Jul
I have recently switched to a new obgyn (because of insurance) I really liked the doctor I saw and she was recomended to me by my mother and sister. However, I just foung out I'm pregnant, and she is just a nurse practitioner. She won't be doing any of the pregnancy stuff with me. They set me up with a guy from the same office. I told the receptionist that I might be as far along as 8 wks. preg. and she said that the earliest they can get me in is Aug. 13. By then I could be like 11 wks. I also told her that I was having pain in my right ovary (like a cyst) and she wanted to know if it could wait till the 13th? I don't like the idea of having a guy doctor, but I have a feeling thats what we have around this area for OB's. Should I change physicians, or is all this normal? Also, They don't seem to have any appts. that are after I get out of work (which is weird cuz I get out btwn 2 and 3 everyday?) Help?
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What about a midwife, they are normally women, and less invasive than most doctors anyway.
Also, them not being able to see you until 11 weeks is fine, there isn't much they can do before then anyway. Honestly before 16 weeks all of my appointments were a waste of time, and for my next I won't be going in until later.
The pain is also normal. It could mean something is wrong if it's extreme, or accompanied by bleeding but you would need to go to the ER in that case. What you’re feeling is probably just stretching of the uterus, it becomes a daily event as the pregnancy continues.
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You should be seeing an OB during pregnancy. If your family practice doc will do pregnancy, then that’s fine. Mine did not, so I’ve an OB.
I would also find one who will address your concerns. I don't know what that pain could be, but I am pretty sure that my OB would have wanted to get me in to make sure all was well.
Male doctors are really not all that bad.
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Now would be a good time to find a new dr, it might be harder to find someone who will see you later in the pregnancy. So if your not confortable with the dr you are suppose to see then go find a new one.
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wow yes.
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Yea it's ur choice, you’ve ur whole pregnancy ahead of u , and u want to feel comfortable with your physician, try changing doctors….
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wow, i would go with your gut feeling. get a new doctor, if they’re like this now how will they be when you’re in labor?
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Some women look for new physicians when they find out they're pregnant. I don't personally like my gyno very much. She’s a very good doctor when it comes down to tests and everything like that but some of the time she has the ability to be a little rude. A couple years ago when I decided to go on birth control she made me feel very uncomfortable because I had only been seeing my boyfriend for a couple months. Even though I explained to her that I wanted to be on BC to avoid some PMS symtoms as well as a contraceptive. But in any case i should have NEVER had to explain these things for her. So I would keep my current appt. with the physician but in the meantime look for a different doctor. One who might be more available to you. Your insurance company can give you a list of other doctors you're covered under.
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You have to go with your instinct on physicians. You're early enough in the pregnancy that it won't be a large deal to switch. However, do realize, it is really normal to have to wait for a new ob patient appointment, sometimes a few weeks. If you are not having any serious symptoms, such as heavy cramping and bleeding, and you haven't had previous problems, they aren't going to make special arrangements to get you in faster. As far as the times of the appt. go, it is also not uncommon for a new ob patient to have trouble getting a convenient-for-her time at first. It has been the case with all of my ob's (I've had 6) that on the front end, you kind of get stuck with whatever time you can get, but as your pregnancy progresses, especially as the frequency of appointments increases at the end, you get more privileges, like a regular day of the week and appointment time. You might think about asking them what their appointment policy is. Some offices only schedule early ob patients in the morning and late ob patients in the afternoon (or vice versa). It has to do with the length of time the appointments take, what the doctor's call schedule is like, and when he/she schedules things like inductions and c-sections, etc. If you still feel like they’re giving you the run around or making it needlessly difficult, change doctors.
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You need to trust the 'still small voice' that’s your inner guidance. If you have a 'feeling' that you should change, by all means change. Just think, if you feel uncomfortable now, what will it be like when you’re in their power during labor/delivery?
Ideal to jive with someone you feel comfortable, as well as ask who else covers for them at the hospital when they aren't there, to make sure you feel comfortable with them too.
Or get a midwife and or doula (doula's act on your behalf and support you during labor). Or if you can, try to give birth at a birthing center or at home.
Good luck and I hope it goes smoothly for you! 