How did you decide?!

[julianovak]

Sooo....... My first pregnancy i was thrown from one doctor to another, I didnt have a "set" doctor..... I dont know why that was..... I didnt like how everything turned out, i hadnt really gotten comfortable with one person, and id go see someone new.Oh and my Ob/gyn doctor that saw me during my first pregnancy "popped" in to see how i was "pushing" how absolutly pathetic. I found that SO RUDE..... And i cant stand to see someone who does things like that.... Im not a "number" im NOT a "patient" whos being treated for an illness of some sort. I want to be treated with the respect and dignity i was treated with in the delivery room.....

After delivery i realized that the women (midwife) who delivered my baby was someone id never even met....... Now, as akward as this sounds, I remember this midwife so well, i remember her being so gentle and caring towards my daughter at birth and being so patient with me...... I actually now know her name, and with this baby Ive decided i want to see her, and i hope to have her present for my second childs birth as well..... My heart is set on it.... Its so strange how sometimes you "just" know"......... What are your experiances with "choosing the perfect midwife/ob/gyn".......

=)

[beanie485]

I chose a Dr I use to work with the decision was really easy for me but that's because I had worked for him for a few years I know he's a good doctor with great work ethics and WONDERFUL bedside manners. His patients are absolutely his first priority I mean how many doctors do you know who give out their personal cell numbers and say if you need me call me. I have seen him drive to his office on a weekend unlock the door let one patient in and do a ultrasound on her because she was so worried about her baby. I have seen him pay for a patient to take a taxi to the office because she had no other way there and I have seen him call patients at home numerous times just to see how they were doing
YES this is the doctor for me because I know I am in good hands I have no doubts or fears.
Plus if he is your assigned doctor then he will be the one to deliver your baby and you see only him throughout your pregnancy

Ask around ask other friends and family who they saw, what they thought and you can also research doctors online through ACOG I think you can see their patient ratings what patients think of the staff that are in the office and things like that

[smjmekg]

That's my point! I'm not really limited, but it'd be difficult to switch drs...I'm just so grateful that this dr has a brain! I really like her, plus she's pregnant too about 6 or 9 weeks behind me, so it's kinda cool to be going through the same thing. I mean, how much closer to knowing how you feel can your dr get besides being the exact same number of weeks?

[julianovak]

hahaha lol.. No i totally agree with you! This is my baby and me, why cant i have the midwife of my choice? unless god forbid complications arise and ill need a ob/gyn.

[smjmekg]

Sorry I couldn't help more, I just thought of the movie "Knocked Up" and how she went through interviewing so many drs...I don't see why you can't do it in real life too.

[julianovak]

Yeah Thats what i was thinking.... Ill see how my appoitment goes with C.Smidy Cnm, then if im still not "satisfied" or comfortable ill look for another one.

[smjmekg]

I unfortunately didn't have a choice with Elijah, I had two different OBs since I moved to another state, both were HORRIBLE! This time I am fortunate that I like my dr.

I would see if you can maybe set up an appointment kind of like an interview with ones that are available for you to see, and see how you like them.