Re: 10 weeks before first OB Appt?

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What really matters is whether or not *you* are comfortable with waiting that long and if your insurance company will cover visits before then. If this were your first pregnancy and you had no other diagnosed problems, I would have a different opinion.At Wed, 23 Jun 1999, Christopher and Karen wrote: >
>>Hi,
>>
>>My doctor does not see OB patients until they are 10 weeks. Does this
>>sound right? I'm high risk, 36, and overweight. My daughter was born 10
>>weeks early. Preterm labor. Should I change doctors? I do like this
>>Dr. I did talk to her on the phone and she said there's nothing to
>>monitor until the 10 week mark.
>>
>>Confused!
>>Belinda
>
>Belinda-
>
>This is normal. Most practitioners do not see new obstetric patients until
>between 8-12 weeks. If you like her don't switch over this. She isn't
>neglecting you.
>
>Karen

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