https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:52:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1226075 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:19:44 +0000 Cherrybee 1226075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: We don't have them in the UK unless there's a specific problem - then you are referred to the hospital, where you see whichever Gynecologist is on duty that day until the problem is solved and you are discharged. </p> <p>The GP's practice nurse deals with smear tests etc, any female concerns that might require examination are dealt with by the STD clinic (yes, that's right! If I get thrush I have to go to the clap clinic and sit in the public waiting room...) and pregnancy related issues are dealt with by midwives (unless you are high risk). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1226068 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:13:02 +0000 Mamaof2 1226068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a gp that I go to when I am sick during the week - if its the weekend I go to a minute clinic or something similar. I LOVE my ob/gyn though and would prefer to just go to her. "most" of my issues are women related anyway so she always helps me </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225900 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 03:49:59 +0000 nana87 1225900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to have a gp do everything (back when I was in college), but I realized he sucked at Pap smears after I had my first gyn appointment (at 23)! I didn't know they weren't supposed to hurt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225885 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 02:51:37 +0000 Penny Lane 1225885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've just got a GP. I've never been to on obgyn. here it's typical to just see a GP for everything. even LO goes to the same GP, not a pediatrician. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225825 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 01:11:37 +0000 lolabee 1225825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've actually never had an obgyn, or ob. My gp did everything, even delivery :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225810 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:49:48 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1225810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had just an obgyn for years, then I stopped seeing her after my first m/c. Now I just have an ND who does yearly checkups among other things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225806 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:32:09 +0000 shinymama 1225806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have always had a PCP and an OB/GYN. I saw my OB/GYN for years - even when I thought I was done having babies - because I guess it makes me feel more comfortable knowing that he specializes in lady part related issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225782 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 23:54:11 +0000 deactivated_account 1225782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm such a prude. I don't want a gp looking at my lady parts. I just want a lady parts doctor looking at them!!! Once someone looks down there, I can never look at them the same!!! What's wrong with having two separate doctors? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225764 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 23:37:23 +0000 Boheme 1225764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not at the moment. I'm not really comfortable going back to the OB who delivered my baby... Nothing that happened was her fault, but it was just such scary experience I'd prefer a new start. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225601 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:12:40 +0000 PurplePeony 1225601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I lived in PA, I had a GYN (she didn't do any OB) and then, when she moved away, an OB/GYN. My GP there didn't do Pap smears, which I guess is pretty common in that area. Otherwise, I've always seen my GP for routine stuff and I love the convenience. However, since the MW group I'm going to for prenatal/birth stuff now is totally awesome, I might use them for routine stuff in the future so I have an excuse to go back and visit them :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225594 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:10:34 +0000 NavyRN2012 1225594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I see a family practice doc, and he saw me throughout my pregnancy, I love him! I will be so sad when he PCS's next summer :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225590 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:09:57 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1225590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: hmmm not sure. i will ask her as i'm due for an appt soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225587 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:09:32 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1225587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raintreebee: pm'd! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225575 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:06:22 +0000 PurplePumps 1225575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't for the longest time, until I had trouble TTC and was referred to a ob first, and then the ob will probably refer me to an RE soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225490 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:41:47 +0000 Andrea 1225490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: Interesting! I should combine/look for a new doc since I hate both my current GP and OBGYN. Does your doc also do mammograms for later? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225483 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:39:45 +0000 deerylou 1225483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB moved, and is now teaching university. I'm back to seeing my beloved GP, who is now back from a leave of absense and in remission from breast cancer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225473 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:37:01 +0000 FarmWifeGina 1225473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Even when I'm pregnant I only see a family practitioner MD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225465 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:36:07 +0000 raintreebee 1225465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: could you please pm me her info too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225456 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:33:30 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1225456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: I think most do! My family practitioner does all encompassing medicine - she is my sons "pediatrician" as well as my doctor. </p> <p>I don't have an ob either- just a gp! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225454 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:32:42 +0000 MamaMoose 1225454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have an OBGYN until I got pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225452 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:31:31 +0000 lovehoneybee 1225452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a GP. When I was pregnant I saw a MW/CNP. I got my last pap smear from the CNP. </p> <p>I had a wonderful OBGYN when I lived in Philly. One of my few regrets about leaving the city was that she wouldn't be the one to delivery my babies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225448 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:30:10 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1225448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: she should! i'll pm you... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225446 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:29:18 +0000 mrsjazz 1225446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: That's awesome. In Brooklyn? Accepting new patients? :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225444 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:29:07 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1225444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: me too. i've always had obgyns and no gp. but i found a gp that i love and she does pap smears so i don't think i will ever need an obgyn again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225440 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:27:55 +0000 mrsjazz 1225440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's usually the reverse for me. I always have a GYN but not a gp. Does your gp do pap smears? </p> <p>Right now I don't have either and I need them both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225433 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:25:59 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1225433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: yup she does. she is really great and leans more holistic, which i like! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225392 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:08:07 +0000 prettylizy 1225392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only ever seen an OB for my first pregnancy. I see my GP for everything else including my yearly physical + pap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225388 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:07:11 +0000 .twist. 1225388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never had a obgyn. My gp has always done everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225382 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:05:52 +0000 regberadaisy 1225382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can your GP do annual pap smears? That's the only thing I would worry about! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-not-have-an-obgyn#post-1225375 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:03:56 +0000 LovelyPlum 1225375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beehive: this is me, too. I should probably get a GP, though! </p>