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Eagermom3
LIF Toddler
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questions for OB?
what sort of questions should I ask or what issues should I discuss with my OB on my first appointment.
one thing i will mention is tht i dnt want an episiotomy n want epi but i cnt think of anything else.
TIA
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Posted 4/16/13 4:14 PM  |
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PennyCat
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Re: questions for OB?
Honestly I think the most important thing is that you feel comfortable with the office and doctor.Your personality should mesh with theirs. I'm 21wks and I never discussed delivery with my OB. I feel like what will be will be ... I've seen too many friends go through last minute emergency situations where plans went out the window. I like that my OB and his associate are calming, not worriers like me (so it's a good mix  ) and they've really catered to my needs as a nervous patient with a complicated history.
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| Posted 4/16/13 4:29 PM |
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Kitten1929
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questions for OB?
At my first appt we didn't discuss anything like that. It was like, hey you're pregnant do/don't do this and that. And they send you for bloodwork. Take it one step at a time because they are the experts and you will not be able to pre-plan your labor.
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| Posted 4/16/13 4:35 PM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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Allison
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questions for OB?
Way too soon to talk about delivery. Lots can happen between now and then.
I would ask for schedule of appts. List of things you can and can't do eat etc.
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| Posted 4/16/13 4:47 PM |
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bettybcafe
Big brother in the making
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Re: questions for OB?
Posted by alli3131
Way too soon to talk about delivery. Lots can happen between now and then.
I would ask for schedule of appts. List of things you can and can't do eat etc.
ITA word for word
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| Posted 4/16/13 4:52 PM |
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Pomegranate5
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Re: questions for OB?
My OB gave me a whole folder of info at my first visit and it pretty much answered any questions I had.
ie....what meds were safe to take, how much weight gain is typical, their appointment, testing and sono schedules, and plenty of other stuff I can't even remember anymore.
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| Posted 4/16/13 4:55 PM |
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LL514
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Re: questions for OB?
Posted by alli3131
Way too soon to talk about delivery. Lots can happen between now and then.
I would ask for schedule of appts. List of things you can and can't do eat etc.
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| Posted 4/16/13 5:07 PM |
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lucky1007
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Re: questions for OB?
yea i def didn't talk delivery...it's too early.
I really didn't ask many questions. They said everything was going good explained the practice and then i got a big folder with all sorts of info about what to eat, what meds are good to take, and lots of other stuff
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TyReseGreen
Lil Prince is here
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Re: questions for OB?
Posted by LL514
Posted by alli3131
Way too soon to talk about delivery. Lots can happen between now and then.
I would ask for schedule of appts. List of things you can and can't do eat etc.
Totally agree! It's way too soon to discuss delivery. My first visit it came up by my OB because I had 2 previous sections so it will be a c section again but that's pretty much as far as it went. Once you are around 32 weeks then address your birth plan.
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| Posted 4/16/13 5:32 PM |
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Eagermom3
LIF Toddler
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questions for OB?
Thanks girls! I like to plan ahead haha even if its at the 15th appt I want to know if there is anything i shld ask. The amount to gain is a good one. ty!
Message edited 4/16/2013 5:36:37 PM.
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MandJZ
Time for Baby #2!
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Re: questions for OB?
Posted by Eagermom3
Thanks girls! I like to plan ahead haha even if its at the 15th appt I want to know if there is anything i shld ask. The amount to gain is a good one. ty!
First ask when they want to see you next. Then ask anything you need to know to get you to that next appointment. Because beyond that, it gets too overwhelming and things can change quickly.
As for specifics, I asked about meds I take regularly - what could I stop or keep taking. I asked about diet. I asked about exercise. And I asked how to get in touch with the practice during off hours if I had a concern or question.
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Eagermom3
LIF Toddler
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Re: questions for OB?
very helpful ty! Posted by MandJZ
Posted by Eagermom3
Thanks girls! I like to plan ahead haha even if its at the 15th appt I want to know if there is anything i shld ask. The amount to gain is a good one. ty!
First ask when they want to see you next. Then ask anything you need to know to get you to that next appointment. Because beyond that, it gets too overwhelming and things can change quickly.
As for specifics, I asked about meds I take regularly - what could I stop or keep taking. I asked about diet. I asked about exercise. And I asked how to get in touch with the practice during off hours if I had a concern or question.
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