2006-12-26 11:38:18 · 16 answers · asked by Angel 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Sure, why not? I've never even had a male doctor do as much as a pap smear. If a man is going to touch me "there," it better be the one I married!
2006-12-26 11:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You sure can. I had a mid wife for my 1st child and she was great. With my son I had a male doctor that I mainly saw due to a few complications, when delivery time came a different male doctor performed my c-section and he was great as well.
My doctor's office works like this: You choose who you want to be your main doctor/midwife. You will see this person first, the next visit you may see a different doctor/midwife and so on, the reason they do this is so you get to know everyone in the practice. This comes in handy if you happen to go into labor and your doctor can't be there or is delivering another child, a doctor that you have met and has examined you will be there. My midwife happened to be on call for the birth of my daughter. The doctor I had been seeing when I was pregnant with my son wasn't there but the doctor who did my c-section I had met a few times so I was okay with him delivering my son. I am not sure if all offices offer this but either way always make sure you are 100% comfortable as this will only help during delivery. Good luck!
2006-12-26 12:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by cutie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your insurance provider will provide you with a list of local ob/gyn's that are covered under your policy, and you can go through and choose a female provider. Be aware though, that if the practice is a partnership, then on her day off if you go into labor or have an emergency, then the male partner may be the one to replace her. I have a female ob, but on my due date she was off, I am muslim and will not allow a male to deliver my child, I understand how you feel, so if this is a severe issue with you, then make sure to speak to your doctor about alternatives in this situation. Good luck! and congrats!!
2006-12-26 12:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you go. The hospital I went to had a group of doctors. During my first pregnancy I met with each one of them so that in the event my regular Ob (who is part of the group) was not on call or scheduled to work the day I delivered, I would have already met the doctor who would deliver my baby. And for both of my pregnancies my regular Ob was not working but had already met the doctors that ended up delivering my baby.
As for chosing male/female, that is totally up to you. My Ob was a man and so was the doctor that delivered my first baby and they were both FANTASTIC. In fact I didn't like the 2 women who I had met. I also feel men tend to me more sympathetic and careful.
2006-12-26 11:59:29 · answer #4 · answered by dejesus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a midwife! The care is much more personal and detailed. A midwife typically spends more time with you at each appointment than a doctor. A midwife is typically with you through all of your labor while a doctor typically only shows up to catch the baby at the end.
2006-12-26 11:44:47 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the "free" world, you can choose whichever doctor you want, but I highly suggest having this specific doctor BEFORE you get pregnant. It may be difficult to switch mid-pregnancy, as it sometimes takes a while to get an appointment with a new doctor.
2006-12-26 11:50:02 · answer #6 · answered by concretebrunette 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
*insert 20 page rant about institutional sexism* The message boards may have left, but they are not forgotten.
As a response to your question: yes. I assure you that you are not the only woman who feels more comfortable with a female gynecologist. It shouldn't be too much trouble to find an all-female office, or request a female doctor.
2006-12-26 11:47:58 · answer #7 · answered by Keiron 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. Call the Physicians and Surgeons office and obtain the phone number for a female Gynaecologist and Obstetrician.
2006-12-26 11:44:22 · answer #8 · answered by D N 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should go to a nurse-midwife. They are caring and sensitive. They spend more time with their patients both during prenatal visits and during the delivery, and you will have a better experience. Check out acnm.org, then the link for consumer information. There's another link for "find a midwife."
Sherry
2006-12-26 11:49:37 · answer #9 · answered by who me? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're the one giving birth. Special priveleges will be given to you. I had the same fear as you until my sister pointed out that a female doctor may be a lesbian and then you're back at square one with that comfort problem.
2006-12-26 11:48:20 · answer #10 · answered by masihskitter4god 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can ask for a female to do it. I called around until I found a female doctor. But actaully she was a total well you know and i would of rahter had any one besides her.
2006-12-26 11:57:49 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