doctor appointments importance

sacottrell16

Im due on april 16 putting me at 34 weeks.
I was in the hospital february 9 and 10th for pains, but they discharged me after 24 hr surveillance.
Aside from that, I havent seen my ob/gyn since mid january.
Ive had appointments scheduled but we live in NE tennessee and weve had crazy snow storms, making doctor appointments impossible to go to.
Is there anything I should be concerned with? Shes been active as normal and I feel like im about to pop.
We had an appt scheduled today but it snowed.. again.
I know im getting to where I have weekly appointments since its our last month, just anything you guys have experienced that I should be concerned with this late in the pregnancy with not seeing a doctor in almost a month

juliaandpatrick

I suggest the next day you have where it's not snowing to call your doctor to see if they had any last minute cancellations since its been so long.

april20mom

I think the main reason to go is they check your BP (which could show if you're starting to develop pre-eclampsia) and your urine for proteins and sugars to see if you might be getting GD or an infection....

kjuryfl

It it pretty ignorant IMO to forego prenatal care. I would be calling for the next available appt and actually go.

sschwege

As pp said the main concern would be your blood pressure, I would call today and see what they suggest.  Can you take public transportation when it snows or a cab?

amandamarie2

I think you need to make your doctor's appointments a priority. Is it really not possible for you to go every time it snows? Maybe it's just that I'm from Canada and if I didn't do things every time we had a snow storm I would basically not leave my house from at least December to March, possibly November and April as well. Chances are everything is fine but I would not be okay with missing that many appointments.

nursemom83

We've been having a lot of snow in virginia and in the south, the state shuts down. My OB office closed and I missed my 34 week appt. I was devistated since I'm high risk.

I called the next morning and got an appt with any OB in that group. Just wanted to be seen and know everything is okay.

I suggest doing the same. Call!!!

taahira

You absolutely should be going, there are tests that should be done around this time, and through to your due date. Not going since Januray is irresponsible.

Anicole14

Have you had Your strep b test? That's pretty important. I had mine done last week at 36 weeks. Also making sure baby is staying in the proper position..mine somehow flipped back to breech at my 34 week appt but was back to head down at 36. It's a pretty big liability on your doctor also to not see you for 3 months and then deliver your baby.

trixchik30

If you miss an appointment you need to call and go in as soon as you are able...there are reasons the doctor sees you as often as he/she does.

knjzacher

Hope it doesn't snow when you go into labour.

mnharkcom

It's extremely important for you to be going to the doctor.

annalynn07

Yup- call the doctor asap and go. Every doc has a slightly different schedule for tests, but I'm sure you have missed something if you haven't gone in two months.

keifekm

Have you even taken your Gestational Diabetes test? Also, if you were worried enough to go to the hospital for pains I would absolutely be going in for my normal prenatal visits to make sure everything is still ok.

be888

It's probably snowing, so there is no internet in TN for her to respond. Be proactive in your care OP and get yourself an appointment. 

ihatetomatoes

What if it's snowing and the baby has a doc appointment in the future? Skippable for a couple months? Kinda doubt it.

mnharkcom

And what exactly counts as crazy snow storms? If you're going to work then you can fit a doctors visit in.

ewilson74

You should be having your GBS test anytime in the next three weeks. The sooner the better.

ChasityDB

In her defense... I live in Alabama & considering we don't get a whole lot or snow or ice, my dr office closes when the weather is 'bad' which has been frequently lately. Here in the south we don't get alot of snow and ice so we aren't equipped as well to deal with it as the bigger cities are. I have been in this position several times, however as soon as the roads cleared up I rescheduled my appointments.

xabiba

as long as you at least go once a month it doesnt matter im british but im having my baby in africa kenya as my husband is kenyan national and im a FTM and only 18 and they just see you every month even at 32 weeks and you just go in to give birth once its time so the weekly or 2 weekly appointments arent really neccesary as i dont get them

dana1047

I also am in the south and had to miss my appt last week but made it up. Same thing for today. My dr office closed due to icy roads, but I am scheduled for tomorrow instead.

OP, I'd recommend you call them and try to get them to work you in.

jdles16

It's irresponsible to not have care for that long. Be a proactive adult and get an appointment rescheduled!

taahira

ChasityDB said:

In her defense... I live in Alabama & considering we don't get a whole lot or snow or ice, my dr office closes when the weather is 'bad' which has been frequently lately. Here in the south we don't get alot of snow and ice so we aren't equipped as well to deal with it as the bigger cities are. I have been in this position several times, however as soon as the roads cleared up I rescheduled my appointments.

