Same here Kaila, I just have my first midwife appointment today at 8 weeks.
Although here to confirm pregnancy you have to do a urine test before the doctor will send away from blood tests. But they also do a full panel including all STD's, Rubella Immunity, Etc. with your blood tests routinely here.
My GP did that, but my midwife would have if I hadn't had my GP do it.