All About Your First Prenatal Appointment
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- čas přidán 12. 01. 2021
- Hello lovely people! Today's video is all about what to do after you get your positive pregnancy test. From picking a provider to medical and social screenings to labs. Did your first prenatal exam include everything in my video? If you have any other experiences, be sure to share them down below!
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Ugh this video came at a perfect time. I have my first appointment tomorrow. My office doesn’t allow husbands to attend and when I asked if I could at least FaceTime him or record a little clip of my first ultrasound so he can share in the experience with me, they got loud and rude and said that they ABSOLUTELY DO NOT ALLOW ANY TYPE OF CALLS OR RECORDING. When i asked why they got very defensive and even more loud ( my husband could hear them yelling through the phone from another room and I wasn’t even on speaker) and said because non patients aren’t allowed to see the inside of the rooms because it’s a hippa violation.....( I’ve seen a million CZcamsrs post clips from their appointments) 🧐I’ve been crying for 2 days straight over this. I’ve decided to seek another doctor and in the meantime go to a place I can pay out of packet so my husband and I can see the very first ultrasound together.
You should definitely find a practice where you feel comfortable and you feel safe to ask questions without being judged. Good luck in finding a new one!
Sorry you experienced that 😔
Definitely see another dr. My partner wasn’t allowed to come to appointments due to COVID also, but they let me record the ultrasounds and they definitely encouraged him to FaceTime to ask any questions he might have.
Good for you. Most offices will at LEAST allow facetime during ultrasound. Definitely find a practice who allows that.
Wow, how rude! Sorry about that and hopefully you can get booked quickly. (: Best of luck!
I went to my regular OBGYN office when I found out I was pregnant. I usually saw the NP for all my Pap smear so I saw the doctor in the office for the first time. He was horrible. I had a lot of question since it was my first pregnancy. He blew them off and told me not to worry so much. I was PISSED. I found new doctor for my following prenatal appointment. I called the office of that horrible doctor and requested they send my complete medical history over to the new office. They lady on the phone was incredibly rude and gave me a hard time for leaving their practice for a different doctor. My new doctor was lovely and answered every single one of my questions. I felt like I could trust her and she eventually delivered my baby when the time came. Do not stay with a doctor if you don’t like them!
I’m so thankful you found a doctor who was a better fit for you!! 💗💗
I just found out I am pregnant! First conformation appointment is tomorrow then scheduling my first prenatal exam. This is our first child and we are so excited/nervous and your videos are such a breath of relief
I’ve been watching your content for years and i recommend you to EVERYONE!! you are incredibly informative and in such an understandable, approachable, kindhearted manner. i seriously adore you and what you’re doing! as an L&D nurse who is so vastly knowledgeable and thus able to provide truly informed, advanced care as well as all of that knowledge you share here as well to reach so many parents beyond the patients luckily enough to have you! i am now pregnant for the first time and refreshing my knowledge and am just so appreciative that you take the time to put these videos out because of all the similar content i watch yours is my favorite!
I gave birth to my first boy a week ago and I just wanna say thank you !!! Your videos got me through alot . Postpartum is definitely harder than delivery in my opinion so I'll continue watching your videos cuz I know they will make things better ❤❤❤❤
Congrats!!! And yes, postpartum is tough. Not something you can really, truly prepare for, either. But you’ve got this! Continue to reach out for help from those in your village. 💗💗
I’m 19 and I found out I’m pregnant a couple days ago, your entire channel is going to be a lifesaver 😍
Thank you so much for this! I experienced SA as a child by a male pediatrician so I’ve been very nervous about my first prenatal appointment and what it will entail. But this really helped me feel at ease and understand what each test is for/why it’s needed.
You seem like such a genuinely kind soul 💕. Thank you so Much for educating all of us mamas!!
1. Congratulations on your pregnancy! I hope it goes well for you
2. This video came right on time as my 1st appointment is the 19th of January
3. Thank you for all these helpful videos, you're amazing!
I've been watching your videos for years.
Happy to say that I am 6 weeks pregnant in two days.
Perfect timing! My first appt is next week. I would LOVE a video on first trimester anxiety, if you don’t have one up already! 💓 after a loss, my anxiety is SO high during my first trimester
I definitely talk about it in my pregnancy updates. I experienced lots of anxiety with this pregnancy. It’s so tough. 💗
Am I pregnant, nope I'm 6 months pp. Am I still watching, yes yes I am! Love all of your videos Elizabeth❤I chose Midwifery care, I'm in Canada and I loved it! For the first bit I had an OBGYN and I had so much anxiety at every appointment, serious "white coat syndrome"! So when I got the call that a midwife was available I was thrilled! Appointments were longer, about 45mins-1hr I felt more relaxed and better informed by the time it was time to give birth❤I also loved the freedom of choice with place of birth. I could have had a home birth, birth center,or hospital! My goal was birth center but I ended up in the hospital! What I loved about Midwifery care was that once I was in active labour my midwife was there the whole time! And she really helped me feel empowered when labour didn't go according to my "plan" and she let me feel upset when it didn't go to plan! It was amazing! Loved my midwife I so hope I can have her again with my next pregnancy❤
I love the midwifery care model. If it was available in my area for in-hospital birth, I would def he signed up!
