There were so many emotions that filled your body as you read that pregnancy test and it said “POSITIVE”. 
After telling your best friend or significant other then it was time to think of WHAT’S NEXT?!

The first prenatal visit is usually something you are unsure of what to expect.

That first prenatal visit may look slightly different for everyone.



One thing to expect is labs and bloodwork being done. This is very common at your first prenatal visit and usually they are testing to confirm the pregnancy, checking your blood type (including Rh status), measure your hemoglobin, check immunity to certain infections, and detect exposure to other infections. Keeping in mind that these could vary depending on location.

 
Another thing to expect is a urine sample being taken. Urinalysis is usually done at all prenatal visits to test for sugar, protein, ketones, bacteria, and blood cells. This is to make sure you don’t have a condition such as a UTI or preeclampsia.
 
Depending on how far along you are, your location, and your doctor you may have an ultrasound. Some have an internal ultrasound at eight weeks pregnant; which is a wand that is placed internally. (Discussion about the internal ultrasound, with your provider is important-- especially if there is a history of miscarriage.)
 
There will most likely be discussion with your provider on due date, when your last cycle was, etc. Your provider will probably want to know you and the baby father’s family history and anything else that is precedent to your pregnancy journey. 
 

This is a great time to ask questions—and bring up anything that may come to mind. 
HERE you can find some important questions to ask your provider. 

Keep in mind that you are most likely still in early pregnancy so you can always switch providers—that means ask questions of your provider that follow your morals, goals, and wishes. You want to make sure your chosen provider is one that you jive with, get along with, and can trust.
 
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The sterile scent of hospitals, the hushed, hopeful whispers, and the gnawing fear that lives in every waiting room – these became the unwanted backdrop of my life. It wasn't a single event, but a relentless series of challenges that slowly, profoundly, reshaped my understanding of health and ultimately, my purpose.

It began with my own daughter's cancer diagnosis. The helplessness I felt was amplified a thousandfold. As we navigated her treatment, I scrutinized every aspect of her care, seeking not just survival, but thriving. I began to ask different questions, looking beyond the conventional to see how diet, lifestyle, and a holistic approach could support her body through the immense challenges she faced.

Then, the world tilted on its axis with my beloved father. His terminal cancer diagnosis was a crushing blow, an unyielding reality that traditional medicine, for all its marvels, couldn't alter. We watched, we hoped, we grieved. In the midst of that raw pain, a seed of curiosity took root: Was there more to healing than what we were being told?

My own body then sent a jarring message. I experienced a hemiplegic migraine, an terrifying event that starkly mimicked stroke-like symptoms. The sudden loss of function, the fear, the uncertainty – it was a profound wake-up call. It forced me to confront my own health, which I had unconsciously neglected while caring for others. It was in that moment of vulnerability that I truly understood the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

I realized then that I didn't just want to heal; I wanted to understand why we get sick and how to build true, resilient health from the ground up. I wanted to change the trajectory of my own life, and more importantly, my family's life, away from chronic illness and towards vibrant well-being.

This intense, personal journey ignited an unshakeable passion within me. I devoured knowledge, exploring functional nutrition, mind-body practices, and the profound impact of lifestyle on health. I became an integrative health practitioner because I couldn't keep this newfound understanding to myself. My deepest desire is to guide others through their own health challenges, to empower them with the knowledge and tools to create their own new beginnings, and to help them rewrite their family's health story, just as I've strived to do for my own. It's not just a profession; it's a calling born from love, loss, and a relentless hope for a healthier future for all.
 

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