Minneapolis OB/GYN recs?

MrsDimka2B

Hi everyone,
This is my first post here. DH and I just got married in May--we've been together five years. We have decided that I will stop using birth control six months from now so we can TTC. I would like to go see an Ob/GYN before we try, to get a thorough physical and advice for getting healthy before I get pregnant. I already have a 15 year old child, so this is not my first baby, but it has been a while! Here's some of the things we will have to deal with if/when we get pregnant, so any recs for a doctor that has experience with any of these is most appreciated. Bte, we live in downtown Minneapolis, so something closer by is better, but I am willing to drive anywhere if it's an excellcent doc.

Considerations:
* I will be 35 on August 19, 2008
*I had a gastric bypass in 2002 (have maintained a healthy weight for about 5 years now)
* My first child was born via (unplanned) c-section because they thought she didn't drop due to my hips being too narrow/baby being too big (she was only 8.4 tho)
*Pre-eclampsia and pre-term labor during my first pregnancy
*Labor didn't prograss very well--induced by doctor pulling my mucus plug, then breaking my water, then finally with pitocin.
*Due to my gastric bypass, I have a difficult time maintaining healthy levels of iron and vitamin B.

Whew! Looking back over this list makes me nervous about having a healthy pregnancy, but I am hopeful with the right nutrition guidelines and proper vitamins and advice I can be as healthy as ever and be prepared for whatever I need to be during pregnancy and labor.

Thanks in advance for any recs or advice!

hbach83

I don't have an recommendations specific to your needs, but I do know that I enjoyed the Fairview Riverside hospital and the adjacent FV Riverside Women's Clinic when I was pregnant with my first son. The midwives there were wonderful.

I currently go to Allina now, and have only been there a couple times, so I don't know much about them yet.

Good luck with TTC!

rachelcgray

i don't have someone specific to your needs either, but have been pleased with the practice i go to.  it's right downtown over the barnes and noble on nicollet and they deliever at abbott northwestern on chicago ave.

https://www.haugenobgyn.com/

i was seeing Jancy Eddy RN/CNP before my pregnancy and will now also see Dr. West.

Cocoapuff

Hi.  I would first recommend checking on which hospitals will allow a VBAC.  I know that not all do.  I live in the East Metro, and we are attempting to have a VBAC at St. John's in Maplewood.  So definitely look into that and then look into which OB/GYNs will support a VBAC.

When I lived in Minneapolis I did see Kane, Patricia M. - MSN, WHNP at Park Nicollet in St. Louis Park for check-ups - she's great.  She delivers at Methodist Hospital (again not sure if Methodist will allow VBACs, not sure if she would handle a high risk patient for pregnancy).

You may also want to look into specialists for High Risk pregnancies - there are a few near the UofM and near Southdale/Edina I think. 

Good luck!

jeneric06

I went to University Specialists. They see patients at the U campus and near the Riverside Campus. They were great!

FannieRae

Hello! Dr Pearson at the HealthEast clinic in Vadnais Hts will try VBAC's and delivers at St John's in Maplewood. No c-sections though. She's a family practioner and is my primary Dr who also took care of all my prenatal care, delivery and now my little girl. She also handled my sister-in-laws 2nd pregnancy & VBAC considered high-risk due to having delivered baby #1 at 31 wks due to pre-eclampsia. If you're not comfortable with a family Dr, I've also worked with Dr Sam Arnold an Ob/Gyn at Comprehensive HealthCare for Women in Woodbury. He delivers at Woodwinds and does high-risk and regular pregnancies. He's one of the most compassionate Drs I've ever met.

MrsDimka2B

Hi Ladies,

thanks for all your replies! I searched out the doctors you all recommended and saved their contact info for when the time is right to look for a doctor.

I don't even know if a VBAC is possible. I researched that possibility somewhat and took some online quizzs/checklists and it looks pretty grim as far as the possibility goes. I guess that's something I will need to discuss further with my doctor, too. One of my desired hospitals is UMMC Fairview Campus in Minneapolis, MN. I did an internship there and have also read about their facilities--I believe it's one of the best hospitals in the TC to deliver....anyone have any experiences with this hospital, good or bad?

samtylerchambers

I would also look into John Haugen, I am there right now and LOVE it. I started with the clinic because my mom had a lot of problems with her pregnancy-eventually having both ovaries removed- and many of the doctors there deal with high risk patients.

soon2Bclc

Paul Larsen Clinic---it's in Edina, right next to Fairview Southdale hospital.  Dr Jeffers-- she's just awesome! I've been going there for a few years now and Dr. Jeffers will delivering my baby.  She also specializes in high risk pregnancy.  It's a wonderful clinic, very comfortable and accomodating.  Good luck!

hustlette

given that you've already had two major abdominal surgeries, i would definitely do whatever you can do to have a VBAC.  there are VBAC support groups in the Twin Cities that can help.  it's DEFINITELY possible and i would try to find a doctor or midwife who has experience with them.  GL.

cklitzke

I also loved Haugen & Associates.  I see Dr. Flom at that practice.  She delivered my son in January, and was fantastic throughout my entire pregnancy.  Dr. Elfstrand was on call when I went into labor and was with me for most of the labor - she was also wonderful.

 

Good luck!

texas_girl

Ditto Haugen!  They have a downtown office too...

jengerman

My DH and I are starting to try too and my sister recommended OBGYN Specialists in Edina.  Her doctor was Dr. Song.  She loved her!

Tobetaufen

Oakdale OB GYN. Love them!