She hasn't been since Janurary, I very much doubt her doctors office has been closed since then. There really is no defense in not gong in 2 months.

taahira

xabiba said:

as long as you at least go once a month it doesnt matter im british but im having my baby in africa kenya as my husband is kenyan national and im a FTM and only 18 and they just see you every month even at 32 weeks and you just go in to give birth once its time so the weekly or 2 weekly appointments arent really neccesary as i dont get them

The 2 weekly, and weekly appointments are completely necessary, once you get towards the end of your pregnancy.

kjuryfl

xabiba said:

as long as you at least go once a month it doesnt matter im british but im having my baby in africa kenya as my husband is kenyan national and im a FTM and only 18 and they just see you every month even at 32 weeks and you just go in to give birth once its time so the weekly or 2 weekly appointments arent really neccesary as i dont get them

You can't really compare prenatal care in a 3rd world country to that of the United States.

JAP09-02

xabiba said:

as long as you at least go once a month it doesnt matter im british but im having my baby in africa kenya as my husband is kenyan national and im a FTM and only 18 and they just see you every month even at 32 weeks and you just go in to give birth once its time so the weekly or 2 weekly appointments arent really neccesary as i dont get them

So, I looked up the infant mortality rate for Kenya and the United States.  For Kenya it is 48 deaths within the first year of life per 1000 live births.  For the United States it is only 6. The maternal mortality rate per 100,000 live births is 400 in Kenya and 23 in the United States.While I'm sure that slackened prenatal care isn't the only factor, I'm willing to bet it is a big one. There are things that can develop near the end of pregnancy (HBP, Pre-e, eclampsia) and early detection can be the difference between things turning out ok and catastrophic. I'll be keeping all my appointments, as it's in the best interest of my baby and myself. 

ChasityDB

taahira said:

ChasityDB said:

In her defense... I live in Alabama & considering we don't get a whole lot or snow or ice, my dr office closes when the weather is 'bad' which has been frequently lately. Here in the south we don't get alot of snow and ice so we aren't equipped as well to deal with it as the bigger cities are. I have been in this position several times, however as soon as the roads cleared up I rescheduled my appointments.

She hasn't been since Janurary, I very much doubt her doctors office has been closed since then. There really is no defense in not gong in 2 months.

That's why I said the next day they were open I rescheduled my appt... I was simply backing her up on the fact that dr offices do close bc of ice and snow here in the south, not justifying her actions.

taahira

ChasityDB said:

taahira said:

ChasityDB said:

In her defense... I live in Alabama & considering we don't get a whole lot or snow or ice, my dr office closes when the weather is 'bad' which has been frequently lately. Here in the south we don't get alot of snow and ice so we aren't equipped as well to deal with it as the bigger cities are. I have been in this position several times, however as soon as the roads cleared up I rescheduled my appointments.

She hasn't been since Janurary, I very much doubt her doctors office has been closed since then. There really is no defense in not gong in 2 months.

That's why I said the next day they were open I rescheduled my appt... I was simply backing her up on the fact that dr offices do close bc of ice and snow here in the south, not justifying her actions.

Closed yes, not since January.

ChasityDB

taahira said:

ChasityDB said:

taahira said:

ChasityDB said:

In her defense... I live in Alabama & considering we don't get a whole lot or snow or ice, my dr office closes when the weather is 'bad' which has been frequently lately. Here in the south we don't get alot of snow and ice so we aren't equipped as well to deal with it as the bigger cities are. I have been in this position several times, however as soon as the roads cleared up I rescheduled my appointments.

She hasn't been since Janurary, I very much doubt her doctors office has been closed since then. There really is no defense in not gong in 2 months.

That's why I said the next day they were open I rescheduled my appt... I was simply backing her up on the fact that dr offices do close bc of ice and snow here in the south, not justifying her actions.

Closed yes, not since January.

No shit sherlock.

taahira

ChasityDB said:

taahira said:

ChasityDB said:

taahira said:

ChasityDB said:

In her defense... I live in Alabama & considering we don't get a whole lot or snow or ice, my dr office closes when the weather is 'bad' which has been frequently lately. Here in the south we don't get alot of snow and ice so we aren't equipped as well to deal with it as the bigger cities are. I have been in this position several times, however as soon as the roads cleared up I rescheduled my appointments.

She hasn't been since Janurary, I very much doubt her doctors office has been closed since then. There really is no defense in not gong in 2 months.

That's why I said the next day they were open I rescheduled my appt... I was simply backing her up on the fact that dr offices do close bc of ice and snow here in the south, not justifying her actions.

Closed yes, not since January.

No shit sherlock.

