Haven't been to the doctor yet

[Jasminehines]

Hi I'm 21 years old and I'm 23 weeks and 5 days pregnant. I haven't been to the doctor's yet and I'm not sure what to do I have been taking my prenatal vitamins every since I found out though but I was wondering if I'm harming the baby by not seeing a doctor?

[MommaCzech]

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[MommaCzech]

With my first pregnancy my on told me you shouldn't smoke drink or do any kind of drugs for that matter cause it can have an affect on the baby and I also took parenting in highschool and learned the same thing

[jessicaann21]

Find an OB or midwife and they will basically tell you the things you need to do and run tests and ultrasounds to make sure all is well with you and your baby, and then you will just have routine check ups every few weeks. And it will be a lot scarier when you're farther a long and having worries and not having a doctor to reassure you or tell you that something wrong. The best thin you can For yourself and the baby is see a doctor :)

[Jasminehines]

I do smoke weed but I don't believe thats harmful to my baby

[Jasminehines]

I guess I just have been to scared to go this is my first pregnancy and I have no clue what to do

[jessicaann21]

Not to sound judgy, but why haven't you seen one yet?
And as long as you aren't like drinking or smoking and eating well enough and everything you should be okay, but it is important to see a doctor to make sure everything is okay with baby and to make sure everything's on track so I would see one as soon as you can.

[tkenna]

You really need to see a doctor. They can tell you if youre having a safe pregnancy and if your baby is healthy. Its selfish of you NOT to go.