pap/pelvic exam??

mchenry

This is my first pregnancy.  I had a pap in March (everything was good) and found out I was pregnant early May. I was scheduled for a pap and pelvic next week.  Is this normal?  Do you usually have a pap during your pregnancy? Or did they maybe overlook/misread the date.  Nothing has been abnormal where I would think I needed to get another pap, no bleeding, discomfort, etc.  I haven't called them yet.  Wanted to get some advice/opinions.  Thanks all!

Christeef

My doctor did a pap/pelvic exam on my second appointment along with my full OB workup (bloodwork, etc).  I think it's typical for them to do one during pregnancy.

kanga47s

I had my pap a few months before I got pregnant.  For the appointment where they usually do the pap, they ended up skipping the pap and just testing for infections.

Kellyinpink

I think you could tell them you recently had one done and you would rather have one after you have your baby. My OB gave me a choice, I went ahead and had one done cause I was due. It should your choice.

emma12210

My OB told me they do one unless you've had one in the past 3 months. Maybe call and ask what their normal routine is.

Kristihotgurl33

My doc always gives one in begining. they check my cervix n make sure everything is looking good

mchenry

Thanks everyone!

GoldenPeaches

My MW doesn't repeat if it's been less than a year. FWIW, many insurances will only cover one per year, regardless of pregnancy. So I'd ask if your insurance covers it before you get the procedure.

bpwife&mama

I also had one a month or so prior to getting pregnant and I just told them I had had one recently and they skipped it (it obviously came back normal).

luckylindy

I had one done at my first appointment at 12 weeks.

lovemypups1

I had one in 1st tri. It won't affect your pregnancy if your doc still ends up wanting to do it.

Cebs222

In our doctors office they want you to have one done, but I choose not to have any paps in pregnancy.  Ultimately it's your choice, since we are military i dont see the same doctor all the time, and the one i saw that day told me flat out i was stupid for not having it done and i prob had cancer and i'd kill my baby .. lol ( needless to say i called and reported her for the way she treated me) but it was just a personal choice of ours that we didn't and dont want anything like the such done. 

preggersin2011

even with having a pap within a year of conceiving my OB did a pap & STD swab, plus HIV blood work on my first appointment with him after my ultra sound to confirm the pregnancy. I  had to sign forms etc for the STDs in addition to consent for HIV testing because I think it was mandatory by law in my state. 

hillbillysunshine

kanga47s:

I had my pap a few months before I got pregnant.  For the appointment where they usually do the pap, they ended up skipping the pap and just testing for infections.

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