Mind Blowing Phone Call

mermaid150 · July 2010

Yesterday I woke up with some bleeding, I have had a m/c before so I get very nervous at the sight of blood during pregnancy, anyway I called my OB office where I had an appt scheduled for next week. The woman on the phone told me that there were no dr.s or nurses in the office for me to talk to and that frankly the fact that I had not been to that office yet meant that they should not even be talking to me. They said they could not give me any advice and that I should go to the ER. They wanted nothing to do with me and rather than having someone give me some peace of mind they said "there is nothing we can do...Goodbye." I spent the day in the ER with a screaming toddler and while I am happy that the pregnancy is fine I am on the search for a new OB or midwife more likely.

Reallynervous83 · July 2010

I would change OBs right away, and I would inform they doctor of why you are doing so. They is no reason they couldn't talk to you. What a horrible office.

TiffanyTheMom · July 2010

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That is unbelievable!! Um, yeah, I think a new OB is a good idea. What twats!

I'd call back next week after you've found a new OB and talk to a Dr, and lt them know that snotty woman lost him some business. Bet she won't be talking so nasty to another future client for some time.

MrsNiner · July 2010

I called my OB office 4 times before my first appointment with questions/concerns and they were always answered by a Dr. or NP. I would switch right away - there is no reason to be blown off like that.

chusum · July 2010

Yeah, definitely a good idea to find a new OB office, sorry they treated you so poorly.

harmony3d · July 2010

Wow, RUDE! I'm sure the office has some kind of policy, or maybe they've been burned legally from giving advice before, but there is seriously NO reason you should've been talked to like that! Sorry to hear it

Aubs0009 · July 2010

Wow, I would be changing OB's immediately!

locash · July 2010

Yea, I was a new patient in my dr's office, and when I called to schedule my first appointment, I was invited to call anytime I had any questions or concerns. Even BEFORE my first meeting with the dr. If it's their policy to give no info to a new patient, it's not a very good one.

Find a new OB, stat. And I'm very glad everything is okay!

alliejoe · July 2010

TiffanyTheMom:
That is unbelievable!! Um, yeah, I think a new OB is a good idea. What twats!
I'd call back next week after you've found a new OB and talk to a Dr, and lt them know that snotty woman lost him some business. Bet she won't be talking so nasty to another future client for some time.

this!

Coastiewife911 · July 2010

alliejoe:
TiffanyTheMom:

That is unbelievable!! Um, yeah, I think a new OB is a good idea. What twats!

I'd call back next week after you've found a new OB and talk to a Dr, and lt them know that snotty woman lost him some business. Bet she won't be talking so nasty to another future client for some time.

this!

Huh? Yes this exactly!

eowynmn · July 2010

That's bull. I had a miscarriage at 6 weeks and my doc's office was all about fielding my calls. You need to find a different practice stat.

JessiRaye · July 2010

That is CRAZY! I am really surprised that they didn't try to see you right away...Especially since you already have your appointment scheduled for the following week. Well, sounds like you won't be dealing with them anyway but what a pain! Glad everything turned out okay and sorry you had to sit in the ER with a toddler. I can't imagine!

Pamela05 · July 2010

Were you talking to someone in the office or the answering service? It sounds like the answering service in which case they can't really tell you anything other than to go to the ER at that point.

sciteach104 · July 2010

i would change OB's also. sorry you had to deal with such rude people.

TofuMama7 · July 2010

There is NO excuse for that. I am so sorry. Definitely find a new office and I would be sure to let your doctor know exactly why you left.

Molluskwrangler · July 2010

Had you even seen this OB before?

if not some states won't let them say anything as they don't have any history...if they have seen you before it might of been the answering service who still should of paged the DR for you...

BurnNurse · July 2010

If you haven't had your first appt thats pretty standard. they dont know anything about your pregnancy, and if there are no MDs/NPs to talk to you, what else would they tell you? Did you want a secretary give you advice?

pawcall · July 2010

mermaid150:
Yesterday I woke up with some bleeding, I have had a m/c before so I get very nervous at the sight of blood during pregnancy, anyway I called my OB office where I had an appt scheduled for next week. The woman on the phone told me that there were no dr.s or nurses in the office for me to talk to and that frankly the fact that I had not been to that office yet meant that they should not even be talking to me. They said they could not give me any advice and that I should go to the ER. They wanted nothing to do with me and rather than having someone give me some peace of mind they said "there is nothing we can do...Goodbye." I spent the day in the ER with a screaming toddler and while I am happy that the pregnancy is fine I am on the search for a new OB or midwife more likely.

My OB's office has a similar policy. Until they get you in for your first visit (mine was at 9w4d), they won't even talk to you on the phone. Just keep telling you that "if you're concerned, go to the ER"

KMJEllis · July 2010

I am sorry but WTF!!!!!!!!!

mermaid150 · July 2010

BurnNurse:
If you haven't had your first appt thats pretty standard. they dont know anything about your pregnancy, and if there are no MDs/NPs to talk to you, what else would they tell you? Did you want a secretary give you advice?

No. I expected them to have me come in, get a history and do their job, especially since I needed a Rhogam shot. For all they knew I did nothing, and stayed home without getting the care I needed.

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