Does anyone have experience switching OBs midway? *LONG*

[SallySparrow]

*angry face* I am irritated for you. I know a couple of us have switched halfway-ish through. I switched around 15 or 16 weeks. I had no problem finding an OB to take me. I LOVE LOVE my new OB and am so glad that I switched. I always feels like he listens to my concerns, and that in and of itself is a huge relief.

I understand being cautious, but not to the point that you're freaking the mother-to-be out and not listening to her. If they're used to high risk pregnancies, it's understandable that the doctor might not be able to turn that off, if you know what I mean. But that doesn't mean you have to stay with them. Good luck with whatever you decide!

[Lucille Bluth]

High risk doctors are probably more precise or cautious due to the clientele. It sounds like he's trying to do what he can to watch out for your best interests, but if you're unhappy that's likely not going to change. There is something called White Jacket / Coat syndrome where your BP rises when at the doctor's office. He's concerned, because he should be... that's what his job is, even if he's only able to go off of what he sees when you're in the office.

I'm changing OB's at 28 weeks, but because I am moving. Do what you feel most comfortable with. Obviously if you're getting worked up over it then it's not a good fit, but be forewarned it's not always easy to find a new doc so start looking ASAP.

[trafficgirl]

You should not feel so stressed out that you're crying before your appointments. I definitely think it's time to switch.

I know @callmefia recently switched - maybe she has some advice?

[mandapanda18]

I switched more than half way through, just call and make an apt with the new obgyn. Don't tell your old office until you find a new one that you like though, once you leave many will not take you back in the same pregnancy (my friend found that out the hard way).

[rupertpenny]

I don't have experience with this, but I would absolutely switch. That kind of practice sounds like my worst nightmare. Good luck finding someone new!

[blindyswife]

Oh my gosh, you can totally switch with no problems at this point. I was planning on switching providers around 32weeks so that I could vbac (i liked my current midwives but they dont have permission to perform vbacs, so i was going to switch to OBs toward the end). Both my midwives and the OBs were fine with that transition. (I ended up needing to switch sooner due to GD- at 28w).

All of that to say, it is NOT too late to change. Sounds like that office is giving you high bp! I would definitely go somewhere else that makes you feel more at ease.

Hugs to you bunny!

[winecheery]

Yeaaahhhh I'd want to switch too hun. It seems like a bad fit, if nothing else. Get out and feel better!

[Deleted]

Most doctors are fine with taking on a patient that has had prenatal care. It really shouldn't be hard to move. I see a family doctor and love it - they have a very "pregnancy is normal and healthy" philosophy.

[thejackpot]

Switch and don't look back. Good luck.

[pescalita]

Oh hells no. Switch and switch now. I haven't done it myself, but I've heard of plenty of people doing it. I found both my OBs on yelp.

My BP is all over the place and really sensitive to white coat syndrome, that would drive me mad.

[allibee8]

I am high risk and WANT an aggressive provider (and have one) and wouldn't be comfortable with that. I would switch, too.

[Velar Fricative]

Go with your gut and make the switch!

[jerzgirl25]

I switched at 21 weeks. At my last OB appointment, I started asking about some things I was interested in, primarily water birth and med-free birth. It was at that point that I realized that my ob was TOTALLY not on board with either of those things, not even laboring in a tub. When I brought up going med-free, he frowned and said, "we'll just give you a little epi and a little pit and you'll be FINE!!" Umm, yeah, but at 21 weeks I'm telling you I would like to try and avoid that. He was completely unsupportive of what I wanted for my (low-risk)pregnancy. I left there and cried a bit in my car

A friend of mine had gone for both of her pregnancies to a midwife practice, no ob involved. She absolutely raved about them, and they specialize in med free waterbirths. I scheduled a consult with them while still with my ob. The next morning I registered with them. I called my ob to fax me a record release form, so I never physically had to go there. That was it; I've been totally happy with my new place.

Good luck with everything! If you are unhappy, then you need to find another provider. The last thing you need at this point in the game is for your dr to stress you out.

[timorousbeastie]

Definitely switch. It's so important to feel comfortable with your doctor, which obviously you don't. I don't have any experience switching during pregnancy, but I did switch oncologists mid-treatment - as in, I went for radiation one day and had a horrible experience, immediately went to a new onc and told him if he didn't accept me as a patient, I wouldn't be doing radiation the next day. If a doctor can switch with one day's notice, I'm sure you can find someone you like who can take you on with almost 20 weeks to go. To be honest, after my experience, I wouldn't really trust any doctor who wasn't willing to accept transfers.

Good luck finding one who treats you like you deserve to be treated!

[snickers]

You should switch for sure. It sounds like just going there would make my blood pressure rise. My baby measures 1 week ahead and no one has said anything about it. He is not taking your concerns into account and he is stressing you out. Good luck