58 Comments. 1  I always find this topic amusing â coming from the UK â as we use grams and kilograms for food and similar measurements, so we use a âtrue weightâ. My parents are of the âpounds and ouncesâ generation and counting things in 12s is just weird now in the uk!
Here are a few things you may expect in your 1st prenatal visit: 1  Your gynecologist will help you understand the process especially if you are a first-time mom. 2  It is important that from the very first visit you feel free to ask your doctor about any query or concern you have.
The timing of your first prenatal appointment will vary according to where you live. Usually you will see your family doctor as soon as you suspect you are pregnant. Your family doctor will book your first prenatal appointment there at that office, or refer you to a midwife practice or an obstetrician. It's a good idea to ask around for names of midwife clinics or OBs before you go to this initial appointment with your family doctor.