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Pregnant and new to MN!!!
Hello!
My husband and I just moved to Minnesota, and unexpectedly, just discovered we are pregnant! We are very excited, but do not have a strong support system here. I am desperately in need of some great OBGYN referrals/recs. I have been doing some research, and I have read a lot of positive information on Southdale OBGYN. This feels ideal to me, considering that it is less than 5 minutes from our home. Do any of you have experience there? Any other recs? Please help!
Thanks!!!
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Re: Pregnant and new to MN!!!
I don't have any OB advice for you...I saw/see the midwife team at HealthPartners St. Paul (their great if that would work for you)...
I just wanted to say welcome and congrats! We got married in 9/07, bought our first house in 12/07 and found out we were unexpectedly pregnant in 4/08...it was A LOT to take in, and very overwhelming, but it was all perfect in the end!
yes it was thru the course of my pregnancy, I did this so I could meet all the doctors as I didn't know if I would Deliver on my Due date or not & you never know who is on- call. It as a good thing to as the doctor I wanted to have was unable to do it & I had to have the on call doctor do it, (I only wanted the one doctor as he was the one who delivered me when I was born & thought it would be really cool to have him deliver Aiden)
Well, I just scheduled an appointment, but they said they don't schedule initial appts until 8-10 weeks. Is this normal? I feel like I have a million questions. Also, she said I could begin taking pre-natal vitamins, but any specific brand? I feel lost, ha.
It's normal in most practices not to be seen until 8-10 weeks...unless you've had a previous high risk pregnancy, or some health issue that would warrant an earlier visit.
I've always just taken the Target Brand prenatal vitamins. When I first got pregnant, they told me to just get any OTC prenatals.
A lot of people get nauseous/sick from prenatals. I always took mine with a big glass of water right before bed, and never had any issues. It's best to do that, or take it with food.
Welcome!
Can't really help you with any OBGYN recs, but DH and I can relate to the freshly moved and pregnant. We moved here in May 09 from CA and found out we were pregnant in June 09. I can totally relate to feeling a bit lost! But you'll love it here!
I went to Southdale and liked it but LOVED my doctor there. He then went to Fairview Southdale and I followed him there. His name is Dr Thomas Noonan. VERY personable. If I didn't live so far away now I would still see him. I highly recommend him.
In response to your posting about the 8-10 week appt....it is normal. I think I felt the same when I heard that they make you wait so long. GL!!
Welcome to MN!
As PP have said, yes it is normal to not be seen until that time. It's a cruel wait but normal!
I also agree with PP about the suggestion about Target pre-natals. I take the pack with a separate DHA pill, and I also take them at night to help with getting sick to my stomach. Good luck with everything, do you know how far along you are?
Hi there-
I go to the John Haugen Associates in Minneapolis, but they also have an office in Edina. Their doctors go between both offices and deliver at Abbott Northwestern and Fairview Southdale. I absolutely love them. My Dr is Andrea Flom. If she is ever unavailable I see the nurse practioner, Jancy-who is equally fabulous. I know you have your appt set up, but this can be a back up option for you.
I also have been taking Target brand prenatals and haven't had issues with them-but I always take them with food and water.
Welcome to MN and congrats on the baby news! Very exciting time for you and the hubs.
Welcome to Minnesota and congratulations! I go to Southdale OBGYN. I also had my first appointment at 8 weeks. They offered a class that I went to and they answered a lot of my questions there and I met other people due around the same time which was nice. I then took a class with my husband later in my pregnancy and it had some of the same people in it. We are planning a "reunion" once we all have our babies in the next month so I thouhgt that was really neat.
I have seen most of the doctors (Ijust schedule the time that wokrs best for me with whatever dr is available) and have liked them all. I use the Target brand prenatals.
Thanks so much for the info! It's so nice to hear that your experience has been so positive. It just feels weird to attend this pre-natal class when I haven't confirmed the preganancy with the doctor! I mean, I've taken two pregnancy tests that showed up positive...and now I just wait? It just makes me nervous.
I'm a little late to this post but I also wanted to welcome you to MN!
I also go to Southdale and like it. I thought the class they suggest you attend before your first appointment is really helpful. I'd suggest going if this is your first.
Good luck
Welcome to MN!
I go to the Paul Larson OBGYN clinic (in the Southdale Medical Building - right across from the hospital), and I see Dr. Hirt. Love him, love the clinic. My delivery at Fairview Southdale was great, too.
Good luck!
(sorry for the slow reply)
I would also recommend going to the class. it is very helpful