Hellobee Boards Topic: How long do you have to wait at OB visits?

Hellobee Boards Topic: How long do you have to wait at OB visits? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:07:47 +0000 caterw on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2553051 Fri, 20 May 2016 08:39:59 +0000 caterw 2553051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I recently waited 2 hours combined- 30 minutes for the ultrasound tech and 1.5 hours for the OB/GYN... with my 2 year old. Her dad took the wrong morning off of work and I unexpectedly had to bring her. Luckily she was an angel since they had a huge basket of books she's never read but I was really mad. I usually wait 30 minutes or so. I miss my old OB/GYN, but we moved too far to use her this time. We can't switch because this is the only practice where you deliver at the "good" hospital (our city has one huge hospital affiliated with the local university that has lots of med students/ nursing students rotating through where you share rooms or there is a really nice private hospital with private rooms). Mrs. Bee on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2553019 Fri, 20 May 2016 08:03:51 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2553019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ mine was usually pretty fast. within 15 minutes. and she was the head of the ob dept at my hospital! Modern Daisy on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2553010 Fri, 20 May 2016 07:57:21 +0000 Modern Daisy 2553010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Oh man with my first baby I regularly waited an hour + to finally get called back, then another 30 minutes in the room. My current practice is so much better, it's never more than 10-15 minutes past my appointment time that I'm in the room with the Doctor. FannyMae on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552919 Fri, 20 May 2016 00:38:28 +0000 FannyMae 2552919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I hardly ever had to wait more than 10-15 minutes. If there was an emergency and he was in theater they had called me to let me know there was a delay, or if he needed to re-schedule they would also call me in advance. The only time I had to wait on him was when I was waiting to be induced and he was running late due to doing IVF transfers that morning and the anaesthetist was late. Bernieboo on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552886 Thu, 19 May 2016 22:24:57 +0000 Bernieboo 2552886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I see a midwife for my regular appointments, but then we see the high risk doc a few times too.... I have asthma and endo, so I'm not technically high risk and will probably only see him a total of 3 times for the whole pregnancy. His office is bad... Last time, we were the first appt of the day and we waited an hour. I complained to the nurse but she couldn't really do anything. As for the midwives, I've never had to wait long, maybe 20 minutes max! I think I waited 20 mins the day I had to be squeezed in bc I had a sinus infection. I honestly couldn't handle waiting that long for appointments. I work 45-55 hours a week and DH works 40-50. We also live and work a good 30 minute drive from the office/hospital. I usually have to squeeze my appt into the very beginning or end of my day. LemonJack on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552868 Thu, 19 May 2016 21:38:53 +0000 LemonJack 2552868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ The practice we go to is really good about staying on time, no matter what time of day it is. I'm usually called back within five minutes and have to wait maybe another 5 minutes to see the doctor. Sometimes it's a little longer, but not usually. I really appreciate that about them! I would be super cranky if I had to wait as long as some of you do. birdofafeather on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552762 Thu, 19 May 2016 19:47:17 +0000 birdofafeather 2552762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ First practice, 5-10 minutes. Second was regularly 30 minutes-1.5 hours. I'm moving but I wouldn't use the second practice again. catomd00 on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552738 Thu, 19 May 2016 19:34:22 +0000 catomd00 2552738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 5 minutes until I started seeing the high risk doc and the first time I waited 45 mins, the second was 30. Totaly worth the wait though! brownepiano on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552676 Thu, 19 May 2016 18:47:09 +0000 brownepiano 2552676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Usually about 20 min. 5-10 in the waiting room and 10-15 after the nurse is done with me. I talk to the doctor for about 5 min. This is why I hate how frequently they want me to go in. And they are pretty inconsistent so even though I have another doctor to see in the same building, I can't schedule appointments on the same day. petitenoisette on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552670 Thu, 19 May 2016 18:38:24 +0000 petitenoisette 2552670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Finfan: hahaha :grin: ChiCalGoBee on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552643 Thu, 19 May 2016 18:07:58 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2552643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ This is probably one of the only negatives about my OB. A "shorter" time to wait is 20 minutes, and it's been up to 45 or an hour (but that's rare). He's almost always running behind, BUT, the reason he's running behind (and he knows this and admits it) is that he spends ample time with each patient, and always makes us feel like we are listened to, cared for, and considered deeply. Morning appointments are typically a shorter wait time, but I just tell myself it will likely take longer than I think and plan for it. His time and attention are worth it, so I put up with it! Finfan on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552641 Thu, 19 May 2016 18:00:26 +0000 Finfan 2552641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ It always felt like FOREVER until they stopped playing Fox News in the waiting room and then it was like 5-10 minutes so not bad! JennyLayneAZ on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552616 Thu, 19 May 2016 17:27:18 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2552616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ At my new dr, 5 or 10 minutes at most from the time I sign in. (One visit took longer but that was the exception, not the rule). At my last ob, it was no less than an hour. I'll be sticking with my current dr!! jaguar on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552615 Thu, 19 May 2016 17:27:06 +0000 jaguar 2552615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My old OB was always an hour, minimum. The new one, probably 20 minutes? BUT he is awesome & restricts his hospital patients to the one literally opposite his office rooms, so he's never too far away & the team are great at ringing and rescheduling if he's called to an emergency! Torchwood on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552606 Thu, 19 May 2016 17:00:48 +0000 Torchwood 2552606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Every time I went to an OB (MFM or regular, across multiple practices in multiple states) it was at least a 45 minute wait. The midwives are sometimes waiting on me (if I have paperwork to fill out). Guess which I prefer. 