Positive?

[MORELLO]

When you get a positive test, why does the GP need to confirm it, - ie what does he/she do other than give you another test, the same as what you could do yourself?

[redcrx]

they dont always need to confirm it. I never saw my GP through my pregnancy, i was reffered straight away to a Midwife and had my first appointment when i was 8 weeks pregnant.

[Lily_b]

As redcrx says you do not have to meet with your GP. I saw my GP after a positive pregnancy test and she said that the off the shelf tests are just as reliable as the tests they do (& far quicker for a result!). Also she was able to check the meds I was on to ensure they were OK for pregnancy - which they were not, so they were changed.

The GP will be able to give you leaflets and a quick check over whilst you are waiting for the date of your booking in appointment with the midwife.

[Pippa68]

I went to the GP after I did home tests ~ I have never had a test at the GPs, but they did book the appointment with the midwife at the surgery for me..and I liked the fact that my GP knew first hand that I was pregnant as I had been seeing him for other medical problems.

As the others have said, the GP doesn't need to confirm it though ~ it's just a good idea to let them know in some cases.

[moominmonsta]

I went to my GP when i had a positive test and she did an internal examination and everything i think it depends on your GP

[B00]

congrats!!!!

I was the same as you, despite 2 positive home kits I still had to do the GP one.

[ConfusedMum]

now a days they don't give you a pregnancy test as the ones you buy are so accurate - my dr said that to me, he just gave me folic acid (that's the only reason to go really it seems) and said 'it's no big disaster is it?' - i was 17 at the time, so no big disaster at all *roll eyes* the dr then said he would send referalls for scans which you get at 15weeks and that midwife referrals would be sorted out too. i actually had to phone up a few times to ask and check up appointments had been made and i also had to make another appointment to see a dr to ask for some advice about general safty advice whilst pregnant - as you can tell my dr isn't the best in the world, at all.

xXx

[gina32]

i had five preg tests, three i did myself which were pos and two by the doc whos were neg!!! i was pregnant and went on to have a daughter

[AniseedTwist]

When I went to the doctor he took another test (they just do it routinely at our surgery). I also had to fill out some forms about when my baby was due (can't remember what forms they were) and he told me what my choice of hospitals was. When I told him which hospital I wanted he also did the paperwork for that.

I guess if you see a midwife at your doctor's surgery they can do all of this for you.