Pregnant? Here’s When You Should Meet Your Gynaecologist

Of course, some well-wishers might expect you to be on absolute bed rest for the entire 10 months, but that just does more harm than good.
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Congratulations on the big news! By now you have taken the home pregnancy test and the two pink lines have indicated the joy ride you are all set to embark upon. The morning sickness and nausea will soon be a part of your life for the next few weeks- so be prepared!

Friends and family would have floored you with a list of to-dos and more importantly what not to do when you are expecting. Of course, some well-wishers might expect you to be on absolute bed rest for the entire 10 months, but that just does more harm than good.

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So what is the next step? 

  • The next step would be to zero in on an OB-GYN you can trust for the next nine months of your life (and even more!). (Wondering how to zero in one a gynaec? Here's help)
  • According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the right antepartum care for an expectant mom should begin by the time 8-9 weeks pregnant.
  • This would give your OB-GYN ample time to get your comprehensive medical history, the essential physical examination and the various mandatory screenings you must schedule for all the trimesters. 
  • Do not postpone the visit to your obstetrician- going to one might actually help you alleviate your fears, get your doubts cleared on the foods to eat and avoid when pregnant, and also if you are under an existing medical condition, the doctor will be the best person to sail through the pregnancy journey without any hindrance. 

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