I am 5 weeks and 3 days pregnant.
I went to my regular doctor a week ago and he confirmed my pregnancy with a urine test. Then we went over what medications I can take and he referred me to a OB/GYN.
When I called to make my 1st prenatal appointment, they scheduled it when I am 12 weeks pregnant.
I will have a full exam, blood work, and an ultrasound during the appointment.
Is this normal? This is my first pregnancy and I have to wait another 7 weeks??
2006-12-17 11:08:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
yes it is normal for your obgyn to wait until your 12 weeks. that is when they can see the baby and hear the heart beat. Any time before that would be a waste unless your having complications, then you should call right away.
2006-12-17 11:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is routine. The reason that they make you wait till 12 weeks is because unfortunately, a great number of pregnancies don't make it that far. 12 weeks is equivalent to 3 months. Usually, if you make it to 3 months then it is considered a viable pregnancy and care can begin. If you read up on early pregnancy, you will see that if a woman makes it to 3 months then it is less likely that she will miscarry in regard to early fetal development. After 3 months you become less at risk as far as the fetal development then it becomes a situation of your body make up and how well you can carry the baby. Congrats on your baby!!! I had my first 3 months ago and it is the best thing that has ever happened to me ( ttc for 10 years)
2006-12-17 11:21:19 · answer #2 · answered by Chynah D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes most OB/GYN will not see you until you are 12 wks. That is normal. My daughter's first visit was the same. Don't worry enjoy this time. Good Luck
2006-12-17 11:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by d3midway semi-retired 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u hsould bee seen when u are 9 weeks no later this way they can get u on meds if needed and so that they knwo every thing about ur body prity much u need to be seen at 9 weeks or 10 12 is to far but it could be coz of the holdays why u have to be 12 weeks ur baby will be fine but u do need to have ur doc look at u soon
2006-12-17 11:29:04 · answer #4 · answered by hotchick_8587 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am always seen at about 8 wks. I think 12 wks is really late for a first appt. Call and ask the OB about it.
2006-12-17 11:49:12 · answer #5 · answered by tessasmomy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I am now twelve weeks and finally have my first prenatal exam on wed. They are doing blood work and full exam then as well.
2006-12-17 12:31:13 · answer #6 · answered by Kelly s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah that's very normal. There isn't too much that they can do till then. You can't even hear the heart beat till around 10 weeks. Don't trip, that's very normal. It's ok
2006-12-17 12:09:40 · answer #7 · answered by I love my kids! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There really isn't much the OB would have for you at this stage of pregnancy. Everything they would check, your GP has already checked.
2006-12-17 11:18:01 · answer #8 · answered by Kacky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very normal. The baby is really small right now.
2006-12-17 11:09:40 · answer #9 · answered by connie45331 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes its normal
2006-12-17 11:10:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