I just found out I am pregnant and was wondering what should I expect at my first doctors visit?

Answer 1

I would suggest you get the book "what to expect when you're expecting". It's very helpful & tells you what oyu should expect throughout your pregnancy- includin what to expect at each checkup!

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They will check you out and run some tests
Your practitioner will give you a thorough physical, including a pelvic exam. She'll do a Pap smear (unless you've had one recently) to check for abnormal cells, including cervical cancer. She may also do a culture to check for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Next, she'll order routine blood tests to identify your blood type and Rh status, and a blood count to check for anemia. She'll also have the lab test your blood for syphilis, hepatitis B, and immunity to German measles (rubella).

The U.S. Public Health Service and a host of other organizations now recommend that all pregnant women be tested for HIV at their first prenatal visit. If your practitioner doesn't offer you an HIV test, be sure to ask about it. Being treated for HIV during pregnancy can dramatically reduce your chances of passing the infection to your baby.

In addition to taking blood, your practitioner will ask for a urine sample to test for urinary tract infections and other conditions.

If you're at high risk for gestational diabetes, a glucose challenge test might be done at your first visit. In some cases, your practitioner will also do a skin test to see if you've been exposed to tuberculosis. And if you're not sure whether you've had chicken pox (or been vaccinated against the virus), she'll order a blood test to check for immunity.

Counsel you and let you know what's coming
Your caregiver should give you advice about eating well, foods to avoid, and what kind of weight gain to expect. She'll describe the common discomforts of early pregnancy and warn you about symptoms that require immediate attention.

Your emotional health is very important. If you're feeling depressed or overly anxious, your caregiver can refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist.

She'll also talk to you about the dangers of smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs, and taking certain medications. If you need help quitting smoking or any other addiction, ask her for a referral to a program or counselor.

Finally, she'll go over some do's and don'ts of exercise, travel, and sex during pregnancy; discuss environmental and occupational hazards that can affect your baby; and explain how to avoid certain infections, such as toxoplasmosis. If it's flu season (or flu season is near), she should talk to you about getting a flu shot.

Answer 2

I went to the doctor two weeks after I found out and basically they take your blood pressure, weight, and a urine sample. Testing your urine tells them about the protein, sugar levels, and overall cleanliness of your body. You will have to give a sample everytime you go to the doc while you're pregnant.

If you are less than a few months pregnant, they'll probably give you a cervical ultrasound and measure the baby (it will probably look like a peanut) to estimate your due date/how far along you are. Then you can expect them to take blood samples to know your blood type and assess any risks you have.

If the doctor is not already your gynecologist, you will have to give your medical history as well. This visit might be an hour or longer but afterwards, your visits will be pretty quick (blood pressure, weight, listen to the heartbeat, urinate). Once you're about 18 weeks or so, you can have another ultrasound and see your baby, THEN it's really exciting. Congrats and best wishes!

Answer 3

You will get a full exam including pap smear, breast examinations, and a check-up. Your doctor will ask about any symptoms you have been experiencing, and tell you what you can't eat and such. You will also have had your first round of tests which she will discuss with you. Most first appointments are around 10 to 12 weeks so if this is the case with you, then you will get to hear your baby's heartbeat for the very first time. You will also be weighed, and your blood pressure checked, and you will pee in a cup to have it checked. it is the most thorough exam you will have during your pregnancy. Good luck and I hope this helped.

Answer 4

First of all, Congradulations!

At your first appointment most offices do a mostly "talking exam" getting your medical history. They will ask you a lot of medical history questions. Expect some labwork, including a blood draw and a urine test to be done. Some offices do a PAP exam, but that depends on when your last one was. They will schedule your first ultrasound and possibly some further exams.

It really depends on the procedure of individual offices, so if you want to know for sure, just call ahead and ask to speak to a nurse.

Answer 5

Congrats!!! Be prepared it's like our yearly exam, but more detailed and much more presonal. You get weighed, they take you back to that room and that's when they will ask you a bunch of questions, take your blood pressure, listen to your heart. Then, leave so you can undress all the way. Doctor comes in and does his own questions have you probably go and have a synnogram done to see your baby, if it's healthy in good shape. Then check in the stomach and crouch. Thats when you get the pre-natal vitamines, dos- don'ts. That's really all, just don't worry cause it will bring the heart rate up for your baby, not good and just relax for 9 mon. Save our energy for delievery. You will need it.

Answer 6

ok it would help if I actually read the question before I answered. Mostly they will get yours and the baby's father's medical history. They will ask you a million questions. Your first checkup they will some blood tests and if you hadn't had a pap in a while they will mostlikely do one. They may check your uterus and possibly attempt to hear the baby's heartbeat. Some times they can hear it and sometimes they can't. Don't be disappointed if they don't. They might schedule you for an ultrasound too.

Answer 7

they will test your hormone levels to be sure that you're pregnant (most likely a urine test) and they will probably do a sonogram to make sure that the embryo is attatched correctly. it might be a little uncomfortable since they have to look inside because the baby is too small to see through your belly right now...but you should be excited!!! you probably get to see your baby for the first time...if you can spot it! they'll also ask you a bunch of questions about your medical history and when you last had your period.

try to take someone with you like your husband, your mom, or your best friend so you don't feel so worried :)

CONGRATS!

Answer 8

If you wait until after you are 10 weeks, you should be able to hear the heartbeat thru the doppler.
Otherwise get ready for giving a more complete medical background, a million questions about lifestyle and diets.
You may need a pap, blood work (possibly later?)
Good luck!~!

Answer 9

My first visit SUCKED. It took like 1 hour and all they said was "yep, you're pregnant."
Duhhhh!
But don't worry they get better after that...they take every kind of bodily fluid you produce every visit and yell at you for the most miniscule things.
I love being pregnant, but the Dr visits SUCK.
The ONE cool visit was the ultrasound. I have never experienced something so awesome in my life.

Answer 10

I was scared when i went my first time. But they really dont do anything they may check you and see how far along you are but they ask you a lot of questions like you're family history to make sure nothing runs in you're family, they dont draw any blood or anything like that! Good luck and congrats!!!!!


-I just remembed. .. every doctor is different so they may do some things different!