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Good OBGYNs in West Des Moines?

pray67pray67 member
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Hi Guys,

I moved to WDM a couple of months back. I am 5 weeks pregnant and have now started to look for good OBGYN around here. Any recommendations or suggestions? Also, what sorts of things should I look at while choosing an OBGYN?

Thanks in advance for anything you can share!

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Re: Good OBGYNs in West Des Moines?

  • beccajean76beccajean76 member
    I've been going to the Iowa Clinic in WDM for a long time and love them.  I had to switch doctors when I got pregnant (my GYN was just an ARNP) but I love my new OB!  The only thing I would warn you about is sometimes I have really long wait times before my appointments.

    I think it may depend on if you have any preference on where you want to deliver, too.  The Iowa Clinic partners with Methodist West and Methodist downtown - I am not sure if you have the option of delivering at Mercy if you go to them.
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  • pray67pray67 member
    Thanks!! Yeah..I have been checking out both Methodist and Mercy. I did some research on good OBs and I plan to at least go and check out how I feel on my first appt. I always have the option to switch if I don't like my experience. My DH is leaning more towards Mercy  but I am focused more on who would be a good OB at this point! :)
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  • cmfarrell83cmfarrell83 member
    I have had great luck with dr Osborn at Iowa clinic
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  • pray67pray67 member
    Thats a coincidence!! I chose him as my OB and setup my first appt yesterday! Thanks! I feel all the more good now :-)
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  • deto1999deto1999 member
    I love Dr. Fagerland, he is downtown and on the West Side of Des Moines
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  • pray67pray67 member
    All - since you guys were my first pals on this blog post to comment, I wanted to share the news of my pregnancy being declared as non viable today. I am not pregnant any more but I am positive and strong. Me and my husband will be trying for baby soon :)
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  • krazyinsanekrazyinsane member
    I'm sorry to hear that @pray67 it isn't easy to lose a pregnancy you're in my thoughts and prayers.
    Me - J.R. - 05/1986
    DH - J.I. - 08/1986
    Married - 09/22/2006
    DD#1 - A.E. - 12/15/2009
    DD#2 - N.R. - 11/07/2011
    DD#3 - S.R. - 05/20/2013
      DS - R.E. - 10/03/2014

    Absolutely in love with our 'big' family!

    I'm also a proud Auntie to a crazy little girl, her brand new baby sister, a little man on his way in the next month, and a sweet little mister we will miss forever!!!
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  • pray67pray67 member
    Thanks a lot @krazyinsane! It is definitely tough, but I will keep trying!
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  • musicgal05musicgal05 member
    @pray67, just catching up on the old local posts... sorry to hear of your loss, but glad to see you going strong at 17 wks 5 days today!


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  • pray67pray67 member
    musicgal05! Glad to see you! Nice to have some buzz in here :) 
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  • musicgal05musicgal05 member
    Maybe we can get this board hopping?! Wishful thinking, I know. :)
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