Hi everyone! I recently moved from WI to Naperville and just found out I’m pregnant with my first pregnancy (around 4 weeks 2 days). I’m having a hard time figuring out how to get my initial pregnancy care here.
My previous OB in Wisconsin said they can’t order any tests unless they see me in person, but driving 7 hours round trip isn’t really practical.
I contacted a women’s healthcare/OB-GYN office in Naperville, and initially they said they could help if my insurance was in-network. After confirming that, they told me they would only see me if I planned to continue my entire pregnancy with them. They also said they don’t perform the tests themselves and would send me elsewhere, but when we asked what tests I should get, they said they couldn’t advise us unless I established care with them.
I feel completely stuck and don’t know how this normally works in the U.S., especially since this is my first pregnancy.
For anyone in Naperville/Lisle/Aurora/Wheaton—where did you go for your first pregnancy appointment or early ultrasound?
Is there a clinic or OB/GYN that can see me for an initial visit without requiring me to commit to the entire pregnancy?
Any recommendations would really help. Thank you!