Wasnt happy with Dr

[*LittleMissSummer*]

Thats more information than what i was given.

You will learn more when you start antenatal and there is always us on BB who will answer any questions and no question is stupid

[AMumma]

I wasnt given any forms or any info about an Ob. Should I have been?

I just wanted to know what to expect next, even if he had said to me, see you when the results come in I would of been happy to know what the next step is.

I also expected to get info about what I can and cant eat, seeing as its my first pregnancy (Ive done a lot of reading but I guess I expected more).

[*LittleMissSummer*]

I wasnt given any forms or any info about an Ob. Should I have been?

I just wanted to know what to expect next, even if he had said to me, see you when the results come in I would of been happy to know what the next step is.

I also expected to get info about what I can and cant eat, seeing as its my first pregnancy (Ive done a lot of reading but I guess I expected more).

I wasn't told what foods to avoid, i just turned to BB and looked through posts to get my answers but the main things i avoided were: alcohol, soft serve ice cream, most pre packed salads, deli meats and salads. Sushi is a big one, try avoid some take away foods incase of food poisoning. Though my morning sickness was absolutely terrible i couldnt eat a proper meal until i was 25 weeks i just snacked lots.

[STARRYSKY]

Are you going public or private? If you are public, you will only see an OB if deemed high risk.

I *think* (im not sure, cos I went public) if you're private, you find an OB and see them for your care? someone else can probably clarify that!

The next step for you would be to ring the hospital you want to birth at (or is closest to you) you probably wont see anyone until you are about 16 weeks (this is normal)
IF you do want a dating scan and the nuchal test, go back to another GP and say you want a dating scan, and the forms for the nuchal fold test (this involves a blood test as well) also ask them what happens now in regards to hospital ante natal appointments.

in Regards to whats best to eat, there are heaps of threads in here on the pregnancy forum, have you joined a Belly buddies thread yet? I highly recomend that! there will be women going through your pregnancy stages at the same time and will be a wealth of support and advice for you.

[AMumma]

Thank you LittleMissSummer

We only have one hospital and one Ob in town. Should I look at booking now? I might give them a call and make an appointment for next week.

Thanks Starrysky.

I wasnt given any of this information which is so frustrating.

[STARRYSKY]

Yep, I reckon just ring the hospital in that case, they will be able to help you out and fill in all the gaps.
Good luck!

[misty]

ring the hospital and tell them that you have no idea what you should be doing or where to find out what your options in regards to birthing and antenatal care options are. They should be able to discuss some of this on the phone with you and send out some pamplets and info to read through.

[Taurean]

I wasnt given any forms or any info about an Ob. Should I have been?

I just wanted to know what to expect next, even if he had said to me, see you when the results come in I would of been happy to know what the next step is.

I also expected to get info about what I can and cant eat, seeing as its my first pregnancy (Ive done a lot of reading but I guess I expected more).

Like the others have said, that sounds pretty normal TBH. It's a bit frustrating when it's your first pregnancy though and you have no idea what to do next! Thankfully I had joined BB while TTC too so I could ask questions on here but I also had several friends with kids or pregnant at the time who were able to guide me. Get yourself familiar with the BB pregnancy threads, there is loads of information in there.

I went private and knew which hospital and OB I wanted (recommended by a close friend) so I booked the OB as soon as I got my BFP (4 weeks!). I had bloods done by my GP twice to check my HCG levels but only because I requested them. When I spoke to the receptionist at my OB's office, she gave me all the info I needed at that point in time and booked in our first appointment with the OB which was also our first scan - at 10 weeks. My OB doesn't generally do appointments any earlier due to the chances of miscarriages. At that 10 week appointment, our OB told us everything else we needed to know (again, at that point in time), filled out the referral to get our 12 week scans done and we asked some questions.

HTH

[AMumma]

Thank you all.

This is great info. Pitty Drs dont realise that first time people need more info.

Im going to wait for the results (or call friday which ever is sooner) and when I go next week Im going to be armed with questions.

I dont mind waiting but I do like to be organised lol.

[Melbournemumma]

I went private and knew which hospital and OB I wanted (recommended by a close friend) so I booked the OB as soon as I got my BFP (4 weeks!). I had bloods done by my GP twice to check my HCG levels but only because I requested them. When I spoke to the receptionist at my OB's office, she gave me all the info I needed at that point in time and booked in our first appointment with the OB which was also our first scan - at 10 weeks. My OB doesn't generally do appointments any earlier due to the chances of miscarriages. At that 10 week appointment, our OB told us everything else we needed to know (again, at that point in time), filled out the referral to get our 12 week scans done and we asked some questions.

HTH

Yeah that

I did the same thing with my Ob. I got some info from my GP about Ob's at the hospital we were looking at and she recommended two of them (big Sydney Hospital). I rang one but didn't have an appointment with him till I was about 14wks. He did send me a referral for the NT scan. I didn't want to have this one so just got a normal referral for a feotal wellbeing scan from my GP. Ob then answered all my questions and booked me into the hospital when I first saw him

[AMumma]

Wow that a stuff up!!!

I called the surgery for my results (which came up great lol).

Asked if my test confirmed my pregnancy, nope it was only an antenatal screening. Lady called the IMVS for me and it hadn't been done but they still had some of my bloods left so they are going to do the HCG test and I can call for them tomorrow

I feel sooooo much better.

[LionsandBears]

If you want to go with a private OB, you need to book in pretty quickly. A lot of the popular ones you practically have to book the day you conceive

WRT diet - there's an article on BB somewhere about the Brewer diet. Nutrition in pregnancy is very important - not just to help grow your passenger and prevent defects, but the right nutrition can also prevent many pregnancy related illnesses. Don't just read about what NOT to eat, but also read up on what to eat at different stages.

If you're not taking a pre-natal vitamin, start taking one. You need the folic acid and other supplements.

[AMumma]

Well I called the Drs this morning.

I'm pregnant yay!!!