Im already 34-35 weeks pregnant and Ive dropped the ball a little on researching Doctors. I found out last week that my Dr. has only been delivering babies since 2001 and got his degree in costa rica. Im pretty scared about all that. he seems nice, but that just doesnt cut it. Will other doctors decline me because of high liability now? And What do you think about the whole costa rica and 5 years in practice thing?
2006-10-09 08:41:46 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Check him out on the American Medical Association's web site.
2006-10-09 08:45:12 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are being discriminatory, even racist to me. If he's a good dr why does it matter that he studied in Costa Rica?? they have excellent medical colleges there...and do you know how many babies he has delivered since 2001?? and average dr will deliver more than 1000 babies in a little more than a year, you do the math. I don't think you should make a big deal out of all this....now, if you have had problems or other issues beside this one, then you should change, but this thing alone should not be a reason, or at least that's how I think
2006-10-09 08:51:06 · answer #2 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If this guy has been a lousy Dr. change. However, Im not sure how long you expect someone to deliver babies before they are qualified. ??? Five years seems like a fair amount of time to me.
Check with the AMA to find out if there have been suits filed aginst him if you are that concerned.
Also, look in line and find out what the requirements are in Costa Rica.
2006-10-09 09:01:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't think you are too late in the game to change physicians. However, on another note, I think the Costa Rica thing and 5 years of experience delivering is ample time to have learned the tricks of the trade, so to speak. I was delivered by an intern, and there were not complications involved with my birth. I really don't think you need to worry.
2006-10-09 08:49:57 · answer #4 · answered by Faith C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you feel about your care so far? Does your doctor spend time with you and allow you to ask questions and then provide you with good, respectful answers? Do you know anyone else who has used this doctor?
It is NEVER too late to change if you aren't happy! You are PAYING for a service here! I fired a doctor IN LABOR with my first. Do what seems right for you and your baby.
Keep in mind that a lot of babies can be born in 5 years. And the doctor also had experience in school and a residency before that I assume? Ask how many births the doc has attended and ask about the best and worst ones he has attended. Find out his c/s rate. Write up a birth plan and discuss it with him.
2006-10-09 08:46:25 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would scare the heck out of me! I did research before hand, but I know it is tough. Here is one thing I found....try looking for a female who has kids. My doctor is awesome! She never thinks a question is dumb and it is nice to hear a doctor say she understands and to know she means it! Plus, I think the female would be more understanding of how scarey that situation would be. Would she have wanted that person delivering her baby, ya know what I mean? Plus, try a family practioner WITH ob if no obgyn's are available. They usually have a less stressfull case load and are more willing to take on patients. I hope you find someone! Good Luck!
2006-10-09 08:49:48 · answer #6 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is never too late to change. If you're not comfortable with your current doctor delivering your baby than why put yourself through that?! It is a big responsibility and you need to have someone there who you have a lot of confidence in. Ask for referrels from friends and family, contact your insurance provider to see who is in network, and start calling around. I guarantee you'll be able to find at least one doctor willing to take you on as a patient who you would feel more comfortable with. Good luck to you!
2006-10-09 08:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by sks42683 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is never too late, if your having trouble finding a doc. this happened to me at 35 weeks nobody would see me as a new pt. that far along it was a risk for them even though I had had prenatal care, just go to the ER complain about cramping or spotting, the will see you and send you home and give you a DR. or OB group to follow up with, they will usally have a page full, of DR.s or groups and have one circles, and tell you to call and make an appt. just look throught and find the one you want and when you call just tell them the hospital told you to follow up with them and you will get an appt. in a weeks or two.
2006-10-09 15:12:11 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer Dalpe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might actually be a better doctor than average. A lot of doctors in the U.S. give routine episiotomies and C-sec too often. He may practice more mid-wifery obstetrics instead of managed obstetrics. See how he agrees with your birth plan. I have switched doctors before because they would not agree with my birth plan or they would contradict themselves (like they would say they would not do ultrasound and a few minutes later they would say they would do an ultrasound in the next visit.)
2006-10-09 08:55:29 · answer #9 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i was wanting to switch doctors pretty late in my pregnancy too but it wasn't because my doctor didn't know what he was doing, he was just very dry and only answered my questions. he never really offered any free information that i may need to know and he didn't make me feel very comfortable. if you know who the actor ben stein is then you could probably just about picture my doctor. i can't stand people without a sense of humor because i am totally opposite. i think even though you're pretty far along, that you could still switch doctors. you should feel comfortable and be happy with your doctor. you have that right. i wish i would have changed doctors.
2006-10-09 08:46:38 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