For an international perspective, I just had my first prenatal appt at a birthing center in South Korea. They had me come in at only 5 weeks, didn’t ask any of the questions you mentioned, but they did do a blood and urine test. They also did the transvaginal ultrasound and confirmed the due date. They’re having me come back at 7 weeks ^^
Thank you very much by the time i have my first appt i will be about 12-13 weeks i think. I didn’t know what to expect since this would be my first pregnancy. I found your channel and appreciate all the information you provide.
Congrats on your pregnancy! 💗
My practice does early testing (like ASAP after a positive test) if you have a history of miscarriage. Some hormone levels can be helped to prevent your chance of miscarrying again, so that would be another good reason to call and make your appointment soon after getting a positive test. 😊 Don’t know if all practices do this, but it would be worth calling and asking if you have a history of miscarriage.
That’s definitely another good reason to call!
ITS LIKE YOU WERE READING MY MIND! My first appointment is on Tuesday! 🥰🥳
Yay! Good luck!
Your voice is so nice to listen to! I love your videos, even though I'm not pregnant or a mother, yet!
Greetings from Finland!
lol Yea I enjoy watching the videos even though my babies are 20 and 19 and I can't have anymore
Aw, thank you! Greetings back to you in Finland! Hope you guys are managing well with the pandemic! 💗💗
I'm due May 31st. The hospital I go to does the ultrasound separately from the first appointment. I'm so excited and also super nervous-- I have my anatomy scan this Friday. I love your videos, thank you for making them!
Yay! We are due date twins! I hope it goes well! Just had my anatomy scan yesterday. I have to go back in 2 weeks because my beautiful stubborn baby decided they weren’t moving to get a good look at the heart 🤦🏼♀️😂
Hello I'm a new subscriber here. I just found out I'm pregnant last week. I'm 6w and 5d today! My 1st apt is March 30 and I'll be 8weeks. Thank you for this video. It helped me bc this will be my first baby.
This is neat to hear, in Canada, specifically Ontario, you see your family doctor for your entire first trimester. OBs aren't seen until 20 weeks (unless complications beyond the family doctor's scope arise, also you need a referral from your family doctor to get into an OB -you can request which one you want, or change them, but the concept of not having a family doctor is so strange to me because they're like the gatekeeper lol), or if you choose midwives, they will see you at 14 weeks, and you don't need any referrals, although they will request your records from your family doctor.
Hi Nurse Zabe! I totally adore your videos and topics! I work at Maternal Newborn in our hospital and also 6weeks in my pregnancy..My husband was wondering why I watch your channel since the topics you have,covers my workplace too but hey!Ladies support our own!Thank you for opening up to us and embracing the educator side of you! Wishing you the healthiest and safest delivery :)
Congrats on your pregnancy! I honestly feel like I could have really benefited from a childbirth edu class with my first, and I’d been working on mother/baby and L&D for 3 years at that point. I definitely wasn’t prepared or ready to childbirth even with my RN experience. It definitely was a different experience being the patient versus the nurse!
BTW, you are definitely in the glowing stage ☀️
Awww, thank you. 💗 Honestly mostly just a good foundation and ring light, but I’ll take it! The maskne is rough right now 😬
@@Nurse_zabe I love all of your videos!!!!!!
I had a wonderful first prenatal appointment. Even though I wasn’t able to have my fiancé with me for the ultrasound, they were so caring and asked if I wanted to record and take pictures of what they were doing to share with him. I had also recently lost my father unexpectedly and they were considerate and comforting when I spoke of my fears of all the stress I was under and how that would affect the baby.
Yay! This is the kind of story I love to hear! 💗💗
I wish you could educate other doctors and nurses on how to do a better job at understanding and dealing with their patients! LOVE your videos.
The transvaginal ultrasound for the 1st appointment is so uncomfortable! My husband had to hold my hand because I just wanted to faint. We went in at 6 weeks & my baby’s heartbeat was so strong. It was a very good & informative appointment. Plus my Dr. is amazing & she’s been making everything a breeze. I have 8 weeks left & I am so excited & ready!!!!!!
Yeah, it definitely can be. They press pretty hard. Never be afraid to ask them to stop or give you a break if you need it!
Wait, so when they asked what grade level I teach they weren't just trying to make conversation? Lol I thought they were just trying to be nice!
It’s a bit of both, honestly. But asking questions in a conversational way so you don’t even realize they are gathering info is the best way to do it! 😊
Omg I have baby fever and I always love to see you upload!!!! 💜💜💜 this is perfect
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The website that you mentioned for hospital statistics was so helpful. Thank you for sharing and taking the time to make this video.
