What To Expect At Your First Doctor’s Visit

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Going to the doctor’s office is not exactly most people’s idea of fun. Your first visit during pregnancy may increase your anxiety. No need to worry. Below we lay it all out for you and prepare you for what you should expect. It is important to know that your care provider has seen many women like you. Your doctor is a professional and you certainly most likely aren’t the first pregnant woman he or she has examined.

The first thing the doctor or nurse will do when you first meet is take a complete medical and family history. They will try to obtain as much health information as possible to get a general idea of your health including your period history, gynecologic history and previous pregnancy history. It is important that share everything and be completely open with your doctor or nurse so that they know what specific problems or issues need to be addressed in your individual situation. It is also important to be forthcoming about previous pregnancy history and experiences. Your family history will be important to determine if your genetic history can potentially impact your pregnancy.

During your first visit, also expect to receive some blood tests and a general physical exam which includes a recording of your weight and a reading of general vital signs including blood pressure and pulse rates. As well, expect to receive an exam of your heart, lungs, breasts and pelvis. The pelvic exam may be one of the parts of the exam that you fear the most. Don’t worry and try to remain relaxed. While the pelvic exam may feel uncomfortable, it won’t be painful with an experienced professional. Also don’t be surprised if a pap smear is conducted to ensure that your pap smears are up to date. Cultures will also be taken to make sure that you don’t have any infections. Lastly, expect questions to be asked about your sexual history to ensure that you don’t have any untreated sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It is important that all STDs are treated as you embark on your new pregnancy.

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