I am 8 weeks pregnant and went for my first prenatal with my doctor. I have had 2 previous miscarriages but also had 2 children. This is my first pregnancy with this doctor and I was already seeing him because me and my husband were trying 2 and a half years (since my last miscarriage) to have another baby.
Well I went there and at this clinic the nurse sees you first and does all paper work and then the doctor comes in. Well the doctor didn't even come see me. They did no tests and didn't even touch me. For all they know I'm not even pregnant because they did nothing. Instead the doctor told the nurse that he would rather not do my prenatal care because of my previous 2 miscarriages(which by the way were 4 years and 2 babies apart). So he is sending me to a different doctor but it takes 2 months till I get to see her.
So I am pretty peeved because they did no tests nothing. I tried 2 and a half years for this baby and I definatly have concerns that I'd like to discuss. Any thought
2007-01-04 11:53:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Just wondering what your thoughts are because I am feeling pretty let down and full of regular first visit questions.
2007-01-04 11:54:43 · update #1
The doctor even told the nurse I was low risk.
2007-01-04 12:00:06 · update #2
One you should be a high risk b/c of the miscarriages... that makes you more important than any others.. especially since most miscarriages happen in the first 13 weeks. That was really wrong of your doc.. they should have done your lab work and he should have done an ultrasound to make sure that everything was progressing as usual. I would write a complaint or call and complain b/c alot can happen to you between now and when you get seen next. And if you do (god forbid if you do) miscarry... that can be your doctors fault and you can sue him for denying you the treatment that he is suppose to give to you. I would call the nurse or ask to speak to the doctor about this... b/c this is a horrible way to treat you. I wouldn't stand for it. I'm sorry... this makes me so mad, how can he make an appt for you then not want to see you and say you are a low risk... just b/c he is sending you somewhere else does not mean that he still shouldn't do the lab tests that are suppose to be done during that first visit. I'm sorry that this has happened to you... i would seriously call and talk to the doctor.. you shouldn't have left though.. you should have made a big fuss over not seeing the doc and told them you wanted to see him before you would leave.
2007-01-04 12:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by sleepyincarolina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That seems like very harsh and unprofessional treatment. He had that time set aside for ur appointment anyway, the least he could do was tell u himself what the situation was. I also think he should hv checked u just to b sure everything is ok ESPECIALLY that u may b high risk. Contact the medical board and ask some questions and definitely tell them about this. As for waiting 2 mos to see someone, u do realize that u don't hv to go to the Dr they referred u to? U can call around and ask different Dr's if they take ur insurance, then set an appointment. I live in a small town and I had lots of options, I was on medical assistance and even so, I had alot of choices about everything to do with my care. U can even call ur HMO and ask for their help. The HMO is very concerned with ur well-being bcuz obviously, if something goes wrong, they pay. BTW, u can get pre-natal vitamins at Wal-Mart.
Good luck with everything!
2007-01-04 12:27:51 · answer #2 · answered by •♦๑•TxRose•♦๑• 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heart beats... every visit until the delivery. The glucose test was on my 2nd or 3rd... sooo gross... you drink a SUPER SWEET orange soda, wait, and then pee in a cup. Very exciting. I was jacked up on sugar for 2 hours. They'll measure you from pubic bone to the top of your womb if you are showing at all... prob not at 11 wks. Soon, you'll feel like part of the Dr's office. The first visit is usually much more comprehensive than the rest. Good luck and congrats!!! Get things ready so you can put your feet up later. Cheers!
2016-05-23 04:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry for the way you are feeling, i can relate with all your comments. i think maybe you should count yourself lucky you wont have him as a doc. if he is this "afraid" of you as a patient he can't be to bright. it seems as if you're not all that high risk if you have had 2 eventful births since the 2 miscarriages. you don't need a doc you need to comfort and coddle you want one that will comfort and coddle you. i went to a prebirthing class and talked with other moms to be. it gave me more info and many more choices for docs i didn't even know about. even though you already have kids there is always new and safer/healthier ways to care for babies. i ended up with a doc in the next county 30miles away but well worth it. sometimes going the extra mile can be a benefit. as long as you feel it is still a safe enough distance to get there in a hurry. good luck to you and your baby.
2007-01-04 12:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by reddawnmt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's horroble.I would try and find someone else myself. I don't think that he should refuse you because of this. This is the most crucial time for your baby and miscarriages. Even if you're not high risk they should still take your history into account and put you at the top of the list. Best of luck to you and your new little one!
2007-01-04 13:42:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors have their right to refuse people with having your past of miscarriages, maybe he didn't think he was qualified enough. I'm pregnant with my second high risk pregnancy and with my first I didn't get to see a doctor until I was 3 months because I needed to find a specialist. Try calling different gyno's in your area and tell them your situation and maybe one of them will be able to get you in sooner! Good Luck
2007-01-04 12:10:48 · answer #6 · answered by jule9104 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say he doesnt want to treat you for your own benefit. With your high miscarriage risk, he probably wants to send you to an OB that specializes in high risk pregnancy. It sounds like he knows this is out of his league and i would be grateful for his honesty.
Dont wait. Find someone that isnt scared of the risk. Would you be comfortable with this guy anyway after this?
2007-01-04 11:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by chcknbizkit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it happened to me also last year i really freaked out cause i was looking 4ward to that first prenatal visit
2007-01-04 12:03:37 · answer #8 · answered by "Said&Done" 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats bold. he is only covering his behind and making it easier on him, i would see about reporting him to like the better business burea or something. thats messed up. if you had two miscarriages apart so don't that make you high risk?
my sister was high risk and had all kinds of special treatment from our dr (we seen the same dr and was pregnant at the same time).
i would think some places might take you sooner.
2007-01-04 11:59:09 · answer #9 · answered by emery_sage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that doctor is right; you shouldn't see him for your prenatal care, because he''s a crappy doctor. You don't have to go to the doctor he recommended; find another one that takes your insurance and make an appointment.
2007-01-04 12:02:56 · answer #10 · answered by a heart so big 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