😄 BananaPancakes on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552438 Thu, 19 May 2016 14:49:08 +0000 BananaPancakes 2552438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I used to wait 1-3 hours for my previous OBGYN. I still typically wait 45 minutes to 1 hour for my current. And was was written in as being able to see anyone available at both places. There just aren't enough OBGYN's for my area and they all overbook. I don't know anyone who doesn't have a long wait time for their doctor around here. In fact, I regularly have to wait at least 30 minutes at every single one of my doctors and specialist's offices. Only my kid has decent wait times. I figured that's just how it was everywhere. Canoli on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552437 Thu, 19 May 2016 14:48:26 +0000 Canoli 2552437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My OB always double and sometimes triple booked appt so it always took forever, however I didn't mind because I really like him and I work at the hospital where his office is so I could just walk over during working hours and sometimes still get work done while waiting. When my husband came with me though he would get so annoyed and lose patience with how long it took. pastemoo on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552430 Thu, 19 May 2016 14:43:33 +0000 pastemoo 2552430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @winniebee: Between 30 seconds and 1 hour. :o It depends on if there is a birth that day. Tuesdays and Fridays are generally the bad days. But I rarely wait in the exam room more than 5 min, usually all/most of the waiting is in the waiting room. Usually they also say they are running behind. I always bring something to do. psw27 on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552412 Thu, 19 May 2016 14:16:59 +0000 psw27 2552412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I used to always try for the first appointment of the day, but I found that they were somehow running late. My ob had 3 kids so that could be to blame, which I get it... but it was annoying. I would typically get called back on time, but then be sitting in the dang room staring at the walls for like 20-30 minutes. alphagam84 on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552401 Thu, 19 May 2016 14:11:48 +0000 alphagam84 2552401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ That's atrocious. I would never wait 45 mins 3X in a row to see a dr. It sounds like the office is way overbooking her. The first OB group I went to was undergoing renovations so they only had half the rooms available but they didn't seem to book less appointments and we started having long wait times. That helped us decide to choose another practice, along with other things we didn't like. The new one I chose was always on time, maybe a 5 minute wait time to get called back and maybe 5 mins to see the dr once in a room. I wait over an hour one time but that's because I showed up without an appointment over what I thought was an emergency and they squeezed me in. they even have a sign in the lobby saying to see a receptionist if you've been waiting more than 15 minutes for your appointment. I'd switch if they can't remedy! agold on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552390 Thu, 19 May 2016 14:03:49 +0000 agold 2552390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I wait close to 1 hour. And I see my OB for less than 5 minutes. :shocked: MrsKoala on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552387 Thu, 19 May 2016 14:01:51 +0000 MrsKoala 2552387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 5-10 minutes? I always opt for the first midwife appointment of the day so that I don't really have to wait. JenGirl on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552385 Thu, 19 May 2016 13:59:59 +0000 JenGirl 2552385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Usually not long. At most 10 minutes in the waiting room and 5-15 minutes in the exam room. I highly recommend calling ahead and asking if the doc is running on time. I did this most of the time and the nurses were great about telling me if I should come a little late. kodybear on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552368 Thu, 19 May 2016 13:52:03 +0000 kodybear 2552368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ About 5 min if it was an early appointment. About 30+ min for afternoon appointments!! KT326 on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552351 Thu, 19 May 2016 13:35:47 +0000 KT326 2552351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Not more than 10-15 minutes. If the OB was running extremely behind (1hr+), usually due to an emergency, I would get a phone call and they would reschedule me. I think that only happened twice. kes18 on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552337 Thu, 19 May 2016 13:27:39 +0000 kes18 2552337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Usually not more than 15min but one of my first ones they had a delay (surprise delivery) and so I waited about 45 min. My last pregnancy was similar wait except once had the same experience and it was about an hour wait (they informed me and I could have seen someone else but I just waited). petitenoisette on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552333 Thu, 19 May 2016 13:24:15 +0000 petitenoisette 2552333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm a teacher so I can't go to appointments early in the day without taking off a full or half day but I could make appointments later in the day without taking any time off, so that's what I did. Which also meant I spent a lot of time waiting. They were usually pretty timely calling me back but then I never knew how long it'd be from then. If they were running behind I wish they'd have me wait in the waiting room longer because I had a tendency to worry they'd forgotten about me in the exam room! It's frustrating bc I didn't love the office or any of the providers I saw, it isn't super well located for me BUT they signed off on the max FMLA I could be paid for so I will stay with them for baby #2 based on that fact only. lamariniere on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552328 Thu, 19 May 2016 13:22:04 +0000 lamariniere 2552328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ In NYC, anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. Here, never more than 5 minutes, usually he is waiting for me (and I'm never late!). skipra on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552324 Thu, 19 May 2016 13:20:43 +0000 skipra 2552324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My last appointment was at 9:30 and I didn't get out of there until almost 12:30. I had the anatomy scan but still was waiting for well over an hour before my scan and then 20 minutes to see the MFM doctor and another 15-20 minutes before my appointment (which lasted about 5 minutes). It was really frustrating but I was told that it was only because MFM was in the office that day and usually it is not as bad. I hope it doesn't continue because I don't have time to deal with that! PawPrints on "How long do you have to wait at OB visits?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-at-ob-visits#post-2552322 Thu, 19 May 2016 13:19:24 +0000 PawPrints 2552322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My midwifery practice would always call me in 2-3 minutes.