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I am in a similar situation! I had an OBGYN I LOVED and went to for years and years- even through college. Even when my family moved we would drive two hours to see her. Now, several years later, I live in a new location and am seeking a new doctor.
I chose the hospital I would want to have a baby in and then I chose an insurance plan that lets me chose whoever I want. Then I started looking for a doctor that regularly delivered at that hospital. THEN I went onto the health site and it has every doctor listed and a picture and a description. I researched (googled) them to see what their scores were, and basically did the best I could to feel them out (online). I made an appointment, and just hope for the best. Hopefully we will be a good match, otherwise, I will try someone else that meets my criteria.
@cbee: good luck at your appointment! I hope it is a good match! that's good to know you chose the hospital first. I think I'm learning towards one but I also feel like I'm getting so ahead of myself here for choosing that first!
I switched OB/GYNs about a year ago. I didn't like my one at the time. I got a recommendation from a friend of mine. I like my new one a lot despite it being impossible to get an appointment. I see her as being a good support through an eventual pregnancy and delivery.
I actually see a midwife and found her through my neighbor (I am a VBAC so an obgyn was not an option if I wanted any kind of say in my birthing). We met about 6 mths before DH And I started ttc and she met with us, talked for over an hour, and gave me some pre-natals.
I LOVE HER!
ETA: I'm having a home-birth
@finnaroo: I was really overwhelmed, so I started with the hospital (there are only two here though!) Also, my Dad and Grandfather were born there. Plus, a bee on here works there and told me it was a good place and some details. When the time comes, DH and I will take a tour of the birthing wing, and they have lots of classes. Thanks for the encouragement, I hope we are a good fit.
ETA: I think we will also take classes to be trained in the Bradley method, as we are hoping to go all natural if possible. (Yikes!)
@cbee: I went through the Bradley Method book (found out too late to take classes) and it was GREAT! Very effective and I was able to use the relaxation skills for YEARS afterward!
I asked my gen practitioner. I really disliked my previous Gino, so I explained what I disliked about the first one and what I was looking for. My doc took a few minutes and went over a few recommendations ( rather than just giving me a referral list). I got super lucky and the top one she recommended is now my amazing midwife (but she practices with ob-gyns). Granted, I did this same thing for a dermatologist and I didn't really click with that doc.
I think it would be good for you to go to a new doc as soon as possible, so that if you don't like the doc, you have some time to find another one before ttc.
I used to go to a community health center. I started going there about 5 years ago--I had started a new job and switched insurance companies so didn't know where to go. My friend told me to check out the community health center--and I LOVED the GYNS. One was an MD and one was a nurse practitioner, both women were awesome. Some appointments took a half hour or longer because they were so thorough in answering my questions.
However, when I got pregnant, I needed to switch to an OB, since they don't do OB services at the health center. I remembered there was a GYN I went to, a man, and he was great, at the time I just didn't want to deal with a man. I have a friend that goes to him and all his online reviews were great--so I went back to him. He's awesome. I chose him because I love his bedside manner. I wasn't sure about hospitals--the hospital he is affiliated with is not known as a birthing hospital, but they renovated their maternity ward a couple of years ago and have about 6 births daily--which means I will be guaranteed to get the private room I want. Also, they have the lowest C-section rate in the City. So, it all worked out!
@amnystik: Oh my gosh! That is great to know. I definitely want to do it with DH (he is REALLY excited to learn about it). I found out about it on here- someone (possibly even you) mentioned it in another thread. Luckily a teacher offers Sunday night classes, DH's only day off.
Well, when I was in the states I got my ob-gyn prior to pregnancy and TTC. I was trying to get a Mirena and my regular doctor recommended him. I never did get to get that Mirena. After I got pregnant, I did some research on him and he ended up being the best choice for what I wanted anyway, so I stuck with him. So, I guess that counts as internet reviews and personal recommendation.
I moved overseas at 8 weeks pregnant and didn't really have a choice. I see a doctor at the base hospital.
i did not start looking for an OBGYN until I found out I was pregnant...It was a bit of a surprise.
