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OB or Midwife recs- Lehigh Valley
I'm not pregnant again, nor are we trying yet. However, I wanted to
start looking for a new practice for next time around. Last time I went
to the Lehigh Valley OBGYN Associates and felt that the practice was
just too large, come delivery time I ended up with a doctor I'd never
met, who didn't seem supportive of my wanting a med-free delivery (and
I didn't get that feel from the entire practice). Anyway, overall, not
my favorite experience.
Looking for a practice that is VBAC supportive and I'm willing to drive a bit (though, my 1st labor was only 5 hours until I was ready to push, so...maybe not too too far from Whitehall/Allentown area?)
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Re: OB or Midwife recs- Lehigh Valley
Yeah, I agree, everyone I met with in the practice was very supportive of me not wanting meds as well. The doctor I got during delivery, whom I'd yet to meet, automatically wanted me to labor in the bed (no walking around), with continuous monitoring, and wanted to hook me up to an IV. I was not a high risk patient.
I did, truly, enjoy the practice. I just really don't want to risk having that particular doctor again, or another doctor I haven't met...I think I need to find a smaller practice.
Maybe I'll ask about the midwife during my next annual appointment, I'm pretty sure she doesn't do VBAC's though- since that's no longer a "low-risk" pregnancy. (at least, I don't think they consider it low risk, I'll definately check into it).