Girl i followed you for my first pregnancy 5 years ago and you had a glow up!! Id love to know your hair and makeup routines
Not sure if you’ve done A video on this or not but would love a pregnancy and body hair. My belly and lower back are changing!!
My mom contracted cytomeglia virus while pregnant with me. The only effect luckily was very late walking and deaf in right ear and partially in other.
Yes CMV is one of the biggest causes of deafness from birth. I’m so glad you are doing well besides!
That sounds a little intrusive to what I'm used to. I'm on my second pregnancy in BC Canada, and fortunately I haven't had any intravaginal anything at my prenatal visits, except for a membrane sweep at the end of my first pregnancy. The first dating scans were abdominal. I'm not sure of this is the norm but this was my experience. They don't even do routinely checks for dilation in the last weeks and I am absolutely on board with that. They even had me swab myself for the group B test lol 😅 which seemed odd for a first timer but looking back on it, I wouldn't change it!
Studies show self-swabs for gbs are just as effective as the doctor doing the swab! Crazy, right? And yes, I will say every provider is different, but I think many use this as a time to get a full picture of gynecological health because many people (at least in America) don’t seek out preventative healthcare
Just had my first prenatal appointment yesterday and it was such a huge change from my first. First ultrasound is next Friday!
Yes, definitely far less questions with baby #2 plus if you’re at the same provider!
@@Nurse_zabe I went to a different provider this time (University of Cincinnati) and they are much better than the last hospital. I'm treated like a human there and they let me choose what gender doctor I wanted and are so compassionate and kind. Was nothing but smiles :)
Oh my gosh, well that’s the best kind of change, then!!!!!
For me, selecting a provider has been so difficult! I had a great provider I loved who I saw before I got pregnant, cut too finding out I'm pregnant and her and all the OBGYNs had left the practice so it was only GYNs. 🙃 Frantically try to find a new provider, but so few in my city took my insurance as I have bluecross blue shield of Texas PPO, and I'm in Florida😑 Finally found one but I really didn't have any choice, it was the only one of three in my city that took my insurance, and the other two could not get me in to see me till I was 12 weeks 😢 I hate the whole private insurance thing here in the states!
Oh my god this is perfect! I have my first prenatal tomorrow! 😊
Yay! Hope it goes well!!
So different in Canada! I have all my appointments with my family doctor up until 36 weeks when I'll start going to an OB. We only get one ultrasound at around 20 weeks. I did get an early ultrasound done at 7 weeks because I went into the ER with pain that I was concerned about.
Wow! That is pretty different! I’m sure it’s nice to be with a familiar doctor, though. 😊
I have my 8 week appointment tomorrow. So nervous and excited for it!
Yay! I hope it goes well!
@@Nurse_zabe it went great! 🤗💓
This might be a dumb question but how many times do 2nd time moms develop preeclampsia if they had it with their first.
I have my first OB appt next week!!! I had an ultrasound with my fertility clinic so I know I’m having twins! But this helped bc my fertility clinic appts weren’t like what I’m to expect with my OBGYN.
Twins!! Congrats!! 💗💗💗
@@Nurse_zabe thank you!!!
Quick discussion with OB at hospital scan ended up with me deciding I needed to find a different GP. Someone with availability! Definitely ask how easy it is to get appointments with the doctor (the receptionist at the clinic was great for this!).
Yes! Doctor availability (even just a call back for questions) is so important!
Just had my pre-pregnancy appointment today. My OB GYN covered everything you mentioned in the video and we now have our game plan! I have lupus and we're planning for a pregnancy since I threw my first blood clot back in Oct. On the road to recovery but a pulmonary infarction complicates things even more. As soon as we receive a positive I'll be sent to the fetal/maternal specialist who will be assisting my OB.
Can you do a video on formula here in the U.S.? Would a lactation consultant at the hospital be able to advise on formula? I won't be able to breastfeed because I will need to go back on my lupus medication that isn't save for baby...
Yay! So glad you’ve got a game plan! I’ve got a video on formula feeding and I encourage you to do your own research on the formula that is best for you and your family! A lactation consultant might be able to help, although that is not their area of expertise. Most are pretty similar.
I am in central Ohio. I was never asked if I had a cat. I don’t remember any questions about the father’s medical history. I didn’t have a breast exam with either pregnancy. They did ask what I did for a living. This last pregnancy they were more concerned about COVID. They canceled an appointment and didn’t allow anyone to go with me for most appointments. I asked why and she said they didn’t have time to check visitors because it’s double the amount of people. That was the worst excuse ever. For one a support person is not a visitor. The person scanning temperatures at the door was sitting there bored. There was a line cars in the parking lot with men sitting in them. They recently changed their policy and now allow one support person at all maternity appointments. I got pregnant in November 2019 when COVID wasn’t a thing yet. During the biggest time of fear I was in my 2nd and 3rd trimester. I hope the quality of support and care has returned to normal.
