You have a positive test in your hand. Happiness, confusion, questions, often everything at the same time. In this article we answer the three most frequently asked first questions, in the order in which they usually come.
Modern pregnancy tests from the drugstore are very reliable, starting from the day your period should start. If you have two lines (or a digital 'pregnant'), then you are pregnant in almost all cases. A second test for confirmation is not necessary, but is of course allowed.
Just two things really, and neither of them in a hurry:
Do you have medication or a health complaint? Check with your doctor or call us, we will think along with you.
That's okay too. Not every pregnancy immediately feels like joy. There may be practical, emotional or relational questions. Register if you need a conversation, our midwives will also talk to you about doubts, without judgement.
Many people think that they have to arrange everything immediately. That's not necessary. You can wait with:
What is nice to do in advance: take rest, eat a varied diet and do not drink alcohol. If you have questions about food and drinks, view the current information nutritional advice for pregnant women.
The first appointment at Femme is usually between 8 and 10 weeks of pregnancy. We measure this from the first day of your last menstrual period. Do you have any questions or concerns before then? Feel free to call us, we will help you, even if the appointment is still two weeks away.
Call us or the GP post. It's better to have too much than too little.
Register with Femme and we will schedule your first appointment.
