First doc. appt. today? new details...?

Question

{...ok so im going to my doctors today... and i was just wondering, what exactly qualifies for lab work? i kno blood work and probably urine test thingy, but like are they gonna do a pap and such? i know for sure that im not doing the u/s today because she told me... they have to schedule that. so the ? is, what REALLY to expect when your expecting... =o) thanks!...}

that was my original question, which returned some ver thorough answers... but one thing that i forgot to mention is that im already 17 weeks pregnant. i know i know... doctor doctor doctor... lol but i had to wait on my medicaid, as i didnt have any insurance before... so does anything change since it is so late... here are the other answers and original question...

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Answer 1

I didn't get into my first appointment right off the bat because of medicaid also..The only thing they did on my first visit was blood work...then the second visit they did my pap( soon afer first visit) and checked the heartbeat...Don't stress...

Answer 2

You'll get the pap, bloodwork, and urine screen.  All of it since you aren't going in till 17 weeks.

Answer 3

you will get the normal urine test to check for sugar, protein,white blood cells, blood and bacteria... you will blood screens to determine immunities to diseases like rubella... blood test will check for your blood type and anemia... genetic test for sickle cell anemia and Tay-sachs disease. they will also do a pap smear and check for infections like syphilis, gonorrhea, hepatitis, chlamydia, and in some cases aids.

Good luck and congratulations i hope this helps...