How early to get bloodwork?

Question

After a miscarriage, this is a second pregnancy for me. How soon should I be getting bloodwork done to test my levels? My OB won't get me in until 12 weeks and I'm not comfortable waiting that long, considering my last mc was at 6 weeks

Answer

Call your ob and ask to speak to a nurse with your concerns. Maybe since you had a miscarriage, they'll be more lenient. If not, try to find a new doctor (if it's a deal breaker to you).

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I would contact a different doctor if I were you. My doctor got me in the week I found out I was pregnant (4 weeks) for blood work and ultrasound and scheduled me for ultrasounds for the next two weeks until we heard his heartbeat and then from that point on we had regular appointments every 4 weeks. But I had a miscarriage and ectopic before this.

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You should definitely get a different doctor. I had a miscarriage in November and this time my doctor had blood work done as soon as I called which was 3 1/2 -4 weeks. I was immediately put on progesterone pulls because my levels were low. And I had one ultrasound at 5w5d and one at 7w3d. My next appointment is the 22nd of this month and I will get to hear the heart beat again at that one. Your doctor should at least be checking your hcg and progesterone.

How early to get bloodwork?

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