Yes, everyone practices differently and I really tried to be exhaustive with my questions so I could hit all the ones you might hear! And I’m so sorry about the care with covid. At the practice I see, we are not permitted a support person either, although they are fine with filming/FaceTiming our support people. It’s definitely tough and I understand their desire to limit exposure, but at what cost?
For my first appointment I had told them that I had bled and that I was still getting a positive test and would like to get checked out. Once I was there, they did an ultrasound and I was 11 weeks 3 days pregnant. They also said I had a bladder infection and prescribed some medicine and prenatals. They never addressed the bleeding or explained anything. I'm now 27 weeks pregnant I ask many questions but all I get is, "it's all normal, your body is just going through the phases...etc" but I had explained I was cold, or there is discharge and they never checked me and turns out I have a thyroid problem and tho I had mentioned symptoms they said, "you weren't showing any symptoms " it made me so mad but there are only 2 other doctors in my area that have really bad reputations so I'm freaking out
Is a pre-conception Ob/Gyn visit something you recommend?
Do you think if I’m fused from T2-L3 due to scoliosis, I can have a natural birth? I’ve been curious over the past few months, especially because of the pressure, since I hope to get pregnant within the next couple of years!
Hello so I live in New York state in the USA. My doctors and the group I go to mostly have the midwifery and the midwives deliver unless you have problems or are high risk ive had 2 miscarriages both chemical pregnancy. Im currently 15 weeks pregnant with our miracle baby and honestly the midwives and nurses have been amazing so far.
I’m so glad you’ve had such an amazing experience so far! 💗💗💗
You look absolutely stunning in this video !
Aw, thank you! The nars soft matte foundation is my new favorite!
Love your videos!! Can you do a video about high risk pregnancies? :)
Plz! I'm a high risk pregnancy and would love to hear your thoughts!
In regards to not being immune to Rubella. If you can't get the vaccine during pregnancy and it's something that's transmittable through the placenta, do they try to do anything during pregnancy or for the baby?
At my 20 week ultrasound I found out that my baby has an enlarged heart so they tested me for some infections & I found out that I had Parvo @ some point in my life but it is not an active infection.
I had 3 cesareans and was told VBAC wasnt possible. I was completely traumatized from the experiences I had, so I hired a midwife for a homebirth. She didnt do anything medical to me and I loved it! No ultrasounds no labs no vaginal exams. I ended up having 2 babies at home. Ladies there are OPTIONS for VBAC! Please dont settle for a major surgery you dont need because someone told you you had no choice.
Can you do please another video like this on pre-conception visits??
I'm 10 weeks today and still waiting for the referral to be able to schedule my first appointment due to my insurance changing on the 1st. Probably won't be seen til 12 weeks or so. 😩 This is my first pregnancy + I've never been to an OB and I'm so anxious for my first appointment. This video was definitely helpful!
I’m sorry you’re having to wait for an insurance change. That’s so frustrating! Congrats on your pregnancy!
I'm just over 23 weeks pregnant. I'm not sure if you can answer this ....I have a family history of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism (sister was hyperthyroidism for years went to hypothyroidism after radiation & grandma was hyperthyroidism) so I get tested quite a bit even when not pregnant because of family history. My first pregnancy my thyroid was fine. This pregnancy I had a normal TSH level of 1.59 around 10 weeks. I went to the lab in the afternoon(usually go late morning afternoon). Lately I have been having very low blood pressure (can go right down 80s/47or50s but seems to stay lately 90s/50s) with this pregnancy and light headness on and off only when laying down or sitting (which is weird cause low bp usually causes that with standing but I'm fine when I'm standing and walking around) so my health team said ok lets test your thyroid again even though it was normal in the beginning. This time I decided to go first thing in the morning at 7am because just worked out better that way for us that day. My TSH result was 4.4(normal is 0.3-4 but I think second trimester doctors want you max 3?) and my T4 was 11(normal 9-19). I saw my doctor yesterday and she said it is tiny bit high but they will retest before medication. They don't want to medicate unnecessarily and cause heart palpitations cause where I already get those...had them for years they increase with pregnancy especially if stressed.
I'm being retested Tuesday Jan 19 at around 9am (12 days after first test , is that to early to retest ? I have an appt for 7:40 am but I'll have to sit around for an hour where as I'm doing glucose test too ). I read somewhere that fasting and going early morning for a thyroid test could lead to false elevated TSH levels. Do you know if that's true ? Should I be going in the afternoon for TSH test like I had done before?
I also read 5 to 10 mcg a day of biotin in vitamins can give false results so I stopped my prenatal just incase figured no harm for a week.
