when did u book @ ur hospital

[BeautifulMadness]

was just wondering at what stage of ur pregnancy did u book ur hospital appointment

[~clover~]

I think I was 16 weeks with DS.
7 months or so with DD1 & about 7 months with DD2 as well.

[Muffy]

1st pregnancy 20 weeks

this pregnancy - 20 weeks

[Heaven]

My Dr booked me in when I went to see her at 8 wks. But you normally don't have your first 'booking in' appointment with them until 16wks.

[BeautifulMadness]

i was told to ring back @ 12 weeks, which i thought maybe a lil soon.

[Kailani]

I booked in at around 8 weeks as I was told it gets booked out quickly where I am. Had my first appointment to confirm everything at 14 weeks. I guess it depends where you're wanting to go?

[blueiris]

My Ob will do all this for me when i see her in 4 weeks.
Her rooms are linked to the hospital she delivers at.

[Sterla]

I suppose it works differently everywhere. For me, I went and saw a doctor when I first thought I was pregnant, and she referred me to the antenatal clinic at the local hospital. I received a letter in the mail telling me of my first "booking in" appointment, which was at about 12 weeks. Because I have all my check-ups, etc at the hospital, the booking in is kind of automatic. I think it probably works differently at different places, and probably depends on what kind of care you have - GP, midwives, etc. If you're worried, ring up your hospital and just ask them what the procedure for it all is. Hope this helps .

[Kitt3n]

My hospital woulndt ccept bookings till 20 weeks - my first appt will be at 31 weeks, bit peeved at that actually!

[sydney moose]

I was told by my GP to decide where I wanted to go and if it was private, you are better off ringing sooner than later to make a booking as they book up. So I had my OB appointment, blood test done and everything booked by 8 weeks. but as everyone said, it all depends where you want to go.