Question: Should I visit my doctor if I am pregnant and in my 1st Trimester?

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Coronavirus infection and pregnancy
section_headers: General information and advice for all pregnant women during the coronavirus pandemic
Q. What is the advice if I am in my first trimester/less than 12 weeks’ pregnant?
section_content: Even during the pandemic, it’s very important that if you have any concerns
about yourself or your pregnancy at any time, you contact your GP, midwife or
local early pregnancy unit straight
away to discuss them. Some symptoms, such as pelvic pain, cramping and/or
bleeding during early pregnancy, are linked to ectopic pregnancy and
miscarriage so you should seek urgent medical advice.
A telephone appointment will be arranged for you as soon as possible with your
local early pregnancy unit to check your symptoms. They will be able to advise
whether a visit to the hospital during the coronavirus pandemic is necessary,
and ensure you receive the care that you need.
Whilst hospitals are trying to minimise people entering in order to reduce the
spread of the coronavirus and to limit the impact on services, they are
organised in such a way that they are able to provide all acute services.
Find out more information on the changes to early pregnancy care
and what to expect during the coronavirus pandemic.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answers the question in an alternative way by suggesting you you can visit your doctor so to speak over the phone during COVID and proceed from there.
This does not answer the question. This answer contains information and recommendation for pregnant women who have concerns about themselves or their pregnancy to seek medical attention such as telephone appointment or hospital visit when acute services are needed. It does not provide any information on whether or not a pregnant woman in her 1st trimester should go visit the doctor as asked in the question.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Coronavirus infection and pregnancy
section_headers: Occupational health guidance for pregnant women who work in a public-facing role
Q. What is the advice for pregnant healthcare workers before 28 weeks’ gestation?
section_content: If you are in your first or second trimester (less than 28 weeks’ pregnant),
with no underlying health conditions, you should avoid, where possible, caring
for patients with suspected or confirmed coronavirus infection. If this is not
possible, you should use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure a
thorough risk assessment is undertaken. Pregnant women can only continue
working where the risk assessment supports this.
Some working environments, such as operating theatres, respiratory wards and
intensive care/high-dependency units, carry a higher risk for all pregnant
women of exposure to the virus and all healthcare workers in these settings
are recommended to use appropriate PPE.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer is irrelevant to the question. This answer does not provide any information on whether or not a pregnant woman in 1st trimester should visit the doctor, instead, it provides information on pregnant woman caring for patients with suspected or confirmed Covid-19.
This answer is talking about a pregnant person caring for people and precautions to be taken. It does not answer the question of should a pregnant person in the first trimester visit their doctor.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Coronavirus infection and pregnancy
section_headers: Advice for pregnant women with suspected or confirmed coronavirus infection
Q. What should I do if I think I may have coronavirus or been exposed?
section_content: If you are pregnant and you have either:

a high temperature or
a new, continuous cough or
a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

you should stay at home for 7 days. Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or
hospital without contacting them on the telephone first. You do not need to
contact NHS 111 to tell them you are staying at home. You do not need a test
for coronavirus. At the present time, only people with severe symptoms who
require overnight admission to hospital will be tested.
You should contact your maternity unit to inform them that you have symptoms
suggestive of coronavirus, particularly if you have any routine appointments
in the next 7 days. Please also be alert to the other possible causes of fever
in pregnancy. In particular, these include urine infections (cystitis) and
waters breaking. If you have any burning or discomfort when passing urine, or
any unusual vaginal discharge, or have any concerns about your baby’s
movements, contact your maternity provider, who will be able to provide
further advice.
If you are infected with coronavirus you are still most likely to have no
symptoms or a mild illness from which you will make a full recovery.
If you develop more severe symptoms or your recovery is delayed, this may be a
sign that you are developing a more significant chest infection that requires
enhanced care. If you feel your symptoms are worsening or if you are not
getting better, you are recommended to contact the NHS on 111 (or a local
alternative), your maternity unit or, in an emergency 999, straightaway for
further information and advice.
This advice is important for all pregnant women, but particularly if you are
at higher risk of becoming seriously unwell and being admitted to hospital –
if you are in your third trimester, from a black or minority ethnic
background, are over the age of 35, are overweight or obese, or have a pre-
existing medical problem, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
If you have concerns about the wellbeing of yourself or your unborn baby
during your self-isolation period, contact your midwife or, out-of-hours, your
maternity team. They will provide further advice, including whether you need
to attend hospital.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer speaks of what a pregnant person should do if they have either symptoms, no symptoms, or recovering from COVID. It does not address if the pregnant person should visit their doctor assuming for a regular check up in the first trimester.
This does not answer the question. This answer contains information on what pregnant woman should do when she shows symptoms of Covid-19 or infected with Covid-19. It does not provide any information on whether or not a pregnant woman in her 1st trimester should visit the doctor.

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