Should I switch docs now or later?

Aimlc1281

I'm planning on switching from an OB to a midwife for my next pregnancy.  I have my annual exam coming up soon with the OB.  Should I switch docs now and have the midwife to the annual or wait until pregnancy?  I'm also wanting to talk to the midwife about VBAC and don't know if I should do that during the annual or do a separate consultation.

holly321

My old ob delivered far away, so I tried a new ob the year I wanted to get pregnant.  I am glad I did, because I ended up not liking her, and had to find a new dr.  So I would, that way you aren't too far into a pregnancy if you are unhappy with your mw.

CherryStarburst

If you know you want to switch I would start looking around now. Everything seems more stressful when you are pregnant.

cchill01

I was in the same position about a month ago.  I went to my OB one last time for my annual.  I wanted to give her a chance to get "on my side."  I've been going there for 15 years, so I had a little sadness about leaving. After a frank discussion about VBACs, I feel firm in my decision to switch.

If you have no heartburn about leaving, then I would go ahead and schedule your annual with the MW.  There can be additional copays for consultations, so you might as well use the annual to talk to the MW.

iris427

I used my annual as an opportunity to try out a new practice and ask lots of questions about VBAC.  If you definitely want to switch, that's what I would do.  That way you don't have to stress about it when you're pregnant.

MAprincess

I agree with pps that if you know you want to switch, to do it now.  I switched after getting pregnant and, while it was early on, it was SUPER stressful and I wish I had done it around the time of my annual rather than stressing and rushing.

courtneydyan

Just like everyone else has said, I would used your annual as a chance to meet with a new practice. I just recently switched practices/hospitals and I'm glad I didn't wait until we were preggo again because I could definitely see it being really stressful and emotional. Good luck!!

Geekchick921

iris427:

I used my annual as an opportunity to try out a new practice and ask lots of questions about VBAC.  If you definitely want to switch, that's what I would do.  That way you don't have to stress about it when you're pregnant.

 

This is what I did as well.  I saw my midwife for my annual right when we started TTC. 

Geekchick921

iris427:

I used my annual as an opportunity to try out a new practice and ask lots of questions about VBAC.  If you definitely want to switch, that's what I would do.  That way you don't have to stress about it when you're pregnant.

 

This is what I did as well.  I saw my midwife for my annual right when we started TTC.