This might be just me. I don't know how these things are supposed to work. But when I made an appointment to see a doctor, in order to let them know I was pregnant, I did think I'd be in there for longer than 4 mins. Here's how the conversation went:
Dr: What can I do for you?
Me: Well, it's big news. I'm pregnant.
Dr: OK. How many weeks?
Me: It's hard to say, I estimate 3. I can't be certain because my periods are always so sporadic, I've no idea how "late" I am.
Dr: OK, well, go from the date when your last period would have been, and count from there.
Me: [bemused that she doesn't seem to have been listening] But that's just it, I've no idea when my last period "should" have been.
Dr: OK then. You go to see the midwife at about 6 weeks. So go to the desk and make an appointment for next month.
Me: I just go and ask to see the midwife, in a crowded reception? I don't want people to know I'm pregnant yet.
Dr: It's OK, they won't tell anyone.
Me: [sighing inwardly] OK.
Dr: Right then. Congratulations. Bye.
Me: Wait, I have so many questions. Can I ask them now?
Dr: The midwife is the best one to answer your questions.
Me: Oh. But that's a month away. One big thing is that I have GAD. Is there help or counselling available?
Dr: [looks a bit blank] The midwife will know all about that.
Me: OK fine. Thanks. [planning to go home and have a quiet cry]
Is this standard? Do they really not offer you any help or advice during your initial consultation? Maybe I just expected too much. If anyone else (and I guess this is specific to the UK) has had a better experience, let me know.