Is it true that your first prenatal visit does not make any difference ?

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As soon as you think or find out that your pregnant it's better to confirm with your doctor right away so you can start your first prenatal visit ASAP.

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All of them matter... if nothing else it’s your first chance to ask questions, share concerns etc

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Your title and description are basically two different questions. Once you get a positive test at home, there is no reason to see a doctor until 8ish weeks. Exceptions are made when there is extreme pain or the threat of a miscarriage or ectopic, etc. But otherwise there’s no reason to “confirm” anything before then.

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It depends on how early. So many people go in for appointments when they’re 5-6 weeks along. Unless you have a diagnosed fertility issue or are doing some sort of IVF or IUI, then it’s really not necessary. I think a first appointment around 8 weeks is ideal.

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If you’re trying to tell your friend who thinks she’s pregnant to go to the doctors and find out...that’s not really how this works. Have her take a test. If her period isn’t coming and they keep coming out negative then have her go to the doctor. If it’s positive, have her call and make an appt for her first prenatal appt BUT my doctors office won’t see you until you’re 8 weeks but would like to see you before 12 weeks. I don’t actually know anyone who went to the doctor to find out they were pregnant without at least taking a test and having a drawn out missed period at home. If she’s in pain or something isn’t right, then definitely make an appt but most won’t do bloodwork to prove it unless they have a reason to.

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No you need to go to every appointment. At the first one they will send you for a blood panel to make sure you don’t have anything that’s risky for the baby, so that alone is a good reason to go.

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For me it was very important that I scheduled my first prenatal appointment because I’ve had an ectopic and a miscarriage. I had to be seen early so an ultrasound could be done to make sure baby was where he needed to be.

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I would say it is important to confirm your pregnancy and make sure your hcg levels are rising and not decreasing. Also it's good so you can get on the necessary medications and stop drinking or smoking if that's something you participate in.

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When your already a month! My friend said she can go whenever she feels like it to confirm that she is pregnant with her doctor

Is it true that your first prenatal visit does not make any difference ?

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