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A 21-year-old female asked:

Good day, i would just like to know how far long in my pregnancy do i get my first check up with a gynecologist because im 5 months pregnant and still haven't been referred to one on the medical aid?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See one now: An OB GYN MD is capable of picking up subtle signs that the fetus is not doing well in the "home environment prior to departure. Although many General /Family Practitioners and Nurse midwives can give good prenatal care, their OB training is not the same as the OB GYN specialist if available
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