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I'm 31 weeks this Friday would I be crazy to switch doctors

I am 31 weeks this Friday and after my appointment today I am really  at this point where I want to switch doctors I just don't trust her and she can barley speak English  so I can't understand  her and I think that is very important if you plan on delivering my baby and I believe her understanding of it is bad enough to the point that I can't talk to her would I be wrong for switching
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I'm with Crissy. My first doctor rushed me far too much and I felt like I didn't have enough time to ask my questions. Now I have a midwife and specialist doctor, and they're both great. They sit with me, let me ask questions and answer them all clearly, and I feel much better. Listen to your instinct. If you can't understand your doctor, or don't get your questions answered, switch while you still can. Just keep in mind, not all doctors accept late pregnancy patients. So stay looking ASAP.
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You can switch and you should  because it is important to have a doctor you trust. However, I would advise that you call around and find one and go to see him/her first before you dump your current one completely.
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I'm thinking about switching because my doctor doesn't know my name had a heavy accent in which I can't understand her half the time and she has no bedside manner. I'm at 30 weeks.
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I changed at around 24 weeks with my first :) very worth it.
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I'd definitely change. It makes a HUGE difference being comfortable with your doctor or midwife. I'd change at 38 weeks if I thought it was needed!
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I switched at nearly 26weeks as I could barely understand mine and he didn't seem to give a hoot and am lovingnmu new doctor complete different experience and so more relaxed.. goodluck
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I switched doctors at 20 weeks! If you have an instinct to switch by all means listen to that voice! I'm so glad I switched! I'm a ftm and my 1st dr rushed me like cattle! My new dr spent more time with me my 1st appt that the other dr with all appointments combined! I've had previous medical problems and had lots of questions. Feels comforting to have found a dr who cares! Go with your gut!
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I would switch
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