, there is usually nothing that can be done to stop it. It's a sign that there's something wrong with the baby. A very healthy person with a very healthy diet still has a chance of miscarriage. We are all in God's hands.

Slight cramping and slight spotting is normal. Usually it's kind of browish. This is just your body "cleaning out" and getting ready for baby.

But don't fret about things that are unhappy. A happy mommy makes a happy baby. Just make sure that you eat right, not smoke or drink, and drink plenty of water. And get rest!

And - congratulations!!

Answer 3

First, you'll fill out a ton of papers. This will include a thorough health history and family history to check for hereditary problems. You'll have bloodwork done (check your blood type and Rh factor, a complete blood count to see if you''re anemic, check to see if you are immune to rubella - german measles) and a urine test to see if you're spilling protein or sugar in your urine.
You'll meet with the OB and have a chance to ask questions and have a pelvic exam done.
You may meet with a dietician to go over your caloric and nutritional needs for a healthy pregnancy.
You will get a prescription for your prenatal vitamins, and possibly an iron supplement if you are anemic.
As for being able to tell you if everything is all right and that you won't miscarry - that's not really possible. Too many things can go wrong in the early weeks - no one can predict that. It would be wonderful if they could, but.......
From there you typically have an appointment once a month until the 8th month when they will become every two weeks. In the last month, you'll be seen once a week and have a pelvic exam each time.
Ultrasounds are commonly done at a couple points during your care. When and how many depends upon your doctors' protocol.
Good luck - you're entering an exciting and magical time!

Answer 4

How far along do u think u are? Your first appt you will have a vaginal exam most likely, if u arent that far along, chances are they wont be able to tell u that much when it comes to the baby, but they will tell u what most likely is going on, and what happen with most pregnancy, so really listen!! You will probably have to wait for ur pap smear results to come back, and they will give u a urine test just to make sure u are pregnant, you wont actually have a ultrasound till ur five months pregnant, but the doctor will be able to tell alot just by feeling ur stomach and inside u, its exciting!! I have a two year old so I been through it, in the first few months its not that exciting but once u start showing and u start feeling the baby inside u its awesome.

Answer 5

my first visit was a pelvic exam and a pregnancy test. They also had me do my health history. The next visit was an ultrasound to confirm about how far along I was. no, they can't tell you it will be a healthy, normal pregnancy. problems can arise . you will also gets tons of blood work done to test for cystic fibrosis,glucose levels, spina bifida, down syndrome, ect... further along they can tell you if the baby is healthy but not this soon. okay I had cramping my first four months, I also had some bleeding which I thought was a miscarriage but it was implantation. tell your doctor all of your worries.

Answer 6

No the home pregnacy tests will not tell you if everythiing is going well.At your first doctors visit they will draw blood to check for diseases and they will give you a papsmear listen to the babys heart and give you a ultra sound this well tell you if everythiing is going A ok but it is important to go to every doctors appointment because just because things are going good at first thiings change and if somethiing isnt right chances are they will fix it i got a email the other day where a doctor took a womans uterus out of her while she was pregnate to do surgeery on the unborn child with out it it would not make it to be born the surgery was succesful and they actully had a picture of a little hand comming out of the uterus and grabbing the doctors fingure its really sweet if youo want it give me your email and ill send it to you.

Answer 7

The OB won't know if you're having a healthy pregnancy on the first visit. I'm sure he'll take blood, give you a physical, and a pelvic. He'll check your health background and that of your family.....

Answer 8

you can ask your doctor for a hormonal level test. i shows where exactly your pregnancy range lies. normal or miscarrage or twins etc... it is a nice relief when you cant get the ultrasound yet. congratulations to you and good luck to your family.

Answer 9

blood work and urine test! first real visit will happen at 12 weeks

Answer 10

The first test is a pep serm, and blood work.