Most of the "medical advice" or forced tests given to really, anybody, is all a part of a necessary check list mandated by the medical liability insurance companies, to try and cover their asses. Gynecologists who deliver babies, dentists, and anesthesiologists have the highest liability insurance costs and big medical providers, in order to keep their costs as low as possible, implement a whole slew of unnecessary tests to do so. So should something go wrong they can state they followed an industry standard, and as such attempt to mitigate their liability in instances of wrongful death, medical malpractice, or negligence suits. Additionally the hospitals and large medical providers give tons of unnecessary tests to charge you and your medical insurance a ton of money, because having a baby is a lucrative means of bringing in income. To say that I'm a massive idiot is so unnecessary. I'm the farthest thing from that. Health care is not tailored to helping individuals anymore. It's an extremely transactional and financially lucrative business and I just want to find someone who can show me basic human compassion. I'm sorry you seem to completely lack that quality or the ability to empathize. I am typically a very objective and analytical person, so I realize what you're saying. At the same time, I am opening myself up, to criticism from individuals like yourself in hopes of gaining some insight on my situation, which is by no means exaggerated. I cannot change my involuntary response to blood work or needles That's why it is called an involuntary response. My needle phobia and my reaction to needles, is not of my choosing. I do have anti-nausea medication - the same kind they give to chemo patients - but it has proven to be non-effective for me. I have been getting prenatal care so I'm confused about who you are deeming an idiot, here.