OB WWYD

littlecookie · September 2014

A little confused and looking for some opinions.

I've been with my OB since before I started TTC so about 6-7 years. I like her a lot and the group. However, she has since had twins and started working half the time at a location near her home (about 40 min away from me). The other location is also far(about 30) , but is connected to the hospital in our medical center.

When I called to let them know about my BFP on Wednesday, I learned she is part time now and is out Wed and Thurs. They said they'd message her, but I haven't heard back yet.

She knows me and my history well and I really love her, but I'm thinking it may be time to switch due to location and her work schedule.

What do you guys think? Have any of you switched not because you were unhappy with doc? I'm a little nervous about seeing someone new.

megbmeg · September 2014

I don't have any experience with switching, but it can't hurt to look at your other options, right? You don't have to leave your current OB unless you find a practice that is more convenient and still comfortable for you. Good luck!

mypeanut22 · September 2014

I'm sure you could find another OB that you love just as much as your current OB.

My OB was great until I had a miscarriage and then her staff and her were horrible. I switched to a new practice and I love my new OB so much more. His staff is absolutely wonderful! I know you said you liked your OB and she hasn't done anything wrong, but im just saying I found one I loved, more than the first, in no time at all.

Good luck with your decision!

classicstar28 · September 2014

I switched for reasons other than not liking my doctor. We lived in Colorado last year and I had a NP and OB that I saw for my miscarriage as well as for the first half of this pregnancy. I really liked them both a lot and I was sad to leave them. But, we decided to come back to Texas to be close to my parents, particularly my mom who now lives only 10min away from us. My husband also wasn't thrilled with his job up there and decided to go back to teaching so it was a good time to come back.

I was pretty nervous about finding a new doctor and I originally was going to just go back to the obgyn I'd been seeing before we moved to CO. However, she and the hospital I'd be delivering at were at best 25-30min away. During rush hour, it could take up to an hour to get there or back home. The highway her office and the hospital are located on is undergoing MAJOR construction, too. I liked her just fine as my gyn, but the possibility of having a hard time getting there in a timely manner in the case that I needed to made me nervous. So, when I got a recommendation for an OB only 10min away with the delivery hospital also 10min away I decided to take the chance and switch. The convenience has been amazing for us and I lucked out in that my doctor and hospital are great.

That being said, we did choose a pediatrician who is twice as far as the other one we were considering because their policies are much more parent friendly. It is a bit of a drive, but the peace of mind that will come with having them be our baby's doctors will be worth it for us.

Is your OB 40 minutes in another direction from the hospital or just 10min further? If it is just 10min further, I might stick it out, but only if there is a plan in place for your delivery and any emergencies since she is part time now. If it's 40min in another direction, I would probably look for someone closer. And btw, I met my new doctor and officially switched to her when I was 28 weeks. It's a bit harder to switch after a certain point, but really you have some time to find someone you like closer if that's what you choose to do.

Mel&John2013 · September 2014

I'm a recent switcher. I liked my previous doctor, but couldn't bring myself to go back to the same place after we lost our son. I love my new doctor now, and the entire practice so far.

It would be a tough call, but unless I LOVED her, I think I'd end up switching. It sounds like her new schedule and location just aren't conducive to what you need, and that can be a big deal if you need to see or talk to someone quickly.

Danielle0311 · September 2014

I think I would switch. After my loss it was really important for me to have someone who is always available to me and I could really depend on. And being 15 mins from my house is a nice plus too! I switched after my second loss and it felt nice to start over with someone new and I really love him! He came highly recommended. It's a tough choice but I hope whatever you decide works out and you are comfortable with it!

JuddandJessica · September 2014

Have you asked about their staffing for deliveries? In a lot of practices, you can choose to see the same OB for the entire 9 months but the OB that is at the hospital for the delivery is only there because they were the one scheduled. My office actually recommends that you have at least one appointment during your pregnancy with each of the OBs because the doctor there at the big event is simply whoever is scheduled there that day.

littlecookie · September 2014

Sorry for the post and run. Had a meeting I thought I could respond from, but wrong. @classicstar28‌ the satellite office is about 15-20 minutes from the hospital.

@JuddandJessica‌ the situation you describe may be the case when she is out or at the satellite. I know they deliver their own babies when they are at the main campus though.

I think I might start with a combination of what you both said. Talk to OB about the plan when she is out and ask about occasionally seeing someone else on the practice so I can get to know them. I asked for recommendations on a local board today and a friend actually mentioned someone in my ob's group, so I might see if I can see her as a back up.

Thank you all for your feedback. Much appreciated!

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