Is it really that important to go to the doctor with in the first few months of your pregnacy?

Question

I've heard that it's really important. Is it? And why?

Answer 1

VERY! You can prevent miscarriage, make a plan, get to know your doctor and get great advice!

Answer 2

Yes. Even thousands of years ago, heck, probably even longer, pregnant women went to a midwife or something comparable. Especially if this is your first baby (as mine is). The doctor can give you the most up-to-date advise on staying healthy so this whole 40 weeks isn't dumping crap into your baby's body. They can shoot down Old Wives Tales with scientific explanations, too. The medical field has come a looooong way since your mother was pregnant with you.

Of course, it can be done without medical attention whatsoever, but that is not advisable. Your chances of having a healthy full-term baby are much better if you regularly see an OBGYN.

Answer 3

Yes it is very important to go. So they can do a pregnacy test first of all to make sure you really are pregnant. To put you on some prenatal vitamins and get you signed up for wic and To keep an eye on your weight Hope this helps.

Answer 4

It's important to find out how far along you are, to have prenantal labs drawn, get a pregnancy plan going (for due date, weight gain, etc), and if farther than about 6-7 weeks, you can hear the heart beat. A lot of doctor's will also do an ultrasound right away to check for ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy and so forth. Plus, it's nice to get things answered and know what to expect.

Answer 5

Yes it is. I know that our grandparents often never saw a doctor during pregnancy, even delivering children themselves at home. But we've come a long way baby. Not all changes are for the best but we are now more aware of the numerous things that can go wrong during a pregnancy. Regular exams can help prevent these problems before they start.

Prenatal care is the care can be provided by a doctor, midwife or other health care professional.
The goal of prenatal care is to monitor the progress of a pregnancy and to identify potential problems before they become serious for either mom or baby.

All mothers-to-be benefit from prenatal care. Women who see a health care provider regularly during pregnancy have healthier babies, are less likely to deliver prematurely, and are less likely to have other serious problems related to pregnancy.

Answer 6

I didnt go to the doctor until 5 months with both of my children ( insurance issues both times) and my children were fine. It is very important and I worried everyday until I went and was checked out. There are things women need to be checked for like Rh factor that can prevent miscarriages.

Answer 7

You want to make sure that you and the baby receive the proper care for your health needs such as the strengthing of the bones

Answer 8

yes it is very important. They do blood work to check your hcg levels. Most do ultrasounds to make sure that you don't have a tubal, chemical, or molar pregnancy. They also get you started on folic acid, if you aren't already taking it.

Answer 9

Of course its important for the well being of the both of you. Trust me it safer this way. Also they can tell you your exact due date and how far along you are and how much weight you should gain, lots of helpful stuff.

Answer 10

Only if you want both you and your baby to he healthy throughout the pregnancy!