I'm praying it's normal next week I'm terrified. I read to much on hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism during pregnancy and scary stuff about increase risk of preeclampsia and hemmrhage during birth. I'm not sure if it's even if your under control with meds or if it has to be out of hand for it to be dangerous?
Hi! I’m honestly not sure on the effects of fasting and biotin, but I would recommend, if you are with the results, to ask to have an appointment with an endocrinologist (if you haven’t already). They would be able to answer all those questions and more. Good luck!
@@Nurse_zabe thank you
My health assessment was done about 2 weeks before my first Ob visit.
Gives the MD plenty of time to review!
I have Strep B sepsis 24/7 in my body. Sadly have been this way since 2008. Thankfully, I only get an occasional fever. I'm hoping to have a baby in the near future and I'm also hoping my 'symbiotic relationship' with Strep B behaves itself.
Update: 6 weeks pregnant today!
This is all really great information to know as a (hopefully) future social worker! I had no idea about the vertically transmittable illnesses from children. Super good to know and keep in mind
Yes, so many people focus on physical health alone with pregnancy, but it’s about so much more. Social and mental health are just as important for a healthy pregnancy! Connecting patients with any resources they need to achieve a healthy pregnancy is the goal!
So I have a cat, but husband is deployed... so no one to do litter other than me. We moved over an hour away from most of our friends and family (cost of living because I am missing them now) but can I clean the litter with a mask? I’m not willing to rehome her, she’s part of our family too.
It's too early for me to take a test, but I'm already panicking at the idea of a nurse or doctor telling me my due date based off of my last period and not ovulation date. It's a sensitive topic for me because I've seen nurses be confused when I told them don't know if my bleeding was period blood, and doctors TELLING me that I'm on my period when I'm clearly only spotting (ironically it was on a day of extraordinarily light spotting too). It doesn't seem like medical professionals give irregular periods the attention it deserves. I will be upset if the nurse asks for my last period (like they usually do whether or not I'm pregnant) and then tell me I'm due when they don't even have all the information. Take this cycle. My positive OPK came on days 36 and 37 of my cycle, and that's way better than last time, when it took about six months with incessant spotting. So I guess my question is: do nurses ask about the regularity of your cycle before determining due dates? I'm just super scared that I'd be put in an uncomfortable situation and feel the urge to snap.
Hope this experience went well for you and you didn’t have to get feisty with any providers. I have 36 days cycles so I don’t even ovulate until 2 weeks after the end of my period. Then I’ll have my next period 2w or more after that. So 4w between end of previous period and start of next. I am ready to GO TO BATTLE with whoever tells me I’m wrong. Because if they never adjust the due date, they’ll consider me overdue before I’m actually over due. I know dang well when I ovulated and when I did the dance so I can say with fairly good certainly when conception date was based on my body’s symptoms. Sadly, I can’t leave and go to a new provider if this doesn’t work out because there are only TWO offices in my town and the other office wasn’t good for gyn care (dismissive, not telling me my own medical details, rude, etc.).
My first prenatal appointment is tomorrow and I am soo excited.. HOWEVER after watching this video I called to make sure I could record the heartbeat for my partner (who is obviously not allowed to come due to covid) and they said that the law doesn’t allow any recording of the heartbeat or ultrasound!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭 I am devastated!!!! I am frantically trying to call around to find another office that will allow it but I’m having a hard time. This breaks my heart and makes me superrr angry!!! They are excluding the father almost every step of the way and I can’t take it 😭😭😭😖
Should I be concerned that I had my prenatal appt at 15 weeks 2 days, 2 days ago. And they didnt ask me anything? They did the dopler, checked my urine, and did bloodwork. But didnt ask me anything.
Not necessarily. Everyone does their intake assessments differently. And I’ve they’ve seen you in the past with a previous pregnancy or beforehand, they often have a good amount of history on you. You can always ask at the next appointment too!
Hi nurse Zabe I'm on my 8th week 6 day pregnancy and I kinda have a back pain and abdominal pain, does it because I can't poo like the way I used to poo before I got pregnant? If yes what to do to atleast poo regularly or fart? Because honestly I just can't even fart.
I would call your On-call provider and see what they recommend you take for constipation if you think that’s the problem. I hope you feel better!
My husband and I just went to our first ultrasound. He was not prepared for how the do the ultrasound. 😆
I honestly wasn’t either the first time 😂😂😂
Love your content! I was wondering if you'd be interested in making a video all about tearing during birth/ different techniques to avoid this if possible?
I have one! czcams.com/video/jEd9sjbPvSo/video.html
Hi! I'm from Oregon. We also do drug testing pretty regularly.
Interesting!
I have a question related to regular health but could be related to pregnancy as well. Could an OB/GYN give a rescue inhaler prescription? I've had asthma for 6 to 8 years now, and my usual doctor insists on me going in to be retested to see if I still have asthma yearly. The test makes me light headed to the point of almost fainting, and I'd prefer to ask my OB/GYN if she could write the prescription as opposed to being herded through an appointment and ignored for an hour or two. Would it be a waste of time to ask?