I go to a high-risk doctor, so I went with the gal who delivered my friend's babies, who is also high risk. My friend spoke very highly of her, so I just went with her and never considered anyone else.
ETA: I may add that I am not thrilled about the hospital where this doctor delivers, but it is my only option because I love the doctor.
@finnaroo: I can recommend my ob/gyn, if you want. PM me if you want her name/info. Her office is on the UES. One main reason I picked her is because she is affiliated with Mount Sinai, and I would prefer to deliver there if possible because I've heard really good things (plus, I was born there!). I think generally, it's ok to find an ob once you're PG, and the way most people go about it is to ask for recs, I think, based on who is affiliated with the hospital they want. And of course, see who is accepts your insurance.
thanks everyone, this is all fantastic info!! it's making me feel like I'm not just a total basket case for thinking about this now. keep it coming! :) and hilsy, i pm'ed you--i'd love any recommendations for nyc!
I was referred to my OB by my regular doctor and this was after my doctor had already done a blood test to confirm that I was pregnant.
I've have the same primary care physician for 10 years and came to find when I called saying I'm pregnant, that she's only internal medicine, not OB/GYN. (I know NOTHING about the medical world other than they take care of me when I need it, lol).
Downstairs from my Dr.'s office there's the Women's Center, they referred me to that office. I met with the nurse the first visit, did all the bloodwork, paperwork, etc. After we talked for about 30 minutes, I asked her to set me up with the OB that she felt would match my personality. She assured me that if I didn't feel comfortable with the doctor she chose, I could change doctor's at any time. I'm 35 weeks and everything's been great!
Funny, my OB is on the UES and affiliated with Mount Sinai too!!
I love my family care doctor and plan on continuing to use her after the baby. So, I just asked her for a referral once I got my BFP.
I figured that since at my hospital, I'm not guaranteed to have my OB deliver my baby, it's wasn't a huge deal who I see for all my appointments. My only requirement was that I not feel pushed into doing something I don't want to (i.e. breastfeed or not, pain killers, etc.).
I checked out local expectant/new moms forums for reviews and recommendations (to be precise, since I see that you're from DC, I found my OB recommended on the DC Urban Moms forum!)
I have already found my OB and we are going to start trying at Christmas. My OB was a a referral from my general practicioner. My GP actually goes to this OB... so I figured if she's good enough to deliver my GP's babies she's good enough to deliver mine! I had a pre-TTC appointment with her and we really clicked. She can also deliver at both of the top hospitals in Nashville so I liked that I will have options of where I want to go when the time comes.
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Hey bees!
I'm not sure if this should be in the babies or wellness boards, but since I'm primarily asking because of our long-term baby-making plan, I thought I'd pose this mainly to the mommies/mommies-to-be/lovely ladies ttc!
DH and I have been talking about starting ttc next summer. i used to have an obygyn who I really liked and would have been really comfortable sticking with, but we moved cities when I started grad school so I need to find a new obgyn. I went to the college health services office last year for my regular annual visit but I'm clearly in a life stage past their typical patient and I'd muuuch rather speak to a specialist than someone used to talking to undergrads who don't want to get pregnant. And, I'd love to find an obygyn who I'd stick with for any future pregnancy so I don't need to switch again. I started to look yesterday but got super overwhelmed (read: I started panicking) by the process because their seem to be so many variables for choosing, plus I'm in NYC so there are just so many options!
So here are my questions...when did you find your obygyn (ie, before you were trying, pregnant, after you found out, later in the pregnancy)? how did you find him/her (ie, friends, internet reviews, random)? did you choose based on which hospital they are affiliated with or based on the individual doctor's qualifications or reputation? are there other criteria that you based your choice on that I might not be thinking about?
Also I know I'm talking about docs and hospitals and there are other totally different options out there, like home births, midwives, etc. My grandfather was an obygyn so I'm pretty comfortable with the idea of going this route (he was one of the most wonderful people I know), but I'd love to hear other perspectives too. One of the hospitals that came up in my search says it has a "birthing center" which sounds kind of appealing and like a middle way maybe...
And I know I'm getting way ahead of myself--I just like to feel prepared. feel free to tell me to chill out :)