Gotta wait until 8 weeks!!!?

Question

I know doctors don't want to see you until you are about 8 weeks. But I have had a previous miscarriage, should I go to the doctor sooner than the 8 weeks?

Answer 1

I've had a previous miscarriage, too. My doctor didn't want me to come in until between 8 - 10 weeks this time around. The reason being that at 8 weeks or so, the doctor can perform a vaginal ultrasound to determine whether or not the pregnancy is viable and whether or not there is one or more babies on the way. Any earlier than 8 weeks and the ultrasound won't show anything. I was freaked-out and going mad with having to wait so long! I hate to wait (who doesn't). Just make sure you are taking your prenatal vitamins and eating well in the meantime. I can't say that I have any advice for how to get over waiting so long, but know that I feel for what you are going thru. Hang in there. And I hope that everything works out!

Answer 2

I had a miscarriage in June of 2005. When I found out I was pregnant again in October, I called right away to make my appointment (my ob/gyn also does not want to see you until 8 weeks) and asked if since I had a previous m/c if they wanted to see me sooner. They checked w/ my doctor and he had said no, but if to make it easier for me, if I wanted to come in to have my HCG levels checked earlier than the 8 weeks I could. I decided not to go in early. I figured if everything was meant to be I could wait until my ultrasound at 8 weeks. Maybe your doc would allow you to do something like that.... just call and ask.
( had a healthy baby boy in June of 2006 - in case you were wondering)
Congrats on your pregnancy!!!

Answer 3

I don't know what it's like where you live, but I think I was about 14 weeks with my first kid getting into the OBGYN. I went to my family dr before then, but just couldn't get an appointment. If you are really concerned, go today! No need to wait and stress.

With this pregnancy I got to see the dr when I was about 8 weeks..and I was totally shocked. I know girls in the same prenatal group who didn't get in to see one until close to 20 weeks!

Answer 4

If it was just one miscarriage early in the pregnancy, then you're still not considered a high risk pregnancy. If you know the cause of your miscarriage (like a failed cervix) then your doctor may classify you as high risk and want to see you sooner.

Answer 5

I would call your doctor and make sure they know you had a miscarriage because they may want to see you sooner. They will let you know for sure. Good luck

Answer 6

Lucky! i wasnt seen till i was almost 12 wks!!!! Not trying to be mean but just becuase you had a misscarriage. Going earlier isnt going to help.. if you were to have another theres nothing the Dr's can do about it anyways. Which is why my place doesnt see ppl until 9-12wks. As long as your taking prenatals and eatting right etc. Yo should be ok til the 8wk :P I know it seems forever.. but hey.. like i said.. i had to wait til almost 12wks! GL!

Answer 7

You should do what you feel more comfortable with doing. Since you have had a previous miscarriage, then make a doctor's appointment.

Answer 8

i got in sooner than 8 weeks ..i think i was about 6 weeks..i would go to the doctor sooner..but see every ob is different

Answer 9

They can't do anything for you regardless if you've miscarried in the past. Your doctor will send you for an ultrasound at your 8 week apointment and they'll ensure everything has attached and is forming properly. They can even see the heartbeat at that point.

Answer 10

Most(not all)will still make you wait until 8 weeks. You still really can't check on things until then anyway. Unless you have had an ectopic and then they want you in closer to 6 weeks.