(My Doctor runs a lot of expensive tests, you're with a nurse for all the work, alone for about an hour, and then he's in the room with you for a few seconds and rushes through your time with him so you don't get to ask much.)
i think you need a new doctor tbh. Ive had asthma all my life. when i was younger it was horrible. But ive grown out of most of it now. I have never had to do a yearly test to make sure i still have asthma. I just tell the dr i have a history of asthma and i ask for an inhaler and some refills and thats it. 6-8 years is a pretty long time to have asthma and i dont think you need to take a test every year...its not like it will magically disappear one day. I would personally look for a different dr if possible.
I would definitely ask! They might be willing to. Especially since it’s a medication you’ve been taking for a long time!
@@samseeraj1989 I get what you mean.He is a good doctor and the tests are thorough, but he doesn't seem to care all that much. He seems very detached, but the other staff at the office are lovely. Except the front desk, they tend to be touch and go. It's good to know that I'm not wrong to feel like I should go to another doctor, because I've just been "dealing with it" for the past few years.
@@Nurse_zabe Thank you so much, I'm definitely asking at my March follow-up to see if she can. I'm a very shy person and even though it was a very up close and personal kind of appointment she made me feel comfortable, and was overall very kind.
I assume they want to see me sooner if i had postpartum preeclampsia last time?
Plus, I had blighted ovum last 2019 does in any chance happen again? I haven't done an ultrasound yet, I'm scared that it might happen again.. That's why I'm always paranoid having back aches because thats what I felt also before minus the bleeding. And so much abdominal cramps.
Having a precious blighted ovum does not mean that it will happen again! Most women with a blighted ovum go on to have healthy pregnancies! But I understand the fear! Hopefully you’ll get to see a beautiful little one on your next ultrasound!
@@Nurse_zabe thank you nurse Zabe I'm excited to have my ultrasound done. As soon as possible. God bless you and your family ❤️
Could you make a video about having a midwife to support you in the process/birth, similar to how they're used in the UK and other parts of the world? I iknow in the UK it's very very common to have a midwife, you have regular appointments, they're with you during your labor and delivery, and they do some postnatal care. I don't know if we even have the opportunity for that in the US but if so I'd love to hear about it!
So there definitely are midwifery support just like the UK. In the US (depending on your state) we have both certified nurses midwives and practical midwives. CNM can function in the hospital, birth center or in a home birth setting. Practical midwives are in some birth centers and home births. But again, a lot of the rights of practicing midwives is regulated by the state, so every one is different. The midwifery care model is one that is truly amazing and patient-centered and great for low-risk patients (which a majority of people are!) I’d research what it looks like in your area!
omg you look super glowy 🥰
Aw, thank you! A good foundation and ring light make that maskne totally disappear! 😂
I’m 31 weeks now and here I am just to show support 😂
Thanks! 💗
You look so good, so super beautiful today! ❤️
My obgyn did not ask me half if this stuff thank you so so much
And that is honestly ok! Every person practices differently. I tried to include alllllll of the possible questions to make this video as inclusive as possible.
At my 1st appointment they set up a payment plan for all my appointments and our birthing pain
I am 40 my last pregnancy was 21 years ago ,I’m also Rh- and I have other health issues making me EXTREMELY high risk and I am pregnant. My OBGYN will not even take me because of COVID-19!!! What happens now. And two other women in two other states are going through the same thing that I know of today. Where and how can I advocate for myself and them?? Just thank you so much for any comment , I just need advice please 🥰
Go to the ER. They are required to provide you care even if you can't afford it. Get as many tests and information as possible there and ask what they recommend as far as finding an OBGYN who will care for you.
Is there another OB in your area that is taking new patients? This is totally crazy to me. But Sophia is correct, you can go to the ER and they will treat you. Buttttttt, I would try to find another office if possible and skip the ER. Everything is very covid-y right now, unfortunately
@@Nurse_zabe this was the option I took I have been waiting for an appointment or a provider to accept me since the 7th. I finally was accepted and I see a doctor next week! Thank you for your advice. Unfortunately the other two women I know are still waiting for appointments. It's such a weird time. Every one keeps saying don't stress with their words but their actions are beyond stressful 🤣😃
I also had Strep B with my first pregnancy found in my urine at 5 weeks pregnant. So I was also treated as positive right away , my ob skipped the strep b swab. Will I be automatically treated as positive this pregnancy ? Or does that depend on the OB. So far nothing in my urine this time so I'm assuming he might do the swab unless he just treats me as positive again because of my previous pregnancy
Nope! Being positive in one pregnancy does make it a higher chance in subsequent pregnancies, though! Check out my gbs video!
