What happens at first doctors appointment after positive pregnancy test?

At your first prenatal appointment, you’ll book some follow-up tests to confirm your pregnancy and your baby’s gestational age, or due date. Your healthcare provider will ask about your last menstrual cycle to help them determine how far along you are.

Should I go to the doctor as soon as I get a positive pregnancy test?

As soon as you know you’re pregnant, call your doctor and schedule in your first prenatal (or antenatal) appointment. Most women like to make an appointment fairly soon after they find out they’re pregnant. If this is your first pregnancy, it’s likely you’ll want to see a doctor straight away.

What happens at your first doctors appointment when you’re pregnant?

What You Can Expect. Your doctor will give you a full physical exam, including checking your weight and blood pressure. You will also have a breast and pelvic exam. Your doctor will do a Pap test (unless you’ve had one recently) to check for cervical cancer and any sexually transmitted infections.

When should I see a doctor after finding out I’m pregnant?

The American Pregnancy Association recommends you make an appointment with your doctor for your first prenatal visit within eight weeks of your last menstrual period (LMP). Even if you’ve been pregnant before, every pregnancy and every baby is different.

Is 10 weeks too late for first prenatal visit?

Your first prenatal visit usually takes place when you are about 10-12 weeks pregnant (a pregnancy confirmation visit and possibly an early ultrasound typically occurs between 5-8 weeks). This appointment is often the longest, and will include a general physical and routine prenatal labs.

What blood tests are done at first prenatal visit?

Lab Tests

  • A complete blood count (CBC)
  • Blood typing (including Rh screen)
  • Rubella viral antigen screen (this shows how immune you are to the disease Rubella)
  • Hepatitis panel (this shows if you are positive for hepatitis A, B, or C)
  • Syphilis test.

How does Doctor confirm pregnancy?

There are two main types of pregnancy tests that can let you know if you’re pregnant: urine tests and blood tests. One tests the blood for the pregnancy hormone, hCG. And you need to see a doctor to have a blood test. The other checks the urine for the hCG hormone.

What happens if you don’t go to the doctor while pregnant?

Women without prenatal care are seven times more likely give birth to premature babies, and five times more likely to have infants who die. The consequences are not only poor health, but also higher cost passed down to taxpayers.

When is first pregnancy appointment?

The first prenatal appointment usually takes place in the second month, between week 6 and week 8 of pregnancy. Be sure to call as soon as you suspect you’re pregnant and have taken a pregnancy test.

When to see a doctor after a positive pregnancy test?

“You don’t have to see a doctor when you are pregnant,” says Gail Johnson, midwife and professional adviser at the Royal College of Midwives. “If you have a positive pregnancy test, you can choose to just see a midwife, so if you contact your GP surgery, they can put you straight in touch with midwifery services to arrange your 1st appointment.”

When to see the doctor in the first trimester?

While you may only see your obstetrician once during the first trimester, it is one of the most important appointments during your pregnancy, and also one of the longest. Expect to have the first appointment between 6 and 12 weeks of pregnancy, sooner if you are considered high-risk.

When to call for your first prenatal visit?

Be sure to call as soon as you suspect you’re pregnant and have taken a pregnancy test. Some practitioners will be able to fit you in right away, but others may have waits of several weeks (or longer).