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[super_mom92]

So I went to my doctor appt today. She did the strep b swab and everything seems fine with baby.. I am 35 weeks and 2 days. This is my 3rd child. My doctor delivered my son 3 yrs ago so of course I went back to her because she was awesome. She just told me that next week she's going on vacation for 2 weeks.she said she will be back 9 days before my due date. I'm almost certain I won't even make it that close to my due date but she said If I go into labor that there is a doctor that will deliver him. But it's a guy doctor. Idk why, and some people might judge me, but I'm very self conscious and I don't want any guys besides my husband to be a part of this. Idk what to do. My husband doesn't like that either. My due date is on nov. 24th. Any advice? I don't wanna tell her that he can't deliver him if he is the only doctor available.

[Destynee2015]

Yeah I understand your husbands feelings but at the same time they are only there to do a job. Your husband will be right there along with a grip of nurses so it shouldnt be akward or uncomfortable at all. My OB is male and hes been in practice for 20+years. I was a little uncomfortable with the idea of having a male doctor at first but I dont regret it one bit now. He delivered my baby 5 days ago and did awesome work. Hopefully he can put aside his feelings but you may end up not having a choice and you dont want to be stressed or uncomfortable while youre in labor. Good luck.

[maw4389]

Male doctors are professionals. They're there to do their job and that's it. They honestly couldn't care less about what your lady parts look like. I hope your husband isn't trying to make it seem like male doctors are pervs or something ridiculous like that.

[super_mom92]

Ya that's what I figured...I'm just really upset about that. It's not going to be the experience I wanted if it's a male dr. I have nothing against males or doctors it's just the way my hubby makes me feel about it..

[maw4389]

Unfortunately if you go into labour and the only doctor available is a male, that's what you're going to get. They're not going to call another doctor to come in.

[super_mom92]

I will ask, but this is literally her doctors office. I've never seen any other doctors there. Do u think maybe if I was to go into labor a bit early, that maybe the hospital will have an on call female dr or something? Idk what to do. I'm so frustrated about this. I don't want to stress but I've been going to HER for the past 9 moths so SHE could deliver him. I feel like I'm over reacting, but I also know my body and I know I will not make it to my due date. I'm gonna try my hardest though lol

[12Baby8Reed15]

Ask to see if they have other docs that helps your office out I know my doc office has 4 other doctors that help each other out that work in different locations