In addition to your joy, pregnancy comes with a variety of emotions such as excitement, worry, anxiety, and more. The responsibility of bringing your life into this world can be nerve-wracking and millions of questions swirling in your mind. Once you’re pregnant, it’s perfectly normal to have questions like this, is it normal for my pregnancy to progress week by week? What should I eat? What is the best diet for pregnant women? How much should you eat? What are the foods to avoid during pregnancy? These questions are enough to surprise you.

What if your GP is not available? 

Some doctors, especially those in high demand or only part-time, can book a week in advance. If your GP can’t be found right away and you don’t want to wait, consider making an appointment with another local doctor. He or she will be able to confirm your positive pregnancy test and help answer any initial questions or concerns you may have.

Topics to discuss 

• make the most of every visit with a doctor or midwife.
• Discuss with your doctor or midwife: Your personal and family health history, including any chronic (long-term) health problems you’ve had or surgery
• How to take care of yourself when you need medical attention – such as high blood pressure, dizziness, swelling , pain, bleeding or contractions
• when and where to perform emergency care during pregnancy.
• Any prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take, as well as vitamins, supplements, and herbs for healthy weight gain during pregnancy

 These visits are also a good time to discuss: how your thoughts on pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding

How to Get help buying food when you need it – including how to get help from a program called WIC (Women, Infants and Children)

To understand the big picture of your pregnancy care, discuss with your doctor the basic number of prenatal appointments you can expect. They will want to schedule appointments regularly, and the frequency will increase as your pregnancy progresses further. The actual number will depend on your individual needs, but in general, you can expect to see your doctor closer to your due date.