The OBGYN I went to in NJ is fabulous. He’s a deep listener, compassionate, and proactive. His practice sent me to an incredibly knowledgeable specialist after Colden died to be sure that I got all the answers I could. I got very good care. The last time I was there, I told him I was moving to Boston. He was a little concerned about how a big move might impact my emotional state and preparedness for another pregnancy. He suggested that I find a new doctor quickly and establish care so that I would have someone to consult with before I got pregnant again.
So that’s what I am trying to do, especially because it often takes months to get in to see a doctor when you’re a new patient. Well… just looking online at my options is reducing me to tears. Part of it is probably all the next pregnancy related fears and anxieties, but this is also the downside of moving. I have no idea where to start to find a good new doctor, no friends here to ask for recommendations. Plus I don’t know what questions to ask to determine if someone would be right for me. I'm feeling very overwhelmed right now.
Did anyone change doctors? How did you find the new one? How did you know the new practice was right for you?
I want to tell them
9 years ago
hi molly. i am in boston and also had to change docs after my loss. and, indeed, almost lost my mind doing so! another loss mom up here pointed the way for me. she lost her son, also due to infection (i think) and received great care from this doctor in the process. she then went on to have her rainbow baby with him.
ReplyDeletei met him once and he will likely be my OB if ever get lucky. he is kind, intelligent, well respected. he might be a place to start. i would recommend calling and asking for a preconception counseling appointment:
william barth, chief of maternal fetal medicine at mass general hospital.
good luck and email me if you have any questions. i can also recommend someone at the brigham.
i changed OBs. This is the high risk doctor in our area (I don't know of another). He was recommended by a coworker of my husband who also lost her first to stillbirth.
ReplyDeleterecommendations are probably the best way to go (I cant remember where you are; if you are in metro STL, email me.
Call Labor and Delivery at the closest hospital and talk with one of the nurses and ask who their favorites are.
ReplyDeleteIf you're still looking for suggestions, you should try talking to Jul!a. Let me know if you need her email.
ReplyDeleteI changed doctors also. There was a small brochure at my RE's office that was for a high-risk department at a local hospital. I made an appointment with Maternal-Fetal Medicine and they suggested the OB-GYN. I am so happy I did - I am monitored every 2 weeks (with U/S) and beginning at week 28, it will be twice weekly until my scheduled-C at 36 weeks. Call some hospitals nearby and consult with their MFM department. I think it's a good place to start. Good Luck
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