@@Nurse_zabe thank you
@A W yes it cleared with antibiotics for my uti but they still treat you as positive if it was found in your urine,my ob skipped the swab at 35 weeks. Your considered highly colonized so they automatically say your positive If it's found early pregnancy in your urine even if your clear. With my first my water broke when i was in early labor so they augmentated to speed things up since my daughter had no sac for protection around her and they started the antibiotics.She ended up perfectly healthy. I just had my second baby , a boy in April. I had the strep b swab with him this time since I had no uti's and it came back negative. I was able to labor on my own with no pitocin and barely any intervention. My second birth went way quicker and smoother then my first.
I'm not pregnant yet, but working on it. I have a cat. She is a purely indoor cat and eats a dry food diet. My husband will not clean her box, because the deal we made many years ago is that we are getting a cat only if he never ever has to clean her box, and he has never touched. I'm not getting rid of my cat. what are my options? Can i wear gloves and a mask when cleaning her box? Should i have her tested to make sure that she doesn't have it? How high is the risk? My entire family has always had cats, my mother had indoor cats whit 2 pregnancies (my siblings) and never did anything different and was fine.
PS. you look glowy! Your hair and skin look amazing!
Indoor cats are good! Just be sure to wash your hands. Check out my pinned comment for more info!
@@Nurse_zabe Well that's a relief! Thanks for answering. BTW I cannot see your pinned comment. :(
My dr didnt ask about my horse riding until I came in with a swollen foot. When she asked how long it had been swollen she was in shock when I told her since my filly stepped on my foot the week before. She asked why I was so close I said I was showing her to a potential trainer lol. I then informed her I had two other horses as well lol. Now she always asks if I'm being careful around them.
I work at a stable and plan to keep going as long as I can! I'm 10 weeks and still riding the older, safer ones but soon enough I'll be keeping my feet on the ground! Haha
Yes, I think the importance of feeling comfortable and safe around horses versus me trying to go riding one day! Everything has risk, driving a car is risky too. Just evaluating your risk and making efforts to minimize when you can!
@@Nurse_zabe definitely not a hobby to take up once you get pregnant! Haha
I had preeclampsia at the end of my last pregnancy and I am now pregnant again 10 months postpartum… My last doctor was old-school gentleman who is very caring but told me if I get pregnant again he would induce me at 39 weeks. I don’t want to be induced at 39 weeks if I don’t have to be… And my dream would be to have a low intervention birth. Is this completely unlikely that I could have a normal pregnancy and birth after what happened last time with the Pre-eclampsia?
It is definitely possible. Take each day at a time. A history of preeclampsia alone is not a reason for early induction (unless you were to develop it once again). Remember any decisions you make in your pregnancy and labor are yours to make! Of course, listening to the advice of your trained and experience healthcare provider is important, but asking why is never a bad thing!
@@Nurse_zabe Thank you so much for taking your time to answer😊And with my first I had a completely all natural birth and went into labor at 39 weeks and five days, my second I developed preeclampsia and it was like everything I didn’t want. I’m really hoping for a low intervention of birth again this time.🙏🏻🙏🏻You are the sweetest for taking your time to make your informative videos and to answer questions for Ladies going through all these things🥰🥰God bless you!!
So I am 31 weeks and 2 days I have been put in high risk due to fibroid on my uterus its up higher as it didn't affect fertility for me as I got pregnant straight away when my husband and I started trying then my dr told me at 14 weeks he wanted me to do the glucose test due to my weight i eneded up with Gestational diabetes diet controlled up to know
They then transferred me to a bigger city that's 2hrs away from home to have bub as they will have more equipment than my hospital in my home town
I was pregnant but I had a miscarriage but my ob was in the same health system with my pcp and my partner had a medical records in the health system and it eliminated at lot of information asked
I am so sorry for your loss. 😢😢😢
They always ask me if I am willing to accept blood products if needed!
That’s a great one to ask! And ask about religious preferences too. Since certain religions will not accept blood.
You. Look. Radiant.
Yaaaas hunty.
Awww, you’re too kind. NARS soft matte foundation applied with my fingers is my new favorite thing!!
My midwives didn’t ask half the questions you mentioned and they didn't give me a breast exam. I am due next month.
And that’s totally fine too! Everyone practices different. I honestly tried to include every question they could possibly ask. And many will ask some of these questions in a way that you don’t even realize they are! 💗
@@Nurse_zabe Understand every place is different.
Also, could you do an updated Covid-19 video? So much has changed and would be nice to hear a fresh perspective before I give birth to my daughter shorty... nervous but just hoping it goes smoothly.
Toxoplasmosis is only involved if your cat is indoor/outdoor and actively hunts rodents and rabbits or if you have an occasional mouse in the house and your indoor cat is still a good mouser. It's the rodents that carry that one which transfer to the cat.
