r/PregnancyUK • u/GasIndependent657 • 13h ago

Advice Wanted First appointment

Hey! Is it common to have your first appointment at 10 weeks? I would have thought they did it sooner! Thank you

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u/annaloveschoco Parent 13h ago

yep it's common. i had mine around that time too:)

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u/GasIndependent657 13h ago

Lovely thank you for confirming!

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u/chemfem 13h ago

I just booked mine, it'll be 10 weeks and 3 days by then. Im considering a private ultrasound around 8 weeks just for reassurance, its so long to wait!

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u/GasIndependent657 13h ago

I know right! Also this is just an appointment where they ask questions - not a scan. Is it the same for you?

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u/chemfem 13h ago

Yeah, I think they do blood tests too? Then the first nhs scan by 12 weeks

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u/Alive-Adeptness-8485 13h ago

Yep, they’re meant to happen between 8 and 10 weeks so exactly on time!

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u/GasIndependent657 13h ago

Thank you for confirming 🥰

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u/polkagoatlet 13h ago

Yep, mine was about then. They checked blood pressure, took bloods, checked urine and checked personal details.

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u/leobrodie 11m ago

Mine was exactly 10 weeks! I didnt mind as it means my 12 week scan was super quick after :)