No doc appt until about 10-11 weeks pregnant?! Is that ok?

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I am about 6 weeks 3 days pregnant and have not seen a Dr or nurse at all yet. So today I made a first prenatal appointment and the earliest I can see the Dr of my preference is April 13th. By then I will be about 10-11 weeks if my dates are correct. Is that going to be ok? Shouldn't I be seeing someone before then to make sure everything is ok?? This is my first baby and I can't really ask anyone for advice because this pregnancy is still a secret so I'm pretty much a green horn when it comes to this baby stuff!! As far as I know, me and the baby are fine. I've been experiencing morning sickness for a couple weeks now, nausea, extra saliva (gross, I know) big and sore breasts,food cravings, frequent urination.. List goes on😩 at a different clinic I would be able to see a Dr next week for my first prenatal but I was uncertain because the Dr there is male and from what the receptionist explained, he'd be doing a pap test as well and yes i know, they're drs, they've seen some interesting "areas" but I'd rather have a female Dr do the pap. So I guess I'm just asking for some advice to ease my mind, should I be waiting that long before seeing a Dr?? I worry too much! Any advice is appreciated!! 😊

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Mine doesn't see new pregnancies until 10-12 weeks. I get to go in at 10 weeks, April 15th. At first I was upset that it is so far, but it also means that you are probably not high risk. Many of the ladies that go in earlier have reasons to be extra cautious and make sure things are ok.

It's tough to wait, but it will be here before we know it! 😄

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This is my first pregnancy and they didn't schedule me until I was 11 weeks. I thought it was far out but I got to hear the heartbeat and see my little man on an ultrasound. Totally normal!

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It's totally normal for doctors to not schedule a first appointment until about that time. I never saw a doctor until I was at least 9 weeks.

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Yes that's normal unless you are high risk!

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I prefer male OB's over females. They seem to care more. The doctor who delivered my daughter was awesome! I wish I didn't move out of Florida lol. At 10-11 weeks, it's quite normal. If you have any issues though, you can call and ask them to be seen sooner

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From what I hear most doctors don't schedule an appointment til around 10 weeks unless there is something wrong. I had my first one around 5 weeks due to bleeding and horrible cramps. I am seeing a male doctor because in my opinion they are gentler than women. If you feel like everything is going good then I wouldn't stress about it. Congratulations and good luck!!

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I think that's pretty normal.  I go in early, but I'm high risk.  Like I went in t 4 weeks and some days, and will go back at 7 weeks

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Yeah that's fine. My first dr appointment was at 11 weeks. I think it's better because then you'll get that first ultrasound to see how far along you are and it'll be reassuring that the baby's okay. And you'll be able to hear the heartbeat that far along :)

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My doctor doesn't schedule first appointment until 12 weeks

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In the UK you are refered to midwifes and not seen till 12 weeks unless high risk x

No doc appt until about 10-11 weeks pregnant?! Is that ok?

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