Doctors/Midwives

madelineishmael

I'm hoping y'all have a little advice. I recently found out I'm pregnant (7 weeks right now) and we're really excited. However, I found myself in a dilemma because I was military prior to returning to Baton Rouge and since then I've only seen a gynecologist for my annual pap smear--and he doesn't do obstetrics. That being said, since I didn't want to tell anyone until I had confirmation, I had to choose someone by basically comparing credentials online (what was available, at least). I wound up choosing Woman's Hospital (LA Women's Healthcare Associates) because they're the most prevalent in the area, but I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions for an obstetrician. I am not at all opposed to seeing a midwife, either, although I'll probably end up opting for an epidural. I don't feel like I'm super picky at this point, but I am absolutely against convenience inductions and I want to feel like a patient, not a number. Currently I'm seeing Dr. Elizabeth Buchert. I've only seen her once (at 4 weeks) and had an ultrasound at 5 weeks through Woman's so, I don't think it's too late to change if advice points that way, right? I REALLY appreciate any help!

Madeline 

Jennifer18131

I use Dr. Kathy Guidry at Woman's. She's awesome and has small hands.

ShoeFanatic614

Jennifer18131:

I use Dr. Kathy Guidry at Woman's. She's awesome and has small hands.

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I see Dr Guidry's partner, Dr Cheree Schwartzenburg. She also has small hands. Dr Sherman-Boudreaux and Dr Kleinpeter are also great doctors.

csolarmenge

In LA Women's Healthcare my favs are R. Boudreaux, Wilett, Dickerson, and Solar

madelineishmael

Thanks, y'all!

Becky&Barrett

I used to see Cliff Schwartzenberg until he retired last year. I actually switched to Dr. Buchert recently because she accepts my insurance ( I had to pay out of pocket alot with Schwartzenberg). I have never had a female OB before but so far i like her. She is extrememly willing to follow your birth plan

laurendiane104

I am currently seeing Dr. Rebecca Boudreaux with our LO...she is wonderful!

Aligator28

Woman's Hospital is the place to be in BR.  My MIL works there and she was just telling me that Woman's is will no longer allow convenience inductions, and inductions for other purposes must have lots of medical data to back up the doctor's decision. 

ShoeFanatic614

Aligator28:

Woman's Hospital is the place to be in BR.  My MIL works there and she was just telling me that Woman's is will no longer allow convenience inductions, and inductions for other purposes must have lots of medical data to back up the doctor's decision. 

This is fabulous. I heart Woman's but always side eyed that 39 weeks induction policy.