OB Questions

katiedm17

Every time I go see my doctor she asks if I have any questions. I feel like it's on the spot and I can't ever think of anything off the top of my head, which makes me feel like I am forgetting something important! What are some questions you ladies ask your OB that you think are important?!

JayKaygill

That happened to me the first time so I started keeping a list. Everytime I think of a random question I add it. Right before my appt I will go through the list and erase anything I don't need to ask anymore but I will pull out my list and read from it so I don't forget anything! I've been using my iPhone and the notes app bc I always have my phone on me.

jen83mn

I normally just ask my OB what will take place at the next appointment; I don't usually have many questions either, but I've done a lot of reading and talked with friends who have had babies recently, so I feel pretty prepared! I did ask my OB about breastfeeding pumps and how that works with my insurance; I found out through her that she will issue me a prescription at the hospital and they'll give me an electric pump at the hospital through the prescription, so I thought that was helpful to know! (I know some insurance companies will send you one in advance, but mine requires a prescription.) I'm sure I'll have more questions once my due date gets closer though! For now, it's pretty smooth sailing!

kazmierczak0314

I've been asking about water birth since that is our birth plan. I keep thinking up more questions about it. I also ask her questions about the working conditions since I work in a greenhouse with chemicals and I get a lot of sun. At my apt on Wednesday I'm going to talk to her about my lack of sleep and newly developed gag reflex when I bursh my teeth.

ForeverEverAfter

With #1 I worked with my OB and felt silly asking questions. Realized in labour I hadn't even discussed my birth plan yet, among many other things. This time I'm in a new area and have never been to the hospital where I'll deliver. I have a big list of things I need to know (routine procedures, her thoughts on my birth plan requests, when she wants me to go to the hospital, etc) and I ask 1-2 questions a week so that I'm not hogging her time asking everything at 34w.