At your first visit to the doctor, they will measure your overall health to ensure that there won’t be problems later in your pregnancy. In particular, they will assess you and your family’s medical history and offer screening tests for various genetic disorders. They will also set a due date for you based on when your last period occurred. Make sure to explain clearly anything that you might be feeling, even seemingly normal signs.During visits to the doctor, you’ll be given a physical examination, as well as urine and blood tests, to check for any disorders that can impact your pregnancy. You might also undergo a pelvic exam and a culture to check for any sexually transmitted diseases that can harm your baby.You'll also have to schedule checkups every four weeks to ensure that any potential problems are solved as soon as possible. Feel free to say anything that may be on your mind, even if you think that the information is irrelevant. Giving your doctor more information helps them make more accurate decisions.Inform your doctor if you're taking any medications or supplements or if you encounter chemicals due to your work or place of residence. As early as now, start planning with your doctor about the details of your birth.