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Hey Brandon folks. I just confirmed with blood tests a week ago that I am pregnant. I have been calling around trying to find a Doctor BUT, the reply I am getting from all the clinics are “sorry none of our doctors are accepting new patients”. I am pregnant-I’m not looking for a lifelong doctor just someone I can see consistently through my pregnancy. I registered with “family doctor finder” but that was a week ago and I’ve read some reviews online saying they can sometimes take months to get back to you. If someone could help me out or let me know what to do I would really appreciate it!

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You could try going to a walk in and asking if they will refer to you to an OB?

Go back to your family doctor and get referred to an OB. Your family doctor can deal with your pregnancy till further along as well. (as long as no complications) You can’t just call and get accepted.

Thanks, but I don’t Have a family doctor here. I just moved from Saskatchewan.

Go to a walk in and ask for a referral for an OB. I did that and dealt with the OB from the beginning. Or you could try and get a midwife, I did that for my second child and loved it more than a doctor.

Did you try to midwives? I didn't have a regular doctor for many of my pregnancies. You don't need a referral and will follow you through your entire pregnancy & 6 weeks post-partum. They can do most things that an OB can do in terms of tests etc, and can consult the OB's as required.  
 
I've had 4/5 babies with them and they're excellent. Call Midwifery Services at 204-571-5530 .  
 
https://www.prairiemountainhealth.ca/midwifery-services

Also wanted to mention that there's no cost for midwives. I know some provinces there's a fee. They fall under our provincial health care.

Try Western Medical on Victoria, they have a doctor accepting new patients right now.

Were you pregnant when you registered with Family Doctor Finder?  
The program is mandated to find you a primary care provider if you are pregnant (may be an MD or an NP).  
Call them back again, tell the nurses how far along you are, and they will link you with a provider.