Did your ob/gyn deliver your baby?

Question

I'm four months pregnant right now, and seeing an oby/gyno that is about 30 minutes away from where I'm living. My mom wants me to switch once i'm six months to a doctor that is closer to where we live. However I really like my doctor now and would like to stay with her for my appointments but would like to deliver at a hospital near my home. So my question is how likely is it that my doctor would deliver my baby if we drove to the hospital where she delivers? Did your oby/gyno deliver your baby or someone else because if its not likely I'd like to stay with her and just deliver at my local hospital. Advice pls.

Answer 1

with both my pregnancies my OBGYN delivered my babies. He only had two other doctors in his practice so i had a 2/3 chance of not getting him but i did.
Ask your OB how many other doctors are in her practice and how often she is on call for deliveries she can probably tell you right off the top of her head!

BTW, if you are going to switch , I'd do it sooner than later so you have time to get comfortable with your new doctor.

Congrats and good luck!

Answer 2

Normally a nurse midwife handles everything up until the point where the baby is beginning to crown. At that point they page the doctor who will come in and "catch" the baby. You more than likely wont see much of your doctor until the baby is just about here. However this part of the delivery is the most stressful and it is important that you are comfortable with your doctor.

You should also find out when your doctor is normally on call and who will stand in for him/her should he/she not be available. My doctor scheduled me for 1 visit with her stand in. If you have the option it is a very good idea so that you are prepared for whatever may come up. My doctor had a family emergency the day I delivered so she did not deliver my baby so she was unable to deliver my baby. However she did plan to and I didnt know until the day of delivery. Having been to the stand in doctor made this a lot less stressful.

30 minutes really isnt that long of a time. I went into labor at 11pm and did not give birth till 1 pm the next day. I say if you are comfortable with your doctor you should stay there and try to contact a doctor at your local hospital as well that way you cover all bases. Also look into you has a better Labor and Delivery staff and facility.

Hope at least some of this helps in making your decision.

Answer 3

My oldest was delivered by my ob/gyn. My youngest was delivered by the nurse because the doctor didn't get there in time. If you really like your doctor then I would just stay with her and deliver at her hospital. Thirty minutes away is really not that far. If not then I would change doctors sooner rather than later.It will be easier on you if you deliver with a doctor who is familiar with your medical history and knows what has been going on with the pregnancy.

Answer 4

well on my first pregnacy the ob didn't get to the hospital in time so no she didn't deliver the baby. he came in 31 minutes. but on my other two yes she did deliver the baby. with baby #2 i was in labor for 18 hours so she had plenty of time to get there and baby #3 i had complications and ended up having a c-section and yes she delivered him. I think you'll be fine. Labor for most people is hours so you have enought time to get to the hospital and the doctor can make it.. stay with the doctor that you like and feel comfortable with

Answer 5

Talk to your doctor about what hospitals she delivers in. If she does not deliver at the hospital you prefer, ask if she would consider it. My OB's office is about 20 minutes from me. He actually lives about 50 minutes from me. I have a hospital within walking distance from my home, but I prefer to deliver at the hospital he selected, which is about 45 minutes from my house. He told me that when I have contractions 5 minutes a part for an hour, then page him and he will meet me at the hospital. I trust him. He delivered my first. I have another planned cesarean, so I definitely want him to do it.

Answer 6

For me, I went to the hospital that was across the street from my ob/gyn; both were 15 minutes down the road from where I lived. But to the best of my knowledge your ob/gyn should be notified when you go into labor, but I don't know what area you live in.
I would suggest asking your ob/gyn, she/he will tell you exactly what is what.
I wouldn't change doctors through my pregnancy. My husband moved to a new city while I was pregnant with my second child, because I refused to change doctors, I didn't move with him until the baby was about 6 weeks... I refused to allow someone I didn't know be responsible for my baby and me.

Answer 7

I honestly dont know who delivered my lil girl, I was in full labour for 38 hours and had every drug possible, I had my epidural topped up 3 times, I was that out of it I dont remember a thing, who was there or what happened. I am too pregnant with my 2nd, and I am 19 weeks, I am hoping to have a natural birth as poosible, and im not having an epidural no matter what. I think you can write down in your birth plan who you would prefere to deliver your baby, dont quote me on that tho. Good luck xx

Answer 8

My doctor is 30 minutes away from my house as well. This is the 2nd child that I have gone to her while I was pregnant with. I had plenty of time to get to the hospital once I got where my contractions were 5-7 minutes apart. If you really like this doctor ( I love mine) then stay with him/her. Changing doctors from someone you liked to a stranger (did with 1st child) makes you very uncomfortable and it really takes away from the expericance of giving birth. Good Luck and I hope this helps you.

Answer 9

My mom did not like the Dr I used with both my older sons. He was very direct and never beat around the bush. I loved him! He and the hospital were 30 minutes from my home, but it was worth it. When it came time for delivery, he almost missed my second son. But the nurse assured me that his Suburban was fast and he knew how to drive it! He made it and all during the delivery his no nonsense tone and voice helped me alot. He said "Just do exactly what I say" I said "No problem but you have to speak up so I hear you." He said "It's a deal" and we worked beautifully together.
If you like the Dr and are comfortable with her, that's all that matters.

Answer 10

Yes, my OB was there for both my deliveries (they were C section LOL) Many times now days doctors schedule and induction around thirty eight weeks. Ask your doctor if this would be a possibility for you. Also ask who is on call for your doc when he/she is away. You could meet the other partner and see if you are comfortable with him/her. In short do what make YOU happy! It's your choice.