First time pregnant - Clearblue says 2-3 weeks, what do I do next?

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Hi everyone,

I just took a Clearblue Digital test this morning and it says 2-3 weeks pregnant! This is my first time and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed (but excited too!). I honestly have no idea what I’m supposed to do next.

Do I need to call my GP straight away? Or do I wait a bit longer? Will they confirm the pregnancy or refer me somewhere?

Any advice on what happens now or what I should be doing would be really appreciated. I feel a bit clueless and just want to make sure I’m doing everything right from the start!

Thank you!

Hi OP, only a few threads down from yours, posted today, someone else in the same situation, maybe hop on that thread?

www.mumsnet.com/talk/pregnancy/5318659-just-found-out-i-am-pregnant-what-now

Ahh congratulations! Yes phone the GP when they’re open again and see what the procedure is in your local area, they call it a booking appointment by mine and they’ll do blood tests, a urine sample and booked my 12-13 week scan.
Wouldn’t hurt to start taking some folic acid vitamins either.

I would just google it as the info may be online. In my area you self-refer to the midwives by filling in a form which you can download yourself. With my first I phoned the GP and they were actually a bit rude about it and implied I should have known to contact the midwives directly and not wasted their time.

Thank you for your reply, I will definitely call them on Tuesday to confirm everything x

Thank youu for your reply xx

Congratulations

in most areas the GP isn't involved. They don't confirm a pregnancy as the tests you buy are exactly the same. You only speak to GP if you are currently taking any medication that would need to be reviewed. I personally wouldn't bother waiting in the queue to speak to receptionist. It will be a waste of your life if you don't have any other medical needs.

Look at what hospitals are near you and decide which one you want to use if there are a couple (consider parking at the hospital as some near me are horrendous!!)

Then you just complete the form on the hospital website and wait for a midwife to call you for your first appointment between 8-10 weeks. You are unlikely to hear from midwives any sooner.

www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/finding-out/finding-out-you-are-pregnant/

When I found out I was pregnant I called my gp and they said they do not offer any pregnancy services (your gp might be different).

This is the NHS midwife self referral form: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy-care/

Take folic acid if you’re not already!

I think in most places there’s a form on your local hospital/nhs trust website to fill in to refer directly to the midwife services - you don’t need GP.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy-care/