you think its ok to switch OBGYN's while TTC?

i had an ob/gyn that ive been going to for years. then right before we decided to start TTC, she decided to no longer practice obstetrics. so i went to a new dr and she has all of my old records and gave me the run through on TTC and did my last check up. but from that initial visit, her office made some screw ups when they were processing my insurance which is a huge headache right now to straighten out!

i guess im just scared of the office's incompetence and that i will have to deal with more of these headaches when i AM pg kwim. but now she knows my history and i just hate the thought of having to go through everything again with another dr (i have a complicated medical history). what would you do?

Re: you think its ok to switch OBGYN's while TTC?

I'd switch to someone you are comfortable with.

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Re: you think its ok to switch OBGYN's while TTC?

thanks ladies. should i find a new dr now or wait until i'm pg and then make an appt?

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Posted by Diana1215

Posted by waiting4ablessing

thanks ladies. should i find a new dr now or wait until i'm pg and then make an appt?

I needed a new doctor also - right about when we started TTC. I made an appt. with my new OBGYN - met with her for a routine checkup and also told her that I was TTC. The next month I went back pregnant! I would personally do it before but I'm very anal and controlling and like to have all my ducks in a row with things!

Re: you think its ok to switch OBGYN's while TTC?

Alot of doctors have something called a preconception appointment maybe you could do that if you have already had an annual exam recently. This way you can share what methods you are using an get any advice or feedback from the new doctor. Then when you go back with your BFP you will have already "met". HTH Good Luck!!

ETA: Also check with your friends and family to see if they have any good recommendations so you pick someone who is organized, knowledgable and has a good bedside manner.

Message edited 1/8/2009 7:33:19 PM.

Re: you think its ok to switch OBGYN's while TTC?

switch dont feel bad u have to be comforabtle its for the safety for your baby and yourself bets of luck. call your regular dr for reommendations thats what i did

Re: you think its ok to switch OBGYN's while TTC?

If you're not 100% confident with your new OB then you should definitely switch sooner than later. It's a lot more of a hassle once your pregnant and try to switch. Since I've been preggers, I've switched doctors 3 times cause I just couldn't find one i was happy with. (I'm finally with one that I love now) It was a mess with getting records sent over, and making sure not to re-do bloodwork that was already done with the previous doctor, and dealing with the insurance part of all that. Just crazy. Take care of it now if you can.

Re: you think its ok to switch OBGYN's while TTC?

i had to switch also because my dr doesnt deliver anymore; i told him right out; i had to; i had no choice. better now than when youre pregnant.

Re: you think its ok to switch OBGYN's while TTC?

Absolutely! A co-worker and I are the TTC girls of the office and she is switching to my doctor.

I am considering staying up here if I get a BFP soon so my OB who I can deliver our baby!

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Posted by MrsMichStein1118

Absolutely! A co-worker and I are the TTC girls of the office and she is switching to my doctor.

I am considering staying up here if I get a BFP soon so my OB who I can deliver our baby!