I know it's a little late to be figuring this out. But several bad OB appointments during my pregnancy have left me fed up with my OB! I am almost 7 months and don't know if it's too late to switch Docs. I don't feel comfortable with mine and I don't like the way that he talks to me. Has anyone else encountered this problem this late and switched? Any advice out there? I sort of feel bad (a little guilty) and worried!
2006-11-20 12:33:07 · 22 answers · asked by toothchic314 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Check your insurance to make sure the new docs you are interested in are on their "list". Then call the new ob office & explain the situation to them and make sure they are willing to "accept" you as a new patient. Some docs are reluctant to accept someone at 7 months but others are more than willing, especially if your pregnancy thus far has been uneventful. Good luck to you!
2006-11-20 16:09:57 · answer #1 · answered by dmommab@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First make sure your insurance will cover you to change, and if they do, then switch. If you don't feel comfortable for what ever reason, then you should find a new doctor.
In my doctor's office there are 2 OB's and a midwife. I have seen one of the OB's, and me and my husband fell in love with him, he seems to care about everything and anything that you tell him, and makes my whole family feel very welcome(my 2 daughters go with us to our appointments), but I had to see the midwife once because my doc was so backed up, and She seemed very rude, she talked down to me and acted as if my children were in the way. So I made a request not to see her anymore.Labor and delivery can be a stressful time both physically and emotionally, so why add to the stress by having a doctor there that you aren't comfortable with!!
Good luck!!
2006-11-20 20:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by tnmomof2as 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same thing happen to me, my OB was such a meanie, I swear, so nasty, like she never had time for me and my questions, I was just another chart and appointment in her schedule. Soooooo, I called the appointment desk and ask the woman to make my appointment with someone else, it was the best thing I could have done and there was no regrets, really easy
My new OB took excellent care of me and made sure that I was happy when I left and all my questions and concerns were addressed, change...if you arent happy, baby isnt comfortable, its okay, totally switch Dr's, Best wishes:-)
2006-11-20 20:45:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can check and see if another doctor will take you, but you may be left feeling the same way. Because I think you have to kind of build a rapport with your doctor. So if you go and find a new doctor, the doctor will not now the history of your pregnancy or your pre pregnancy history. I think it would probably be best if you stick with your current OB. Then for the next pregnancy find a new one. Good Luck
2006-11-20 20:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by Pink 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is your body and your baby you can do what you would like. Get a new OB if that makes you more happy. You are only pregnant for 2 more months but you still need the best care that you deserve and in order to get that you must be satisfied. I wish you luck and take care
2006-11-20 20:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by lynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your not happy change it now, your pregnancy needs to be watched by someone you trust, if you don't like your OB then get someone you can trust as this is your baby's health at risk, you need to have 100% faith in the person your trusting your pregnancy with, its much better changing now then when your due. Best of luck
2006-11-20 20:42:01 · answer #6 · answered by mj_missi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if u think u don't like your ob now, just think how u r going to feel about him as u deliver. u will hate him more and will be in so much pain, u r reallly going to let him have it. towards the end of your pregnancy your ob is going to want to see u once a week and if u r high risk they may want to see u twice or more a week. so my advice to u is speak up and tell your dr. u don't want to see him anymore and tell him why, then grab your medical records and go see another dr.
2006-11-20 20:37:46 · answer #7 · answered by Miki 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go elsewhere, you don't need to stay with a OB out of guilt. It's your choice, your body and your baby. A friend of mine had a bad experience with her first born because she was too nervous to speak out and say that she didn't like the nurse who was looking after her. You have the right to change whenever you want it, especially if you don't feel comfortable with them.
2006-11-20 20:46:35 · answer #8 · answered by Katie G 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you can probably switch just explain your situation when you call another OB and they might be understanding to your situation, you'd have to get all of your current records from your current OB to give to a new one.
2006-11-20 20:35:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get your medical records and switch OB's. You shouldn't have an OB that you are uncomfortable with. But get your medical records. It'll make your next Dr.'s job easier.
2006-11-20 20:42:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