:-@

sacottrell16

See the problem with all this is when the doctors office isn't closed, as it had been for two weeks because of 8-12 inchs of snow, the state being declared in an emergency and now flooding, they are booked grin ask the other people who are "irresponsible" and have to reschedule. So I cant.clap my.ass cheeks amd get them.to fit me in anytime. They do so when available. Also, when it snows or rains my gravel road gets washed away making 4 foot.ditches or covered in multiple.layers.of ice. Both of which take weeks of riding the road commissioner to fix.. so... for all yall haters, get the facts or hop off.. k?

sacottrell16

Riding the road commissioners ass, not riding him..

juliaandpatrick

@sacottrell16 and @vetdr03 your responses were quite rude. Everyone is just concerned for mama and baby and is giving their opinions on the topic (which is what you were looking for). One pp even stated IMO, which means in my opinion.
The following is from the bump guidelines. Maybe you should familiarize yourself with them prior to posting again.
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DO welcome constructive disagreement and refrain from getting upset if someone is of a differing opinion. Healthy and respectful debates thrive on The Bump, and disagreement does not constitute harassment."
Also, it's a "know it all" and name calling is not allowed on TB.

vetdr03

I see...so talking down to her isn't rude but coming back at you about your rudeness is??? Girl get out of here! My response was the same to her as y'all catty women except I didn't go into a full on know it all rant...like you all have been 100% perfect for 9 months and with every single pregnancy. You all can't just simply answer a question without self righteous attitudes...which is all she was looking for! So posting your little rules, maybe you all need to read them yourselves.

vetdr03

juliaandpatrick said:

@sacottrell16 and @vetdr03 your responses were quite rude. Everyone is just concerned for mama and baby and is giving their opinions on the topic (which is what you were looking for). One pp even stated IMO, which means in my opinion.
The following is from the bump guidelines. Maybe you should familiarize yourself with them prior to posting again.
"DO keep in mind that you might not get the exact answer you're hoping for - and please don't let that upset you; remember that you can read thousands of conception [https://pregnant.thebump.com/getting-pregnant.aspx], pregnancy [https://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy.aspx] and parenting [https://pregnant.thebump.com/new-mom-new-dad.aspx] topics from articles on The Bump [https://thebump.com] too.
DO welcome constructive disagreement and refrain from getting upset if someone is of a differing opinion. Healthy and respectful debates thrive on The Bump, and disagreement does not constitute harassment."
Also, it's a "know it all" and name calling is not allowed on TB.

And correcting me over one word that I had no clue I had even typed...glad that made you feel all adult and things!!

ewilson74

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vetdr03 said:

. At my last appts. they checked my bp, weight, measured and listened to the hb. Wow, I missed so much. Trust if her bp was off she would know. If something was going on with the baby, her own body (decreased movements, contractions, etc) would give a hint quicker than measuring my uterus or just listening to a hb. So, yes hun...try to get an appt., but you are NOT a bad person if it has not happened!!

@vetdr03, That is one big dangerous assumption that a woman is so in tune with her body that she is automatically going to know if something is NQR. Those monthly, bi-weekly, and then weekly appointments are there to monitor the health of the mother and baby. Having them at those intervals gives the OB/MW a baseline. My OB scheduled me immediately for an US at 35 weeks when my measurement was off from what she had expected. It was important to know if it was due to position or organ development. As a vet, I would expect you to understand the importance of that.

ewilson74

ewilson74 said:

You should be having your GBS test anytime in the next three weeks. The sooner the better.

@vetdr03, can you show me where I am being rude? It is important for the doctor to know whether or not they are going to be administering antibiotics. OP said she feels like she is about to pop at 34 weeks. For me that might be a red flag; I am at 34 weeks, still running around, and feel great. She may feel this way because the baby has dropped, she is dilated, or she is carrying a large baby due to GD. These are all things we can't answer but hopefully her health care practitioner can.

PS. Every time you WK it turns into a shit show (now you can call me rude).

juliaandpatrick

vetdr03 said:

I see...so talking down to her isn't rude but coming back at you about your rudeness is??? Girl get out of here! My response was the same to her as y'all catty women except I didn't go into a full on know it all rant...like you all have been 100% perfect for 9 months and with every single pregnancy. You all can't just simply answer a question without self righteous attitudes...which is all she was looking for! So posting your little rules, maybe you all need to read them yourselves.

No one talked down to her. As I previously stated, we are all just concerned for mama and baby. I don't see how my comment was rude as I simply copied and pasted the bump guidelines since it seemed as though you and OP have not yet read them.

sacottrell16

What does wk mean

keifekm

sacottrell16 said:

What does wk mean

White knight. Riding in to save/protect others.

guinevereis

The OP is 17 years old ladies...
Although she will be responsible for a baby, and absolutely needs to be accountable for providing necessary care for her unborn child- her questions/responses may be representative of not having all the life experiences we have all had.
I mean she could be my daughter if I gave birth at 17!!!!!
I hope OP has a good support system in place to help provide guidance/ assistance of child care.