How did you choose your ob/gyn?

Question

I've always had my female work done by my primary care. Just found out I was preggo yesterday...need to find a good ob/gyn in the chicago area. Considering a doula too. Don't know. I'm so confused...

Answer 1

I rang the maternity ward and asked the nurses if they were pregnant who would they choose.It helped I was a nurse,so if you havefriends who are nurses get them to ask for you asif you jsut ring I believe they really can't say,its against hospital policy

Answer 2

When I started going to the GYN, I just went to the one my mom went to. There were two women in the office, and they were both OB/GYN's, so when I got pregnant, I just kept going to them. But they were out-of-state, and when my insurance plan changed, I had to find a different doctor or pay all the costs out-of-pocket. And on top of that, my dr kept passing all of my appointments on to her partner, whom I hated. She was rude and short with me, and actually suggested I look into abortion at my first OB appointment (because I was 19, not becuase there was something wrong with the baby).

So when I looked for a new office, I asked other pregnant people I knew. My sister-in-law was pregnant and was going to a nearby office, and she said her office was great, plus it was about 3 minutes away (as opposed to 30-35 where I was going). I decided to give them a try and I'm so glad I did!

They were much nicer than my old office, and that practice had two OB/GYN's and a midwife. I went with the midwife (I felt more comfortable with her, but my SIL saw on of the Dr's because she felt more comfy with someone who had that degree), but ended up having to have one of the doctors called in to preform a cesarean.

If there is a practice like that in your area, I would suggest giving them a try. Traditionally, midwives have less patients at a time, so they can spend more time with each of them. They also use different laboring techiniques to try to avoid over-medication. But a doctor can dispense medications and preform a cesarean if necesary. That's what was so good about my office. I was able to see the midwife, but when there came a problem, she already knew the doctor who was going to come in and take over.

As for a doula, in my opinion, they're really unnecesary. They cannot deliver a baby, dispense medicine, or give prenatal check-ups. All they are is a labor coach, and if you have a husband, boyfriend, partner, mother, sister, or anyone you actually know who would be able to be in the delivery room with you and wipe your forehead and feed you ice chips and summon a nurse when you need one, you don't need to pay for a doula.

Congratulations on the baby, and good luck!

Answer 3

Start by asking your female relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Then go for an initial visit to meet the doctor. If you don't have a good vibe, try someone else. It's important to feel comfortable with your OB/GYN. It's still early in your pregnancy so you have plenty of time to find that perfect person to deliver your lil' bundle. Good luck!

Answer 4

Personal I picked my ob/gyn by referrel, I asked one of the ladies at work I trust as a Picky Patient...and saw hers when I had some trouble with mine of 10 yrs. I certainly found the better care I needed. If not I might get a referrel from your Healthcare...but word of mouth or a small meet/greet mtg which most will allow might give you a better feel. Write down your most important questions that would affect you most and see if they give you an answer you like.

Answer 5

I asked friends who they used. Most of my friends used the doctor I went to and he was wonderful. You could call a hospital and ask for a reference on a doula. They usually know the good ones, or may even have some that work there.

Answer 6

I found mine through Planned Parenthood. The day after the 2004 presidential election, I was on the phone trying to find out if my health insurance would pay for me to get my tubes tied. They wouldn't, but I had some money saved up, so I called Planned Parenthood and asked about it. They referred me to a wonderful OB/GYN.

I ended up not getting my tubes tied, but I got a Mirena IUD instead. It's 99.5% effective at preventing pregnancy, and it can stay in for five years (so it doesn't have to come out until Bush is out of office and the U.S. hopefully has a saner attitude about a woman's right to control her own body.)

I still go to that same doc. He's great! Planned Parenthood can give you a referral.

Answer 7

I have been given a referral from my accepted well being care expert. risk is that in case you like your accepted well being care expert you will like the OB/GYN. additionally ask the nurses on the docs place of work or ask over on the well being middle which you wil be delivering. Ask different mothers once you're out and approximately, acquaintances, etc.

Answer 8

with my first it was word by mouth and the OB turned out to be really great he done all my prenatal visits he was also there when i gave birth.With my second i never got to choose coz there was only one OB in town who shared prenatal visits with the mid-wives at the local hospital, which i didn't find anything wrong with it ,until i went into labour my OB wasn't there and the midwives who i meet during my visits were not there so i had a midwive who i never met but in the end she was a really great person to have around while in labour.Find an OB who will do all of your prenatal visits and who will be there for you while you are in labour you will find labour will be more enjoyable when you have familiar faces in the room.

Answer 9

i have a REALLY GREAT doctor. she asked where i wanted to have my baby (i had a preference because my cousin had just had a baby) and she actually gave me the name and number of a great doctor in that hospital, but i'm from the detroit area so that doesn't help you much, but ask your doctor for advice, suggestions, or referrals. great doctors usually know other great doctors! and make sure that she referrs you to a hospital that has private birthing suites, allows you to have as many (or as few) people in the room with you as you want, and be upfront about any health concerns or problems that you have because they can refer you to a high-risk doctor if you need it and you'll get even better care and attention! congrats and hope it turns out good for you!

Answer 10

I just asked my GP to recommend one to me. It turned out he was excellent. A good sign is if you have trouble getting an appointment within a few weeks. That means the he/she is popular which is a good indication that they are good, and sensitive to hormonal moods and feelings. Relax and take care of yourself, get plenty of sleep and eat nutritious food, this should help with the confusion. Best of luck for you and your baby.