Becoming a mommy is stressful enough. Not having an OBGYN can make it
more stressful. It's important to find a physician you can trust.
Having a baby can be the most exciting and most nerve wracking time in a
woman’s life. While you may be excited to be adding a bundle of joy to
your family if you don’t have a good doctor you could feel like you are
taking this trip into motherhood alone. Even if this isn’t your first
trip to the delivery room, you will want to have someone helping you
make the health decisions that are necessary in order to have the
healthiest baby possible. For this reason, you will want to get the best
OBGYN that you can afford.
If you already have a gynecologist, you are probably in luck. 90% of all
gynecologists also perform the services of an obstetrician. Please
understand that some do not, because the malpractice insurance to be an
obstetrician is very expensive and some doctors simply cannot afford it.
If your doctor does handle birth cases, by all means keep your regular
gynecologist. This is probably a person you have come to know and trust
to help you make the right health decisions over the years. This
doctor's services can make becoming a mother far less stressful.
However, if you are like many women, you do not have a regular
gynecologist that you see yearly. If that is the case, finding an OBGYN
early in your pregnancy is the key. Start your search by asking all the
mommies in your life who they go to. Most likely there will be at least
one whose doctor is taking new patients. Don’t be afraid to have a list
of requirements ready to ask about during your initial consultation.
Most obstetricians will have you come in for an informal visit to get
all your information and to confirm the pregnancy before accepting you
as a full patient. This is your opportunity to find out where they stand
on certain issues that might be important to you. There are some
physicians that do not give out birth control after the baby is born
because of their belief system, while others do. If this is a must, then
you really need to know up front.
When you make your appointment with your OBGYN make certain that you
have all your insurance information ready and available while you are on
the phone. The receptionist might ask for some of the information to
confirm your coverage prior to your first appointment, so there are no
delays. If you don’t have insurance, the receptionist will let you know
how much you need to bring with you for your first appointment and then
you will need to speak to a billing specialist in their office to work
out a payment plan.
Don’t be afraid to ask around or search around for an OBGYN prior to
getting pregnant either. Being comfortable with your physician can make
the whole process more enjoyable when you do become pregnant.
more stressful. It's important to find a physician you can trust.
Having a baby can be the most exciting and most nerve wracking time in a
woman’s life. While you may be excited to be adding a bundle of joy to
your family if you don’t have a good doctor you could feel like you are
taking this trip into motherhood alone. Even if this isn’t your first
trip to the delivery room, you will want to have someone helping you
make the health decisions that are necessary in order to have the
healthiest baby possible. For this reason, you will want to get the best
OBGYN that you can afford.
If you already have a gynecologist, you are probably in luck. 90% of all
gynecologists also perform the services of an obstetrician. Please
understand that some do not, because the malpractice insurance to be an
obstetrician is very expensive and some doctors simply cannot afford it.
If your doctor does handle birth cases, by all means keep your regular
gynecologist. This is probably a person you have come to know and trust
to help you make the right health decisions over the years. This
doctor's services can make becoming a mother far less stressful.
However, if you are like many women, you do not have a regular
gynecologist that you see yearly. If that is the case, finding an OBGYN
early in your pregnancy is the key. Start your search by asking all the
mommies in your life who they go to. Most likely there will be at least
one whose doctor is taking new patients. Don’t be afraid to have a list
of requirements ready to ask about during your initial consultation.
Most obstetricians will have you come in for an informal visit to get
all your information and to confirm the pregnancy before accepting you
as a full patient. This is your opportunity to find out where they stand
on certain issues that might be important to you. There are some
physicians that do not give out birth control after the baby is born
because of their belief system, while others do. If this is a must, then
you really need to know up front.
When you make your appointment with your OBGYN make certain that you
have all your insurance information ready and available while you are on
the phone. The receptionist might ask for some of the information to
confirm your coverage prior to your first appointment, so there are no
delays. If you don’t have insurance, the receptionist will let you know
how much you need to bring with you for your first appointment and then
you will need to speak to a billing specialist in their office to work
out a payment plan.
Don’t be afraid to ask around or search around for an OBGYN prior to
getting pregnant either. Being comfortable with your physician can make
the whole process more enjoyable when you do become pregnant.
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