Congrats! You are pregnant and you have lots of questions to ask your doctor. It is important to write down any questions you may have and it is important not to feel silly by asking questions, because it is your physician's job to help you relax and feel comfortable.
If you haven't done so already purchase a datebook or a small notebook to keep track of your pregnancy visits and any questions which you may have.
Common Questions To Ask Your Physician:
- Given my current weight, how much weight should I expect to gain?
- Given my current fitness level, what exercises should I be doing?
- I have previously had a cesarean delivery, is it possible to have a vaginal birth this time?
- Given my age and my medical history, what prenatal screening test do you suggest that I have?
- What sexually transmitted diseases are you testing me for?
- When should I start taking prenatal vitamins?
- How can I reach you between my visits?
- Can I bring my partner or a friend with me to my prenatal visits?
- Where can I find a childbirth class?
- What hospital will you deliver my baby in?
- If you are not available when I deliver my baby who will be your covering physicians?
These are all questions you should take into consideration when you first see your doctor. It's important to keep track of any quesitons you may have.
Finding a physician whom you are comfortable with and helps you to relax and answers your questions in a calm, professional manner is vital to maintaining a positive patient and doctor relationship.
Remember if you suspect you may be pregnant or if you have taken a positive pregnancy test to make an appointment with your physician to ensure that you will have a happy and healthy nine months!
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I missed a few bc pills so i stopped taking them ...
By: amy25 | 19-08-2008
i missed a few bc pills so i stopped taking them, i spotted for a couple days after that i had very heavy bleeding which was my period, on the second night of my period i had unprotected sex ( actually 3 times through that night) the nxt day i was bleeding very lightly but only that morning, for about 2-3 days later i would have a bit of blood after using the washroom when i wiped myself, than nothing
what are the chances i am pregnant ???
Am I pregnant or Not?
By: denisess | 19-08-2008
I took a morning after pill, the first does was taken in 63 hrs and then i took the second with in 12 hrs. Is there a possiblity that i could be pregnant? Its been over three weeks in half now and I'm having symptoms.. What should i do???
Ketosis & pregnancy
By: pickle_kim | 18-08-2008
I am wondering if anyone know's if ketosis can effect the results of a pregnancy test????
When did i get pregnant?
By: tigertail | 17-08-2008
I had intercourse on Jan 15th, and again sometime in Feb. I had a normal period that started on Feb. 5,2008...and my due date is Nov. 11,2008. Is there any chance that I got pregnant on or around Jan. 15? Or can you tell me about when I did get pregnant? thanks
Ectopic Pregnancy
By: Nay | 17-08-2008
I just had Laparoscopy surgery on July 29th to remove an ectopic pregnancy from my left tube. While in there my doctor noticed a cyst on my right ovary and removed it. He had me start the pill last Sunday to prevent any cysts from growing and wanted me to stay on them for 3 months. Well I have been on the pill before and I suffered from every side effect including depression and I started noticing I was feeling the same exact way all last week...especially Friday. Anyway, I decided to stop the pill (Thursday evening was last one taken) and had unprotected sex Friday evening...do you think I am safe from pregnancy?
2 weeks delayed period 2 negative result
By: sympha | 17-08-2008
me and my husband had sex but but ther was no ejaculation because 10 seconds after he put his condom on it... im 2 weeks delayed ang get pregnancy test a week before but it negative then after a week i get to test but still negative.. could i be pregnant pls...some help!!!
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