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Have You Ever Switched OB Gyn's During Your Pregnancy??
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on June 1, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I have many reasons why I want to swtich and many reasons why I don't. Looking for some advice from those of you that have actually switched OB's during pr...
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- I thought about changing midwives, and regretted that I didn't. I think you have a lot of good advice here. I know that doctors don't usually do interviews anymore....
- Well I think that if you really want to switch then do it. And if you don't like the new OB I bet your old one would take you back no questions asked. Actually you can...
- As far as the c-tuck, you should be able to call the new OB's office and ask if that is something that the physician does. Obviously, you can't be diagnosed over the p...
Group B Positve and Need for Pitocin 1 Hour After Water Breaks
Asked by S.L. from Milwaukee
on February 25, 2012
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I recently tested positive for Group B Strep. My plan is to have a natural birth,but I am delivering in a hospital with a doctor. I took a Bradley Method class so I ...
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- Karin H, I don't mean to be rude, but there is a huge difference between Group Strep B and strep throat. Group Strep B is form of bacteria that is often found in the ...
- If you really want to avoid intervention find a better health care provider STAT. You doc seems to be a bit intervention happy if he pushes the pitocin! I was GBS+, w...
- I think Riley said it the best!!!!!!!!!!II had 3 c-sections and will be having my 4 th one in the fall........I would not stress over not having a birth story of your ...
Seeking Opinions on Dayton Area Hospitals
Asked by A.C. from Dayton
on October 5, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am relatively new to the Dayton area and just found out that I'm pregnant with my 2nd child. The obs that I'm considering have hospital privileges at eit...
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- I have had all three (will be 4) kids at Kettering Hospital and I LOVED it there. The nurses were super nice, the area that the hopsital is in is great (not downtown!!...
- I would pick MVH. They also have a birthing center called Family Beginnings. Kettering has a policy of taking your baby from you for 3 hours, so plan on fighting for...
- I had my son at kettering aabout 3 years ago and loved it. The labor rooms were very good sized and home-y feeling. No jacuzzi tubs, but lots of other resourcecs. The ...
Nursing While on Pain Meds
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on July 27, 2009
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Hello everyone, I guess I just want some reassurance. My beautiful new daughter was born 10 days early by emergency c-section 15 days ago. It was a traumatic situati...
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- Hi A.! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Wow, bless your heart for going through that trauma and dealing so graciously with all that enatils. A true testament to character. :) Le...
- Hi A.~ Congratulations on the birth of your daughter... and so glad to hear that in spite of a scary beginning, she and you are well. I had a c-section with my n...
- A. congratulations first, second I am a pharmacist and a mother of four boys all delivered by C-sections all of my boys came away unscathed after PCA pumps with morp...
Is It Normal Practice? (Dr.Dillon's Group)
Asked by N.K. from Tampa
on June 17, 2009
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I was 7 week pregnant, when I found that I am bleeding. I telephoned my OB-GYN to let them know. It is Dr. Dillon's group that I picked up because it was highly recomm...
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- A new dr would def be a good idea. I had a misscarriage last year. My dr was great. I had blood test done on 2 different occasions to make sure everything was back t...
- first, I'm so sorry for your loss. Now, change doctor's. They should have seen you that day you called about bleeding. I had what I thought were mild contractions d...
- You are NOT asking too much!
Kaiser Obgyn
Asked by A.M. from Sacramento
on December 31, 2008
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I am switching to Kaiser hospital in the next week or so and I was wondering if there were any referrals to a good OB/GYN in their network. More than like I will be go...
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- Hi A., I live in Carmichael and refuse to drive on the freeways but I still drive 45-60 mins just to see my OB/GYN in Elk Grove because she is that fantastic. My OB ...
- A., I have Dr. Alexander Locke II, I really like him he's very nice and listens.
- I went to South Sac Kaiser and I had NP Baskins and really liked her. She is very gentle and quick. Really good personality. I had Dr. Macias. Nice lady but rough wit...
Seeking OB/GYN in Portland Area on Short Notice
Asked by A.M. from Portland
on September 20, 2009
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Perhaps this is a strange request. I currently live in Tanzania and am considering returning to Portland to deliver my baby. It seems I'm only covered at OHSU, Legacy ...
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- I really liked Dr. Jenna Murray and she delivers out of Legacy Good Sam which is on your list. Her office is across the street from Good Sam. I found her to be very op...
- If I were you, in addition to asking moms, I would go to one or two of the hospitals (your preference)for a tour and when you are there ask the delivery nurses who the...
- I delivered at OHSU with the midwife group there and LOVED them! I saw Ellen Tilden at most of my prenatals and Linda Glenn was the midwife who was there for delivery...
Successful VBAC Encouragement Needed
Asked by J.H. from Los Angeles
on October 17, 2007
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My husband and I have been seriously considering using a midwife to have a home birth so we can attempt a VBAC after 2 c-sections. No medical doctor or hospital will ...
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- First of all congrats on your pregnancy. I wish you luck in will keep you in my prayers for whatever you decide. I have never had a csection. I have come close 2 out o...
- Hi J., My advice is to follow your instincts. I just had a failed vbac. I labored at home for as long as I could and my gut said I want to go in the hospital and just...
- I had planned on having a homebirth with my daughter. Complications arose and after four hours of pushing my daughter started showing signs of distress and I was trans...
Brother and Wife Keep Their Kids from Us.
Asked by M.S. from Lincoln
on April 27, 2011
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What would you all do? I’ll try and make a long story short. I have two kids. My brother and his wife were front and center when they were born. In the hospital afte...
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- Ask yourself: If there were no kids involved -- if they had none, if you and your husband had none -- would you want to spend time with your brother and his wife, as a...
- After what you've been through I'd let her know that you think she's nuts and if she doesn't want a relationship so be it. Who care if it's politically correct, she's ...
- I don't really know what to say, except HOW SAD. Do what you can do to be a part of the children's lives... send birthday cards stuff like that, so when they get older...
Needing Words of Encourangement - Breastfeeding
Asked by E.B. from Miami
on October 11, 2010
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We took baby to doctor today to get a weight check. he was born 8lbs 4 oz. when we left the hospital he weighed 7lbs 8oz. I am exclusively breastfeeding but it seems b...
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- Keep nursing, but you rest when the baby rests. Drink lots of water, milk and some juice. Also drink a bottle of beer a day if you can get the imported type do it as...
- This happens so much! Both my sister and I were told our babies were "failing to thrive" and they weren't! By six weeks, both our daughters had evened out their weight...
- hhhmmmmm ....My baby lost weight after the first week and my Dr. said it was completely normal. He advised that I feed him longer and more often. That was hard beca...
