https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 04:18:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2789604 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:42:43 +0000 Boogs 2789604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My new primary can be a one stop shop, but I like my OB so might still see her for paps. They are in the same building so it isn’t a big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788876 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 13:55:28 +0000 oldsoulmama 2788876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I see a PCP and an OBGYN and I prefer it that way. I’m in good health but I prefer having an internist do my general physicals and standard blood test panel since 1) they conduct them more often than an OBGYN, 2) their training is more focused on that, 3) if my general health took a nosedive for whatever reason, I like that my internist has been monitoring me and knows my history. Same thing the other way around, I don’t want an internist doing my GYN checkup for the same reasons. If my OBGYN did a general physical on me and found something abnormal, they’d probably be referring me to an internist anyway, so why not go to the internist to begin with? Plus if the OBGYN were to find something really specific, such as a nephrology issue, I doubt they’d have as good a network of nephrologists they can refer you to, and I think in general, the internist is better trained to provide you guidance on how to manage your overall care. </p> <p>So basically I see both *just in case* something bad were to happen, I'd feel more prepared having the right doctor manage my care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788432 Sat, 25 Nov 2017 19:52:24 +0000 Meowkers 2788432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't had a primary care doc since I was a kid. I see my OB/GYN for my yearly pelvic exam </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788328 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:10:50 +0000 travellingbee 2788328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like having an actual gynecologist so I have both. I generally like having specialists. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788313 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:15:45 +0000 Shantuck 2788313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before having kids, I used to only see an internist who did annual paps, prescribed birth control, etc. Once I’m done with this pregnancy, I’ll go back to her exclusively. She also monitors my cholesterol, breast health, etc. so I prefer a one stop shop like others have described. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788302 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 08:09:38 +0000 cake2017 2788302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just my OB! I haven’t seen my Primary in years! I go to Urgent care for quick visits! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788299 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 06:35:40 +0000 Mamaof2 2788299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just my OB/GYN - love her!!!</p> <p>I only go to my Primary Doc if I'm sick </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788232 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:24:39 +0000 cascademom 2788232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both. I saw an OB/GYN long before having kids like since I was 14 or 15 years old. I have to see my OB in order to get my birth control every year. It's also a good health practice too. I still occasionally see my PCP for a physical. At our office, we have a premium reducing program where you go in for a blood test to check cholesterol, etc. I did that this year instead of my physical. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788228 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 12:32:45 +0000 littlejoy 2788228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our family doc offers well-woman care, so I will likely see her from this point on. My midwives are awesome, but only accept 1 insurance company. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788202 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 10:03:14 +0000 Truth Bombs 2788202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll just see my PCP for my pap going forward. I don't have time for extra appointments that can be combined into one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788175 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 02:50:43 +0000 gingerbebe 2788175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have both. But I adore both my OB and my primary and they work in the same building so it's a non-issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788157 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 22:28:28 +0000 hellobeeboston 2788157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nah, after having my last child I’m just seeing my primary care for annual care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788150 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 21:14:27 +0000 nana87 2788150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both. I’ve had paps done by primary drs before and in my experience they are more uncomfortable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788143 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:23:55 +0000 MsMini 2788143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have my pelvic/pap done by my regular family doctor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788136 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 18:58:13 +0000 yoursilverlining 2788136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I still see my gynecologist for annual pelvic exams and stuff (and saw her for like 10 years prior to having kids) and my regular primary care doctor for the other part of my annual exam. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788125 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 17:35:51 +0000 Alba4 2788125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788120 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 17:26:20 +0000 Mommy Finger 2788120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: Same!!!!! It's literally been over 10 years since I've had an actual physical. Figured I should probably do that. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788112 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:53:49 +0000 kiddosc 2788112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lol, I'm exactly the opposite. I still see my GYN for an annual pelvic exam and can't remember the last time I had a regular physical. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-youre-done-having-kids-1#post-2788110 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:48:57 +0000 Mommy Finger 2788110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you still see an OBGYN for all of your lady stuff (I'm so grown up :) ) or do you just see your primary doctor for your annual physical? I need new doctors anyways so I'm trying to figure out if I can just find an internal medicine doc that will also do my annual pelvic exam or if I should also look for a gynecologist too. </p>