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What to Expect During Your First Prenatal Visit

June 14, 2018 by Meg 1 Comment

If you are reading this guide chances are you have already booked your first prenatal visit and now you are anxiously waiting to go to it. If you haven’t booked your first appointment now would be the time to decide on an Ob or midwife and call to make your appointment.

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Don’t forget to get your free download of questions to ask your OB/Midwife. Click on the photo at the bottom of the post to grab your printable booklet with questions and spots to fill out your answers. 

Prenatal Visit: What to expect

 

What to Expect During Your First Prenatal Appointment

Your first prenatal appointment will be scheduled between 8 and 12 weeks. This appointment is not the most eventful appointment, but it will be your longest. During this appointment you get the chance to get to know your doctor and for them to get to know you.

Information you need to give your doctor

  • Medical Background
  • Family medical history
  • List of medications you are taking
  • History of miscarriages or abortions
  • If you have any allergies
  • Date of your last monthly period



Test

Blood test

  • Hemoglobin levels
  • Rh factor
  • Blood type
  • Check for anemia

Urine sample

you can expect one done at each visit . This test checks for sugar and protein levels present in your urine.

Test for sexually transmitted diseases

Physical Exam

  • Blood pressure
  • Listen to heart and lungs
  • Check ears, nose, and throat

Depending on your health care provider, you might receive a pelvic exam. I never received one with my midwives, but I do believe most OB’s perform one during your first visit.

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Sign Paper Work

You will have consent forms and other forms to read, fill out, and sign.

Questions to Ask Your OB/Midwife

You will want to have a list of questions to ask your OB.
You can download a free printable booklet with questions you should be asking your OB or midwife.

RELATED: Surviving Morning Sickness: Tips and Tricks to Get Through It

Leave a comment below with what you are most excited about with your pregnancy!

If you are looking for more tips and advice check out my facebook group. A place where moms can come from judgment-free tips and advice. No mom shaming here. We are a growing group and would love to have you join the community!



what to expect your first prenatal visit
What to expect during your first prenatal visit.

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  1. OnlineMedicineInfo.com says

    March 27, 2019 at 12:59 PM

    Your first prenatal visit may be one of the longest you’ll have during your pregnancy and definitely the most comprehensive. Not only will there be tests and information-gathering, there will be lots of time spent on questions and answers. There will also be plenty of advice given, from what to eat (or not), what prenatal vitamins to take, and how much to exercise.

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