https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 07:15:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/changing-obs-in-the-2nd-trimester#post-2170492 Thu, 07 May 2015 11:27:36 +0000 snowjewelz 2170492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would! The only time I wouldn't is if there are medical history/issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/changing-obs-in-the-2nd-trimester#post-2170489 Thu, 07 May 2015 11:23:57 +0000 Alba4 2170489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do it. </p> <p>If you feel unsure about your current doctor/midwife, then make the switch.</p> <p>For my first pregnancy, I switched practices @ 22 weeks. I left a OBGYN mega practice with 13 doctors to a small, loving OBGYN/midwife practice. I did more research and wanted to deliver at a specific hospital. Plus I didn't feel like I "clicked" with my original OBGYN (she asked me if I had any questions and before I even opened my mouth she started walking out the door.)</p> <p>Go with your gut. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/changing-obs-in-the-2nd-trimester#post-2169803 Thu, 07 May 2015 03:13:28 +0000 tiramisu 2169803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I switched at about 24 weeks and it was fine. I was stressed about it at the time, but in hindsight it wasn't a big deal. I had a bit of trouble getting my medical records transferred between OBs though. I think if you have a low risk pregnancy it should be ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/changing-obs-in-the-2nd-trimester#post-2169782 Thu, 07 May 2015 00:43:25 +0000 Nutella 2169782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I changed my OB at 29 weeks as I was not comfortable and it was the best decision! I was hesitant to change/rock the boat as it was so far along, but really that didn't make a difference in terms of the peace of mind it brought. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/changing-obs-in-the-2nd-trimester#post-2169764 Wed, 06 May 2015 23:05:12 +0000 autumnlove 2169764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got married a few months into my first pregnancy and I wanted to switch to DH's insurance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/changing-obs-in-the-2nd-trimester#post-2169761 Wed, 06 May 2015 22:54:59 +0000 birdofafeather 2169761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i would if i wasn't that into my doctor/hospital. i haven't even met my OB yet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/changing-obs-in-the-2nd-trimester#post-2169714 Wed, 06 May 2015 21:25:40 +0000 magnolia 2169714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did it! At 28 weeks. Mostly for your reason A. And my original doctor was closing their office closest to my house and no way was I traveling 1.5 on the subway every week in the 3rd trimester. i say go for it. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/changing-obs-in-the-2nd-trimester#post-2169693 Wed, 06 May 2015 21:07:50 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2169693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: I keep telling myself that but I feel sort of guilty for some reason! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/changing-obs-in-the-2nd-trimester#post-2169692 Wed, 06 May 2015 21:07:48 +0000 SweetiePie 2169692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did and so glad I did! I did it at 20-ish weeks right before I was supposed to have my anatomy scan. The old practice made it difficult for me (took forever to send my records) but the new one was ultra accommodating.<br /> I just had a few bad experiences with the old practice. Too many details to type out but I didn't feel comfortable with them delivering me. And it was pretty far away.<br /> I went to a much smaller practice that was only a couple of blocks from me and delivered at a hospital a couple of blocks from me. I walked to and from the doc and the hospital.<br /> It's not that big of a deal to switch and it'll be worth it in the end if you're unhappy at the current place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/changing-obs-in-the-2nd-trimester#post-2169659 Wed, 06 May 2015 20:38:10 +0000 Mae 2169659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I switched from an OB to a midwife practice at 30 weeks. It was no big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/changing-obs-in-the-2nd-trimester#post-2169602 Wed, 06 May 2015 19:49:32 +0000 Lilbear 2169602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did! my original OB had a practice where she was the only doctor, and even though I loved her, I hated her support staff and she would only deliver at a not-so-great hospital. I realized that there was a good chance that she may not be on call when I'm in labor, so why stay with her if she was the only part of her practice that I liked? I switched to a practice that has 4 female OBs and a midwife, and you see everyone throughout your pregnancy, so you will definitely know the doctor that delivers your baby, as one of them is always on call. Their hospital is also recently renovated and totally amazing in comparison to my original OB's hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/changing-obs-in-the-2nd-trimester#post-2169593 Wed, 06 May 2015 19:41:19 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2169593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Would you?</p> <p>Did you?</p> <p>I'm considering this a) so I can deliver at the hospital my other doctor is at which is a better hospital, b) because although I think she's ok I don't love their office- I just started going there when I was on an HMO, and c) because I was less than thrilled with the doctor that delivered me last time (although I realize this can happen in any practice, so this is last on my list.) </p>