South Africa
A 37-year-old female asked:
Can i go to an ordinary doctor for my 8-10 week pregnancy check-up and tests? the gynae i am seeing only has an appointment available when i will be 12 weeks.
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Call first: Many physicians who are not obstetricians do provide OB services (but some do not). So, if you elect to do this, I would find out beforehand if that is within the provider's scope of practice. You could always wait and have all services covered by the OB/ GYN
71 viewsReviewed Jun 06, 2020
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Wait: If you are having a problem with this pregnancy such as bleeding or pain, please communicate that to the OB GYN MD who can then move up your appointment.
71 viewsReviewed Jun 05, 2020
Last updated Jun 6, 2020
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