:\( Hi at a guess i'm 3 weeks pregant i was told i need to go to the doctors to fill in a form for a midwife. When will i see my midwife, some people told me i won't see anyone one now till i'm about 12 weeks, is this so. Also when will i found out for real how far i am. This is my first and i just fill worried all the time and very tired. Gemma :\?

hi gemma, dont worry spud you havent nothing to worry about just go with the flow a little and enjoy the thought of your little beauti growing inside you...normally they work it out from your last monthly so if it was 4 weeks since your last then you are 4 weeks pregnant...there or there abouts i dont do it right down to the point..lol...it is usually aroung the 12 week before you see anyone but i think this varies depending on where you live...youve come to the right place to find everything out cos theres a great bunch of women on here to ask. good luck and take care becky.xx

You are classed as pregnant from the date of your last period, so you are 4 weeks pregnant as at the date of your missed period (despite not conceiving until half way through the month, crazy I know). Once you know you are pregnant book to see the GP so its on your notes & he can work out the due date (although at ivillage.co.uk there is a pregnancy dates calculator tool), then you'll need to see the midwife for a booking in appointment (paperwork!) and she'll book the 12 week scan at the hospital (to confirm dates and check all is ok) and give you the form for free prescriptions/dental work. Some midwives see you week 8, others later/earlier, check with your GP/doctor's receptionists. Natural to be worried and tired all the time, you should also feel special, congrats!

Thankyou for your replys there really helpful. if i'm classed as pregant from my last period do you work it out from the start or the last day of your last period. and yes it does sound crazy .

The first day of your last period. Dx

oh my god that mades me about six weeks

i only started taking folic acid two days ago will this now affect my baby as i can only take it for the next (rough) 6 weeks

no i didn't know til 18 weeks with my last one as i still had periods so i didn't get any folic acid at all and she is a very healthy 3 year old so don't worry any is better than nothing.