Changing your doctor during pregnancy

[Hotred911]

Okay, here's my situation. I'm 27 weeks pregnant with my second child, and have been seeing this doctor since I was 13 weeks along. My problem is that he has never asked me if I had any questions, and if I do have a question I have to sneak it in before he hurries out the door. He will answer my question, but takes no more than 5 minutes to do so, and then rushes out the door as soon as he's done talking, leaving no time for me to ask anything else. He also requires that we take a childbirth class in order for my husband to be present in the delivery room, but has made no mention as to when we should begin these classes, and hasn't provided us with any information on classes available. I know this isn't the way all doctors act, my previous doctor loaded me down with more than enough information about everything under the moon, and asked me at every appointment if I had any questions. Unfortunately, I can't return to this doctor, he's in Colorado and I'm in Florida.

So what I'm wondering is this, are there any other women out there that have changed doctors during their pregnancy? If so, was it an easy/difficult decision? I'm really leaning towards switching doctors, and would like to make the switch soon, but wanted the input of others that may have experienced this before I did anything drastic.

Hope this made some sense, if not just ignore me.

 

[Rubyfruit]

Do it and do it soon.

I wanted to during my last pregnancy but thought it was too late (I think I was about as far along as you are). I really regretted not changing during the birth process and post postpartum. In fact, I couldn't stand him so much that I went to a different doctor for my 6 week post postpartum check up.

If I had it to do over again, I would have changed doctors, no matter what the hassle.

 

[Sillyman]

There is no excuse for putting up with sub-standard service with anyone.

 

[Weird Harold]

Hope this made some sense, if not just ignore me.

It made lots of sense and, although I'm neither pregnant nor a woman, I'd recommend you drop that doctor as quickly as you can -- his behavior is NOT professional whether you'r consulting him about pregancy or just a hangnail -- you should NEVER put up with that kind of lack of concern.

 

[SweetCherry]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say he probably figures since this is your second child that you won't have many questions. I never really had that problem I had the same doctor for both my pregnacies. As far as childbirth classes, I'd suggest that you that you find out when they are offered in your area and go from three. About mid-pregnancy is best. I had mine when I was in the 5th month. I didn't take classes with my second, but my children were borh 15 months apart, so I really hadn't forgotten anything.

I can't really give you any more advice about changing doctors other than you need to do what you feel is best. You could always try at your next check up asking your doctor a questoin as soon as he walks in and tell him that you have concerns.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[Hotred911]

Thank you all

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say he probably figures since this is your second child that you won't have many questions. I never really had that problem I had the same doctor for both my pregnacies. As far as childbirth classes, I'd suggest that you that you find out when they are offered in your area and go from three. About mid-pregnancy is best. I had mine when I was in the 5th month. I didn't take classes with my second, but my children were borh 15 months apart, so I really hadn't forgotten anything.

I can't really give you any more advice about changing doctors other than you need to do what you feel is best. You could always try at your next check up asking your doctor a questoin as soon as he walks in and tell him that you have concerns.

Good luck with your decision.

Well, my son is just over 2 and a 1/2, he'll turn 3 right after this baby is due. So I haven't really forgotten anything, although I didn't take any childbirth classes the first time. The only reason we're going to take the class is because the doctor requires it in order for my husband to be in the delivery room. I had an appointment this morning with him, and had a whole list of questions for him. I only had the chance to ask about one of them. I've been thinking of switching doctors since my very first appointment with him, but I wanted to give him a chance. My mind is made up, I'll be making some phone calls this afternoon. Thank you all for the help/encouragement to do what I should have done long ago.

 

[RudeNastyAssBitch]

Re: Thank you all

The only reason we're going to take the class is because the doctor requires it in order for my husband to be in the delivery room.

Nevermind That Crap.

Your Husband Is Allowed In No Matter!

This Guy Sounds Like A Dorkwad, Find A New One Stat