Wait until 10-12 weeks to do first prenatal visit?

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My first prenatal visit is scheduled at 8weeks but I want to be able to see my baby and hear the heart beat so should I wait until 10-12 weeks instead? When was your first visit?

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8 weeks is important to get your blood tests done, then go back at 10-12 weeks to see/hear baby once they're more developed. Congrats!

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I was 8w 4d and seen my baby and the heartbeat. Looked like alittle gummy bear

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Mine was 8w and I heard the heartbeat

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My first US was 7 weeks. But that’s only because it’s an IVF pregnancy otherwise here the first US is 12 weeks. 
I saw the heartbeat at 7 weeks. I did not hear it until 16 weeks at a private scan.

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My OB doesn't see anyone until 8-10 weeks (I'm sure there are special circumstances where he'd see someone before)and does a dating scan and blood work. I'd call your drs office and ask what the first appointment consist of. This is my 3rd pregnancy seeing the same Dr but I still asked when making my appointment. I know that other OBs in my area don't do dating scans or ultrasounds until later.

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No. Typically the first appointment is paperwork/blood draw, meeting the doctor, and possibly scheduling an ultrasound if they do that. I had one ob who didn't do any early scans, and the next round of pregnancy I had an ob who did. So just know it's not always a for sure thing of getting an early scan.

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No you should still do that first one

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Your first visit is usually paperwork. 8-10 is standard. They should schedule your ultrasound for a week or two out. You should see hb at 7+ w

Wait until 10-12 weeks to do first prenatal visit?

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