Choosing An Obstetrician
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I'm from a large city. I need to find an obstetrician, but I don't know where to start. There are so many OB's listed in the phone book, how do I find one that will fit me? What should I be looking for?
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Thursday 18th of February 2010 04:43:04 AM
You can start by asking your friends and relatives for a referral. Nothing beats a friend´s recommendation and opinion regarding an obstetrician´s qualification and competency. Please be reminded however, that one OB might be perfect for one particular pregnant lady and may not be as effective with another. Know what you want and what you´re looking for in an obstetrician for there are certainly many things to consider!
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Monday 15th of February 2010 01:39:49 AM
You can take a trial and error method, if you have the money.
Another option is taking advice from other women who have gone through pregnancies. Get their opinions on their OBs as well.
Primary, you should get an Ob who you will not be shy to ask stuff. You should be 100% comfortable with him or her. There isn't a direct formula to getting the right one. It all depends if the doctor is the right one for you.
I took a shot on my first OB, I just went to a hospital and just found whoever was there. But later on my pregnancy, I switched to the OB that my aunt and cousin had. It turned out to be a very good switch.
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Thursday 4th of March 2010 03:30:31 AM
I would look for an Obstetrician within my area. It would be tough for you to make your appointment if your doctor's too far. Of course, you should feel comfortable with your Obstetrician. It's alright to pick another doctor if you're not at ease with a doctor. It's your body and your baby.
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 02:28:38 AM
Any of your friends pregnant or had babies that live in the same city as you do? That might be a good reference. Or may be you can get a recommendation from your midwife or GP? If not I guess you will have to contact a few OB's and make an introduction appointment to see if you can get along, as you will need your OB, it is nicer if you can find one that you like.
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 03:30:39 PM
My personal preference is for a midwife to be my primary caregiver and to consult an ob/gyn as a back up for specialist care, unless of course you are very likely to have a complicated pregnancy. The best way to find an ob/gyn is through recommendation from other pregnant women. You could visit local chat forums or stop pregnant women living in your area and ask them for a recommendation. Do not feel obligated to stay with the first ob/gyn you consult. You are perfectly entitled to change if you are not happy. The only thing everyone should look for is a valid practice licence and possibly someone with experience. Further than that it depends on your personal preference what type of dr would make you feel most comfortable.
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