what to expect at OB's?

[MelbourneGirl]

I'm going to see my OB tomorrow for the first time, with my ultrasound being next week. What should I expect tomorrow, will the ob listen to the heartbeat or anything like that?

[Fee]

At my first OB appointment here is what happened:

* I met with the midwife first who asked about my medical history, illnesses in the family, last pap smear etc
* She weighed me
* Asked what vitamins I've been taking
* Asked my DH about medical history in his family etc
* Midwife gave me a "show bag" full of mags, brochures, freebies etc
* I had to wee in a cup
* Then DH and I met with the OB to chat
* We went into the scan room and the OB explained that I would have to take off all my clothes and he explained to DH where to position the 2 sheets over me
* OB left the room so I could get ready
* DH stayed with me the whole time
* The OB and midwife came in
* OB felt my breasts, tummy etc
* He did a pap smear
* He then did an internal check of my pelvic area etc
* Then he did an internal scan and we got to see the baby - my dates changed at this time due to the baby's size. The OB pointed out the heart, arms, legs, head, ear etc. We didn't get to hear the heartbeat though.
* Then we went back to the OB's office to chat more
* After that I took my wee in a cup down the hall to pathology and had some blood tests done

And I just had to make further appointments for my NT scan (which is next week) and then my next general checkup with the OB for the week after that.

HTH