First step after getting a BFP?

Question

Should you call the doctor immediately or wait a while? What is the earliest they will do an ultrasound?

And what usually happens at the first appointment?

Answer 1

Definitely call your Dr., however some won't want to see you until your 6, or even 8, weeks. An ultrasound depends on the Dr. and whether they suspect a problem or need to 'date' the pregnancy. I had an ultrasound at 7 weeks with my first due to bleeding, and again at 26 weeks. With my second, I had zero ultrasounds because the Dr. did not do them without a 'reason'.

At the first appointment you'll likely have blood drawn, have a chance to ask questions, maybe an internal exam (I had a pap done), and get your prescription for prenatals. It's been awhile, I could be missing something.

Best of luck to you!

Answer 2

I called and set the appointment up, but they wait until about 8 weeks to see you and do the first ultrasound. They will do a pap smear, and order all your blood work. You should already be taking prenatal vitamins now, but most docs will offer a prescription for them if the ones you take are bothering you at all. They take a urine sample, and get your blood pressure, and weigh you, which will happen at all your future appointments too.