I had my first appointment today and I have to say that I am slightly disappointed with my OB. This is my first pregnancy and I was expecting kind of introduction from the OB- what to expect, foods to eat/avoid, normal symptoms. I know I have already found out a lot of this already but no pamphlets or anything? OB did not even tell us our due date! Is this normal? What was your experience?!
Re: First appointment- horribly nonchalant normal?
My first appointment was with the nurse. She took a family history, gave us my no-no lists, I signed a bunch of papers, and she did a blood draw. The following week, I met with one of the OBs for a pap smear and dating u/s.
What exactly went down during your appointment?
After my first appointment was just about done with, my doctor gave me info they print out on a piece of paper. And went over each thing on the list explaining, whats good/bad to eat, whats good/bad to take. and alot of other things they talked to me about. Maybe you should try going to a different clinic? I think your OB shouldve gave you ALOT of info about pregnancy, I dont think you shouldve had to ask for it.
My OB did not tell me my due date at my first appointment, but she did ask about symptoms and tell me what type of symptoms she would want to know about(heavy bleeding, cramping, etc.) She also went over no-no's as far as eating and asked what prenatal I'm taking. She went over optional genetic testing.
As far as the actual exam goes, she did a Pap, breast exam, and took blood to test for just about everything.
She gave me a packet of info to take home including a book about pregnancy.
DD #2 2 years old (08/17/11)
DD #3 born 08/29/13
My doctor didn't tell me much either, and definitely didn't get any pamphlets or anything. I had a cold so I asked about some meds and she told me what was ok for a cold, but that's about it. She also told me about genetic testing and gave me a referral, and she gave me her email address for when I have any questions. Then she sent me on my merry way. I didn't need a pap because I was up to date and the woman who did my u/s told me the due date. The doctor didn't even look at the sonograms, that I noticed. She just asked me what the woman said and gave me a hug and said congratulations. She did make sure I was on a prenatal vitamin, but she didn't care or ask which one- said any are fine. She also didn't ask how I was feeling or anything at all. She wasn't cold towards me either though.
I think part of my short talk with her was because I was one of the last appointments of the evening, and they were already running pretty far behind, and she's also a bit of younger doctor so I think she kind of trusts patients to get the basic information they need from the internet and books, and she's there to fill in any of the gaps. She seems pretty progressive and doesn't seem to see me as simply a baby vessel. She does get back to be within 24 hours usually if I have any questions I email to her. I can also call the emergency line if there's a serious issue. I'm personally not too concerned with my lack of info presented up front because she otherwise seems very open and approachable.
We're one and done!
I just found out that I am pregnant and called my doctor today to make an appointment. They have you come in for a class (I'm going in next Tues) first, to go over bloodwork and answer questions and go over everything with you. Then I have my first appointment where they will do an internal exam, etc. The will not necessarily do an ultrasound, unless they think you are measuring too large or too small. I can't wait!
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This is exactly how my appointment went
BFP #1 11/07/2012 EDD 07/09/2013 M/C 11/22/2012
BFP #2 02/05/2013 EDD 09/19/2013 Arrived via c-section 09/27/2013