My doctor didn’t ask me literally any of these questions
All of those questions that the OBGYN is going to ask during the first appointment sound like....they should be asked BEFORE the patient gets pregnant? If you're planning on becoming pregnant, then is it not a good idea to, for example, get off of certain medications or stop horseback riding BEFORE doing the Conception Dance. If you're already pregnant, its kind of too late (if it was a planned pregnancy, obviously)
Well I don’t think you need to stop horseback riding while trying to conceive. I don’t even necessarily think you need to when you’re pregnant. Just being aware of the risk and trying to limit them. But your right about the meds! Unfortunately, like I said in my video, many people don’t seek any sort of care until they fall pregnant.
Pap-Smear all 3 years in the US? WOW. In GER we get them every year or every half year if you want to and it's covered by insurance.
That's interesting how every country handles medical treatments differently 😉
BTW you look stunning and happy 😊 💖 thanks for all the information 👍🏼🙏🏻
The recommendations are honestly constantly changing. I had to look up the most recent recommendations. I think the understanding is that the body can actually fight off a lot of hpv and cell dysplasia reducing the need for intervention. If you have an abnormal pap you will continue to go every year, though
@@Nurse_zabe I also work in the medical field and to me everything about the human body is sooo interesting!! Magical I would say 😍😋
Once Covid calms down me and my husband planning on trying for baby #1 - we're both so excited - wish us luck for easy conceiving and a happy healthy baby as end result 🙏🏻🍀
Wish you all the best for your current pregnancy. Stay happy and healthy (also your whole family oc) ❤️
It is so crazy! I love that we are always learning new things. Good luck with you’re upcoming TTC journey!
@@Nurse_zabe I had abnormal and they still said every 3?!
In Ontario, Canada OBGYNs don’t see pregnant women until 12 weeks. It’s ridiculous, first trimester is so critical and nerve wrecking.
I had the problem where I have a positive pregnancy test. But I re-tested; yes I know why did I re-test i don't know.... But for the next 3 days it was negative... so right now I am waiting to see a doctor.
Anyone else had this happen?
Are first appointments with Obgyn? I scheduled my first appointment and they are doing it with a nurse and the next appointment is with a midwife.
PSA- you can still do your cat’s litter if they do not go outdoors, they will only carry the disease if they are eating small animals, which most indoor cats aren’t eating.
Totally! Learned that after posting this video. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Just had my prenatal appointment I’m almost weeks and so exhausted and nauseous
Ugh, first trimester can be so miserable 🤢
Yes it is very does it get better
You most definitely can clean a litter box when you are pregnant 🙄 I have done it through all of my pregnancies... I also worked as a Vet tech while pregnant and never had an issue and my drs know I clean my litter box and have said it is perfectly fine as long as you wash your hands after! ALSO not all cats have Toxo.. so if your cat is inside only and never eats rodents or wild bird.. they wont get it and neither will the person cleaning the litter box!
Thank you 🙏🏼 this comment took so much stress from me. I have 3 cats and I love them 😍 there is no one coming to clean their box but mama lol and the thought of having to Re home my fur babies had me sick with worry , literally. Just thank you so much
@@gypsyjade7170 my husband was deployed my first pregnancy... so it was up to me to clean the box and there was no way in hell I was getting rid of my cat... I was also working as a vet tech and did up until I joined the Corps and when in I also cleaned the litter box as I lived alone and no one else was going to do it.. and again now I am cleaning the box and will not get rid of my Maine Coons.. just be smart about it! I joke with my drs that I don't eat cat shit sandwiches, so it's fine 😂 if you feel better wearing gloves.. wear gloves.. but you have to actually ingest the fecal matter of an infected cat in order to get it.. and 99% of house cats will never even be exposed to it! So love of your cats and don't stress!
Thanks for clearing things up, particularly with inside cats! Our kitties always ran wild and free and brought home many critters. I always got a blanket statement from OBs to avoid. 💗
It's one of those things if someone else can do it then it's best but if it's either you or it doesn't get done then you have no choice, just gotta be very careful about your hygiene.
i love this comment so much! indoors cats cant get toxo unless they are eating the wild rodents that are OUTDOORS. plus in order to get toxo you either need to EAT the cat's poop, or pick up the poop WITH your hand and then NOT wash your hand and then touch your face. Obviously most ppl have common sense but i think there is just a bit of fear mongering with toxo and that gives cats a very bad reputation. families will even get rid of their cats just to avoid toxo once mom falls pregnant. if you are careful and obviously hygienic there is no real concern.
What the hell is birthing people?! Is it a new world for pregnant women?!
Unfortunately. Apparently anyone can give birth now even though that is biologically inaccurate 😂😂🤷🏼♀️
@@katygogo honestly I wish my husband could get pregnant 😆 it’s really scary
I agree, its so dumb! Any person who is pregnant is a Woman. End of discussion...
Birthing person 🤢 how about mom? Lol
All birthing people…? 🥴
I know right….completely takes the power away from being a woman 🙄🙄
Birthing people?!?! I’m out.
Birthing people? Seriously? 🙄