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When you are pregnant, when is your first appointment usually? I recently found out I was pregnant with my first and so I called to make an appointment and they scheduled me for a phone appointment a month later. I did ask about one in person thinking tests were needed to confirm or whatever else but they said a phone appointment was all that was necessary. At the time of the appointment I would be around 10 weeks.  
 
Just wondering if this is the normal process? Or what is currently done due to covid? Any advice or what is expected would be appreciated

I've had 5 babies, have used both OBs and midwives, and I have never been see before 10-12 weeks.  
 
There's not a lot to do the first trimester unless you have specific identified issues (like needing a cerclage), or you are uncertain about your last menstrual period that could pose a problem with dating the pregnancy ( in which case, a transvaginal ultrasound for dating purposes might be performed, although usually the one they do at about 20 weeks is sufficient).  
 
A home pregnancy test is usually sufficient - they are extremely accurate and it's virtually impossible to have a false positive. I've never needed an "official" test to be seen by a pregnancy provider.

For now make sure you are taking your prenatal vitamins. First appointment is usually around the 12 week mark. Normally they will weigh you, check your blood pressure and ask a bunch of questions related to your health and pregnancy.

How do you deal with morning sickness? I have it all day and I’m really struggling. Is there anything that helps? Can you pick something up from the pharmacy?

I haven't been pregnant in a while but diclectin saved me on more than 1 occasion. I would go to the walk in and ask. Worst they can say is 'no'. I also used preggie pops. I'm not sure where you'd get them locally, I ordered online.  
 
Edited by Bdn7, 2021-06-28 12:57:52

Bleh. I don't miss that.  
 
Make sure you eat regularly. Small, starchy meals/snacks help. And keep cool. Heat makes it worse.  
 
Two farm kids has a anti-nausea tablet that works somewhat. It has ginger and B vitamins, the same ones that are in the pres:cription anti-nausea stuff. I found it took the edge off enough so I could function.

You can get a pres:cription to help with morning sickness. I also found that ginger chews and soda crackers helped!

If you know your approximate due date, try to find a Facebook group with pregnant people who will be due the same time. Should be called something like “January 2022 Canadian babies.” They are filled with women going through the exact same thing and so incredibly helpful! I found that always having something to nibble on helped with morning sickness. I’d keep granola bars by the bed.