help from expecting USA mommas please

[Teeny]

hi all!

so I had my daughter in the uk so I have no clue how things go here!

I got a bfp yesterday, should I go to my pcp or the obgyn to have the pregnancy confirmed.

also, I haven't actually signed up to and obgyn yet, from my in network list, many have specialists, should I be looking for one in particular?

thanks, feel so stupid having to ask all this stuff as already have a dd but things a re so diff here!

 

[DD80]

I called my OBGyn when I had a + test. I just go to a normal OBGyn - just make sure the are ob's and not just gyn - I didn't realize until a few years ago myself, but some are just gyn's which means they don't deal with the baby stuff, just the female part stuff.

You can also go through your pcp for the early testing and they can refer you to an OBGyn at that point. That might be a better option since you don't have an ob yet. That way you can go t one that your DR likes and recommends. Do you need a referral under your health plan?

 

[FarmersWife5]

Hey don't feel silly!!

when I got my BFP, I went to my normal family doctor to confirm. I already had a lady OBGYN in mind.. and discussed that with my family doctor, when pregnancy was confirmed. From there I called and made my appointment with my OBGYN.


Good luck and congrats!!!! Let us know if you have any other questions. I do know things differ in the United States depending on where you live, and what OBGYN you go to also.

 

[AC1987]

Don't worry its confusing for me too! I'm from Canada originally and moved to the states a couple years ago
I guess you'd hafta see about your insurance, if maternity is covered, and then if there are certain locations that they cover etc.. with me I have insurance, but not the maternity part, so I basically just googled what I was looking for, (I wanted to see a midwife) and then called to make an appt good luck!

 

[FarmMom]

I called an obgyn when I got my bfp They didn't want to confirm it, they just had me make my first appointment. I picked the doctor because she is covered by my insurance and i knew someone else who used her and I also did some google research on the obgyns on my plan. I'm not sure what i'd do if I was new to an area... Good luck!

 

[azure girl]

Google is great for finding a doctor that is well rated! I chose mine that way, he has high ratings and is also an all-around guy, he does regular low risk and high risk pregnancies. Since I have a preexisting condition, I went that route. There are nurse midwives that perhaps interest you more, it is all up to you.

 

[Katt36]

OBGYN honey. Usually they have you come in at 8 weeks confirm it and date you with ultrasound. If your 35 or older they will give you option to have perinatal testing.

 

[Shandelion]

My OB required a confirmation blood test and then wouldn't see me until 10+ weeks. I chose the OB because she had okay reviews online and accepted my insurance. Because I was sure of my conception time she wouldn't do a dating ultrasound. There is the option of midwives, too, if available.

 

[PandaMao]

No need to call your regular doctor and confirm unless you really want to. I just called up the obgyn practice my sister had gone too and made an appointment there. My first appointment included an ultrasound for dating purposes. I have irregular cycles so not sure if they would have done one that early otherwise. Every practice you go to will differ. Some will want you to do a test in office to confirm and some will do ultrasound. Good luck on finding a obgyn you like.

 

[44npregnant]

hi all!

so I had my daughter in the uk so I have no clue how things go here!

I got a bfp yesterday, should I go to my pcp or the obgyn to have the pregnancy confirmed.

also, I haven't actually signed up to and obgyn yet, from my in network list, many have specialists, should I be looking for one in particular?

thanks, feel so stupid having to ask all this stuff as already have a dd but things a re so diff here!

I didn't even have a regular doctor when I tested positive on a home test. I asked a co-worker. They referred me to a OB they used. You can always see what hospital you want to use and can usually find a Doctor's group of Gynecologists/Obstetricians that are affiliated with that hospital. Good luck!

 

[girlnboots]

I went to my town's health clinic for an "official" pregnancy test which I took to my ob/gyn who set up an 8 week appointment/health history/GTT.