Okay, so this is by no way an announcement of any sort, but I was curious how to pick the best OB doctor. Like I said...not an announcement, but hopefully soon.
I've heard lots of different opinions, so I thought I'd ask those of you whose opinions I value. I want to be prepared (mentally, physically, and otherly {all the other ways to prepare?}) before I meander down the trail.
Please leave any {and I mean any} advice you'd have for those inexperienced girlies who are months (this could be 6-24 months, don't jump the gun) away from beginning the lovely journey of motherhood.
Monday, July 12, 2010
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Well I always go by word of mouth, ask around friends in your area and see who they go to and how they feel about them. A good OB is priceless in my opinion. I am so excited for you to be thinking about motherhood it's amazing and you will make such a great mommy. Good luck with everything!
I totally agree with Jenny, word of mouth and then go with who ever you are comfortable with. Sometimes people want an emotional Dr and others don't it really just depends on you. I would interview a few and get their views on pregnancy and labor. If you have a certain path you want to take like going natural or being induced a lot of Drs won't do certain things. And Motherhood is a beautiful thing!
I agree with word of mouth but sometimes they dont take your insurance or the stories clash etc..etc... I NEVER recommended a doctor until I found the OB Gyn I had in San Antonio. When I got pregnant this last time I semi-joked about driving from Dallas to San Antonio for my monthly appointments. (That is how great she is). I found her by praying, scrolling through websites and when I saw her picture she just seemed like who I needed to go to. She had my fertility issue diagnosed in 20 minutes! 20 Minutes are you kidding?! I had lost 2 babies!! She was/is amazing and called me to check up on me after and personally looked into insurance things for me. If you are in San Antonio I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Ora Schwope at Lonestar OBGYN. But I found that praying helps when looking for a doctor, especially if you have or think you may have difficulty with the whole baby thing.
YEAH!! I look forward to hearing news soon!! I don't have much advice, the only thing I can say is make sure you feel comfortable enough to ask any question and the fact that your doctor thinks that no questions is a dumb questions is perfect! Being a first time mom (and dad) is stressful and confusing enough as it is, don't let people push you around and don't let the doctors tell you that you have to do something just because everyone is doing it. Do what feels right to you and Chris and go with it! That's about it when it comes to doctor's, Good luck!!! :)
Well, I must be the wrong person to ask....cause I am seriously on my 4th OBGYN. Ridiculous, I know. Either I am very picky, or I have had some crappy doctors. All I can tell you is don't settle. It is way to big of a deal, to take lightly. so if you try one out and it doesn't seem like a good fit for you, keep looking!!
Have you looked into midwives? They can do all of the prenatal care. Just my opinion, since I don't have a HUGE trust in doctors. They train for medical stuff and giving birth is as natural as it comes.
I love me OB right now. His name is Rene Perez and although I was air-lifed to a different hospital than his, he came over at like 9pm to check how I was doing after the accident. He reassured me and made sure I was okay. It just made me feel really good, like he was looking out for me and the baby. I saw Ash Dabbous with 2 of my kids and loved him. He was great! We just moved so we changed doctors. I think word of mouth is great and you usually get an opinion on your first visit. If it doesn't go well, change. You have that right. It's what's best for you and your baby. It's an exciting time though. Congrats...or at least soon to come!
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