You might be thinking....18 weeks, oh my gosh, but yes I recently found out that I am expecting. I have read the book what to expecting up and down, but that is a book. I would just like to know from other people what to expect at my first appointment this afternoon. Thanks a billion!
2006-10-05 01:45:35 · 13 answers · asked by natalie rose 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Totally expect a vaginal exam... basicly to make sure your cervix is closed the way it should be, expect them to take blood to run tests... your going to have to pee in a cup so they can see if theres anything wrong there... ummm a TON of paperwork... things you need to know are.... the first day of your last period.. you just might get a ultra sound to see the babys measurements... normally done around week 20 the SECOND time in the pregnancy... you might have to drink a bunch of sugar to see if it spikes your blood sugar *gestational diabeties test* hmmmm you need to know about all medical history on your side and the babys dad... any mental illness... birth defects... that sort of stuff... I think thats about it.... :) Congrats!! *I was 16 wks along when i found otu i was preggo for the first time... its common i had my period and everything... i thought i was just getting a little bit fat!!! Ooops! :P
2006-10-05 01:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by chrystal_lynn2002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey. well congratulations! The first appointment is pretty simple really. The doc will take your blood pressure and check your tummy and your baby. Usually if you havnt had a recent papsmear they would give you one at your first appointment at around 6weeks, but you are 18weeks so maybe that is too far gone for a papsmear i think.? They will want to test your urine and probably do an internal exam to make sure everything is good! They will most likely give/send you for a blood test and an ultrasound for around 20 weeks. Its all so exciting! I hope everything goes well for you! Cant believe you only just found out, thats amazing!
2006-10-05 01:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by Jordy[♥] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 18 weeks the doctor will probably use a dopplar in order to get a heartbeat. You also might go for an ultrasound to determine the baby's size. You may or may not get an internal exam. Then you will go 1 time per month until the final month, where you will then go every week. The doctor will listen for the heartbeat and measure your abdomen at these subsequent visits. Near the end, you will get an internal to determine if you are dilating or if your cervix is effacing (thinning) at all. Good Luck!
2006-10-05 01:49:52 · answer #3 · answered by Lioness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all congradulations! And what to expect is that your blood pressure and weight will be taken. They might ask for a urine sample. This is how they check for numreous things like infections or if you're not eating enough or right. I had that happen to me with my second child. They'll also check for your baby's heart beat and maybe you'll get an ultrasound. Oh, and by the way they might do some bloodwork. Don't worry you'll be fine, take care. Good luck.
2006-10-05 01:59:34 · answer #4 · answered by friend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately expect a full vaginal exam with pap. They will probably listen for the heartbeat and may even give you and ultrasound that day if they have a machine available, depends on your doctor. They ask all of your medical history and check all of your vitals, bp, heartrate, ect. You will also have a urine test and a lot of blood drawn, they took about 5 vials from me. That first visit was the longest, but not really bad. Congrats :)
2006-10-05 04:56:30 · answer #5 · answered by redzodd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello my medical professionals are a nightmare I did not get my relationship experiment untill 20 weeks and my anomaly experiment until 22 weeks I used to be intended to get a glucose tolerance scan at 24-26 weeks they usually cant have compatibility me in till third of june wherein time i'm going to be 28 weeks and whilst I mobile for a midwife appointment I must wait no less than 4 weeks to look her as there best appears to be one midwife I've simply needed to drift on this being pregnant I used to be going for a dwelling delivery with this one however I'm somewhat scared the midwife wont be ready to wait the delivery she continuously turns out so busy xx
2016-08-29 07:34:56 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first CONGRATS!!! Usually the first apointment will consist of...peeing in a cup...blood test....hearing the heartbeat...since you are 18 weeks already you might even get a ultrasound but they are usually done at around 20 weeks because thats when you can see the sex of the baby...they will give you a estimated due date....and some doc are different but they might make you a apointment for the glucose tolerence testing
2006-10-05 01:49:57 · answer #7 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends if ur going for a scan u will be able to see ur baby, the examiner will tell u ur due date, any risks and if ur baby is ok. if ur going for ur first midwife appointment u will be asked 2 give a urine sample and possibly a blood test, u will also be asked if u want 2 hear the baby's heartbeat on a monitor
2006-10-05 02:25:41 · answer #8 · answered by mummy to a lil prince 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations.
2006-10-05 01:51:31 · answer #9 · answered by RayRay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will do basic family history, blood test, weigh check, blood pressure, urine test and feel your tummy you might book an ultrasound and mybe even hear the baby heatrbeat
2006-10-05 01:50:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