Green Cove Springs, FL
A 17-year-old female asked:

I have a 15 year old child who a scheduled to see a ob/gyn should i go in with her or will it make her feel weird ?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Donald Alves
Emergency Medicine 25 years experience
Yes to both: You should accompany her to the appointment, and expect to wait in waiting room. That leaves the choice to her and the dr. It will acknowledge her individuality as well as show her mom's support.
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