How to prep for 8-wk appointment?

[Anonymous]

To you more seasoned pregnant ladies: do you remember what, if anything you did to prepare for your 8-week appointment? I think I'm having blood drawn, so should I forgo food until then (hmmm, not a great option, as queasy as I am)? Anything else? I really should have called the doctor to ask this but forgot until just now...

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

No, just show up. Many OBs won't even do an ultrasound at this stage, so prepare to be just checked out/prodded and asked questions. It was a little anti-climactic for me for that reason.

If yours will do the ultrasound, you probably want to go in with a full bladder. But this isn't a time when food or anything else matters. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

No need to skip food...you're pregnant! Be sure to drink lots of water because you'll have to pee in a cup every time you see the doc until you deliver. Congrats!!!

[Anonymous]

just have a list of questions ready to ask the doctor. Also, they may ask your family medical history (for both sides-mother and father), so might be good to have researched that if you are not sure.