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Women's Health Question
I've been seeing the same OB for a litle over 5 years now and I haven't been happy since the start. I ask about birth control, I get handed a piece of paper. I call to make an appointment for my yearly two days ago and couldn't get in till the end of July. I haven't been happy in a while and would rather not go to her when I'm pregnant.
My mom suggested a Nurse Practionier named Jane Fraiser. My mom said she does Women's Health, Prenatal Care, and Delivery. Calling them, I was told she doesn't do delivery, but she does work with a doctor and can be in the room. I have an appointment with her tomorrow to get my yearly done and talk to her.
I've also considered talking to a mid-wife.
I am a paranoid person and I've already warned my MIL and mom they will get calls all the time "is this ok? is this ok?" My friend was 3 months pregnant, spotted (and I mean literally barely anything) and I wanted to rush her to the hospital.
I am not pregnant and not thinking about it for at least a year, I'd just like to feel a bit more "doctor ready" when I decide I'm ready.
What are your suggestions? Anyone have experince with a mid-wife or nurse practionier.
BFP 2: 7/7/2014 Beta 7/8: 115, Beta 7/12: 638, Beta 7/16: 3793, Beta 7/21: 21,625
Re: Women's Health Question
(I'm a lurker, not a poster. I grew up in Toledo, but have since moved to Colorado. Anyhow...)
When I lived in Toledo, I went to an OB/GYN at the Toledo Clinic on Secor. It was ridiculous -- I had to schedule annual exams 6 months in advance. And they'd literally spend a grand total of 5 minutes in the room with me, and would never discuss BC options or what may be causing my irregular cycles. Just handed me a piece of paper. Argh.
I've went to a midwife for a few of my annuals, and I was very pleased. I now go to my General Practitioner for annuals, only because she tests other things for overall general health besides just giving me a pelvic exam. If my GP didn't do pelvic exams, I would still be going to a midwife.
My friend goes to a midwife and loves her. Much more personal than a doctor. My nephew was delivered by a midwife, and my sister-in-law swears by it. They were able to customize her delivery moreso than a doctor would be willing to do.
A lot of times midwives work with doctors for complicated pregnancies that may involve surgery or something, since a midwife cannot do that. If your pregnancy is anything but normal, they'll usually need to get a doctor involved.
The midwives I've seen are usually LPNs, so they can prescribe some medications. They are not MD's, so there are certain limitations.
HTH!
I don't live in Toledo so I cannot rec a specific office but I see a MW and I love her. She delivered Ella and I saw her for most of my pregnancy. If you are not happy you should totally switch offices, I changed to the office I am at now about 6 months before I got pregnant because I was not happy with the other place I was going. Sadly I will be switching again next time we get pregnant because as much as I love my MW, she only delivers in Findlay and I refuse to have another baby at the hospital here.
Hospital is something else you want to take in to consideration when selecting your OB. If there is a specifc hospital you want to go to you need to be sure your Dr delivers there.
I'm not sure the bolded information is correct. All of the certified nurse midwives I've credentialed have advance degrees - an LPN is essentially a step below an RN...2-year degree. RNs and LPNs do not have, unless this has changed, have the ability to prescribe medication. Certified nurse midwives and nurse practitioners do.
My MIL is an LPN and she said an LPN can dispense medicine prescribed by a doctor, they can't prescribe medication.
I like the idea of being able to work with someone on what I'm comfortable with and doctors are a bit more cut and dry. Guess I will see what the Nurse Practitioner has to say, I let them know when I called that I want to talk about BC and Family Planning so I hope they're ready for me
BFP 2: 7/7/2014 Beta 7/8: 115, Beta 7/12: 638, Beta 7/16: 3793, Beta 7/21: 21,625
My mom is an NP at an OB/GYN. She does not deliver babies but basically does everything else. She can write medication, do anuals, checkups, exams...thus freeing up the Dr. in her practice to see more involved patients...ie if you're going in for a routine pap you'd prob see her while if there was something abnormal or what not you'd see the Dr.
I always saw the Dr, when I was at the practice because there was a conflict since she was my mom. There are a couple girls who go to her practice and like her so I'm not too bias when I say my mom is the best!
I had to go to another practice because of insurance. I like my Dr. a lot. That said she's at a crazy busy practice, but for me my mom trusts her so I trust her.
Obviously you need to have a report with your Dr., but for me I like a busy practice and I don't mind waiting 6 months for my annual because I know that my Dr. has delivered lots of babies (maybe a few on this board...hehe) and have seen lots of va-jay jay and know what's up. Same reason I would go to St. V's or Toledo. They are baby factories and if something goes wrong with me or the baby I want the best care and a NICU beside me.