Switching OB at very end?

I really like my OB because he is very thorough, but I have always been bothered by the fact that he rarely answers my questions and refuses to create a birth plan.
Today I needed an appointment and he wasn't in so his office advised me to see a dr on call (from another practice).
This doctor answered all the questions my Dr. never did. He also told me what his plan for me would be given what he saw today. I really liked what he had to say.
I was thinking about trying to talk to my Dr. one more time at my next appt and if he doesn't provide me with a plan would it be wrong of me to switch at 40w2d pregnant??

Re: Switching OB at very end?

I think you need to be with someone that you feel comfortable with. If ur doc isnt answering any of ur questions, I would have definitely swtiched... but I dont think I would do it this late into the pregnancy. Not for nothing but I have 2 doc's that I see in the same practice and when I give birth, it could be the backup doctor. It would be some doctor that I dont even know.

Im just curious, how come u didnt switch earlier when you realized he wasnt really answering ur questions? Im sorry ur experiencing this

Re: Switching OB at very end?

I probably wouldnt this late in the pregnancy. I think the better question is whether another OB will take you this late in the pregnancy.

Switching OB at very end?

Wow...40 weeks, by the time you get an appointment your Princess will be here!

Switching OB at very end?

Most drs won't even take you that late into your pregnancy.

Eta- I'm not sure what you mean by birth plan but all a dr can tell you is what date they won't let you go past. If there is something regarding your pregnancy that requires a c section etc.

Example. My dr would not let me go past 40w and would not let me have n extended labor. This was all due to my clotting issues and I could not be off my blood thinners for that long.

Message edited 8/21/2013 5:42:48 PM.

Switching OB at very end?

I probably would not want to switch this late in pregnancy. I would be so paranoid about how the insurance payment and everything else would work out.

Re: Switching OB at very end?

Thanks all. I am going to stay put.