https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 09:40:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-85651 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:13:48 +0000 skibobrown 85651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They assigned me to one within my medical group when I found out I was pregnant. I ended up really liking her, so I stuck with her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-85585 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:11:26 +0000 hotpink 85585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ohapostrophe: I am jealous! It sounds like the best of both worlds. Midwife care in the birth center.. and if that doesn't suit you just head over to the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-85582 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:08:41 +0000 ohapostrophe 85582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hotpink: my midwife practice has an in-office birth center (a suite of rooms adjacent to their exam rooms/office) or you can deliver with them in the hospital (connected by tunnel to their office) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-85581 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:08:37 +0000 hotpink 85581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsMini: Oh, haha, I didn't realize that you worked with the OB's/LDR nurses! At least you'll know who'll be able to provide you with the best care ;) And it's kinda like being surrounded by friends, right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-85566 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:57:33 +0000 MsMini 85566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hotpink: It is convenient, but there is also a "cost" to it. I work with all the OB's/LDR nurses/maternity nurses every day ... so you really have no privacy, and I think it will be weird with your co-workers so involved in your birth! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-85562 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:54:26 +0000 hotpink 85562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have finally set up some meeting so hopefully I will pick my care provider soon! In the next few weeks I am meeting with an OB, a group of Midwives who work in a hospital, and some home birth Midwives. Keeping my option open! Haha :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-85561 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:52:02 +0000 hotpink 85561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ALittleP: I am doing the yelp thing too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-85560 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:51:40 +0000 hotpink 85560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@redboots: Mind if I ask where you are planning to deliver with your Midwives? I am leaning towards a Midwife, and my local options include Midwives in a hospital setting, Midwives at a birth center, or Midwives at home birth. </p> <p>@ohapostrophe: I am also curious where your Midwives practice out of. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-85557 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:47:16 +0000 hotpink 85557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: unmarried OB, haha, that would have never crossed my mind. But it makes sense that someone single/without a family would have more time to devote to their practice! </p> <p>@MsMini: Working in the same hospital you're going to deliver at sounds so convient.</p> <p>@mediagirl: This is my exact problem. I am almost 6 weeks. Too early to start asking friends for who to go to. I think i've been having pretty good success with reading reviews on yelp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-82153 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:04:08 +0000 ALittleP 82153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had JUST moved from SF to Seattle when I got pregnant. I had NO idea who to choose and with no friends in Seattle to ask, I turned to our healthcare insurance provider directory and Yelp. I identified physicians who fit my criteria (female, licensed for xx years, etc.) and then put their name into Yelp to see what kind of reviews pulled up. It turned out really well - I love my new OB and feel a good connection with her.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-82150 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:50:57 +0000 pastemoo 82150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have military health, so I didn't have a choice. I told my PCP I was pregnant and she forwarded me to the NP at the OB clinic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-82141 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:59:33 +0000 yoursilverlining 82141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB is also my GYN. It's an amazing practice, all the nurses and doctors are caring and honest. So, it was an easy decision to stay with them for the OB part. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-82130 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:47:40 +0000 heffalump 82130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My ob is my gynecologist. I've been going there since I was 19. There are 5 women in the group though so I couldn't pick who I got when I went into labor, it's whoever is on call. They make sure you see everyone throughout your pregnancy so they all know you and you know them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-82129 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:44:39 +0000 ohapostrophe 82129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked my OB a few questions about having a natural birth and was surprised that she was not supportive. Then I looked into the c-section rate of the practice (38%) and decided to look elsewhere. Tried a midwife practice and asked the same questions with much better answers. I switched at 27 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-82111 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:10:06 +0000 mediagirl 82111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I looked for an OB who delivered at the hospital where I want to deliver. That was the worst part, you can't tell anyone you're pregnant that early so how do you get references?? Thankfully I later found out everyone I know who lives near us went to these doctors, too. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-82074 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:36:55 +0000 BeachMama 82074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I looked up OBs in my insurance plan online, then looked up reviews for some of them. She had good reviews, along with the office as a whole. We liked her at my initial appointment at 7wks so I've stuck with her. I'm not too picky though...I just wanted to feel comfortable with her and feel that I was in good hands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-82058 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:59:37 +0000 MsMini 82058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work at the hospital, so I got to know the OB's professionally, and just chose the one I was most comfortable with to see me during my pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-82044 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:27:15 +0000 redboots 82044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was easy for us once we met our midwives, I felt like they were my second moms! I am totally grateful to them for really allowing me to experience this great journey. They took really good care of us and guided us through the whole experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-82030 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:15:58 +0000 chopsuey 82030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to my OB before I got pregnant for an annual pap. I guess he was my GYN at the time ;)<br /> I really liked him. He's super educated, gentle, nice, took the time to explain things to me and answered all my questions. I actually just did a google search and found him. Totally hit the jackpot since his office is 5 minutes from my house.<br /> So when I got pregnant, it was just natural for me to go to him. I also liked that he was not married because that meant he'd be more available, wouldn't be on vacation when I went into labor, etc. He owns his own practice and is the only OB on staff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/obmidwife#post-82004 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:37:33 +0000 hotpink 82004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How did you pick your obstetrician or midwife to be your care provide through pregnancy and birth? </p>