https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 31 May 2026 21:50:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn/page/2#post-719092 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:49:21 +0000 cascademom 719092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first OB was male. He was fantastic. When I switched to OBs in Chicago, I picked the first one. He was awful. Just hated him. I switched practices when I got married to a woman doctor I adore. During my labor, I had one of the male doctors of the practice get through until almost delivery. The attending female doctor delivered my LO, so I had a mix of it during labor &amp; delivery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn/page/2#post-719057 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:42:27 +0000 mauri 719057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a male Obgyn now, and I vastly prefer him to the 2 females I've had in the past. He's much more sensitive and understanding, and has a great sense of humor! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn/page/2#post-718837 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:27:14 +0000 Anagram 718837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Generally, I prefer women. I had a bad experience with a male gyno in college and had women ever since....until right now, where the most "recommended" practice here is mostly men with 1 woman. I like the woman, and like 2 of the men....the last male doctor I saw was a straight up nightmare. I'm considering switching practices just because of him.</p> <p>So yeah....female all the way for me here (for ob/gyn stuff). I also have GERD and have been to numerous specialists related to that, and all have been male and have been great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn/page/2#post-718835 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:27:06 +0000 kjpugs 718835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer female but don't mine male doctors. There are a few in my practice so I may have one deliver my baby. My old OBGYN in Indy was a guy and I really liked him. Somehow I like male docs better if they're old? HAHA. They seem seasoned. For a GP though or anyone not going into my ladyparts I don't mind, I think just with OB stuff women doctors are able to understand everything just the TINIEST bit more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn/page/2#post-718827 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:24:24 +0000 Pepper 718827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB is male, as are most of the doctors in the practice. Chances are, it will be a man who delivers LO this July. I have no problem with seeing a man for OB/Gyn relates issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn/page/2#post-718809 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:18:41 +0000 chopsuey 718809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My ob is male. I love him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn/page/2#post-718808 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:18:25 +0000 sunny 718808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer a female obgyn (especially for asking questions) but if I had to see a specialist and the best option was male, I wouldn't be opposed to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn/page/2#post-718807 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:18:07 +0000 looch 718807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been in the care of two male OBGYNs and they were nothing short of fantastic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718728 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:37:27 +0000 Dandelion 718728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There were male Doctors in the practice I went to with DS, and one delivered him. As far as delivery, doctors are only there for pushing the baby out for the most part, so that part doesn't bother me. But, I really prefer to see women in regular check ups. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718725 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:35:32 +0000 MrsTiz 718725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My whole office is women, but I wouldn't be opposed to a male doctor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718724 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:34:46 +0000 mediagirl 718724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a practice with mostly men, some women. I actually enjoyed the presence of the male doctors more than the women. I loved the doctor that delivered M and will go to him for my annual exams from here on out. I was always uncomfortable with male obgyn's until I had her. Now it's not a thing for me anymore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718721 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:32:02 +0000 heffalump 718721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I go to an all women practice because I just don't feel comfortable with a man. I used to work at an OB that had male doctors and they were very nice..... but I don't want them near my who-ha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718716 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:28:23 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 718716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer female doctors and have had three since college, where I was seen by whoever was on duty. One of my HS classmates joined his father's practice and they have a stellar reputation especially with infertility. His dad is Celine Dion's physician. If we have fertility issues I would switch to him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718711 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:19:35 +0000 matador84 718711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes mine is fantastic. I nearly ruptured my cervix during delivery and he helped me avoid an emergency c section. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718710 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:17:36 +0000 avivoca 718710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had both. The first one was nice, the second one was awful. He lost me as a patient when he asked me if I was sure I didn't need an STD test (this is after I told him I was in a monogamous, stable, married relationship). Now I see a midwife and I love her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718702 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:02:10 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 718702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had both and I've had better experiences with male obs than female ones. I LOVE my current ob! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718700 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:59:00 +0000 GrapeCrush 718700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a male OB/GYN and he's great!! I feel comfortable with him and he takes great care </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718696 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:49:52 +0000 lavender 718696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB was male, but I saw the NP for most check ups and loved her, another male OB delivered LO </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718692 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:40:48 +0000 photojane 718692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before having S, I would've said no way. The first male doctor I ever saw for anything was one of the OB's in my practice - the only male. He was seriously amazing. He wasn't my doctor &amp; didn't deliver Sadie, but I saw him quite a few times over the course of my pregnancy &amp; I loved him. I'd go back to him again &amp; again. It made me much more comfortable with male OB/GYN care. Yesterday a man put in my Mirena &amp; I didn't even flinch! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718682 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:07:38 +0000 dagret 718682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have always had male ob/gyms for my annual care and haven't had a problem. I love the male ob gyn I have now. He's very easygoing and funny and always takes the time to talk even if he's running behind. </p> <p>I've had both male and female practitioners that I didn't care for. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718669 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:48:27 +0000 LovelyPlum 718669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My new OB is male, and he is amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718656 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:02:19 +0000 Sweet T 718656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer having a female OB just because I'm more comfortable with a woman. The one female OB I've seen wasn't my favorite doctor. She was older and just rude in general. The OB that ended up leading my csection was male and he did my 6 week PP visit. He was great but I was so embarrassed because he was so handsome. haha :) I've also had two ER visits where I needed a PAP smear and the doctors were male. Both times were so painful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718649 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:50:32 +0000 immabeetoo 718649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been seen by one and it was a very negative experience where he wanted to do something more invasive that wasn't protocol but I realize that is one instance only. I am prejudiced because they tend to have larger hands though!! I lucked out with my OB who I loved and now that we've moved I'd definitely prefer a female who has given birth herself (and has petite hands lol). I had my postpartum visits with a really young doctor who hasn't had kids and some of her comments and answers to my questions were so awkward. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718641 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:46:51 +0000 3littlebees 718641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had bad experiences with female doctors in the past (mostly due to horrible bedside manners) that I actually prefer male doctors. A male obgyn delivered my 2 kids and I absolutely loved him! He made the labor and delivery process relaxed and as fun as it could be. Unfortunately, we moved so I couldn't go to him for our current pregnancy, but I chose a male this time around also. I find him to have a very gentle approach which I appreciate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718640 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:42:52 +0000 Smurfette 718640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I choose an all female office on purpose. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718639 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:40:54 +0000 MrsF 718639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I chose to have a female OB-GYN. I'm just more comfortable getting my care from a woman. I ended up with a male doc for my delivery, though. I was beyond caring at that point - and DH and I both liked him a lot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718638 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:37:49 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 718638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a male OB/GYN and I'm glad! Love that guy. Was skeptical at first but after I met him, we just clicked. Wish I didn't have to stop seeing him after my postpartum visit but his office is a bit of a drive from new house :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718634 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:13:48 +0000 autumnlove 718634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a male OB and he is awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718631 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:09:27 +0000 iheartleopardprint 718631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not one bit! The ob who delivered DS was male, and in the high pressure situation of a ventouse failing 4 times, a distressed baby and an episiotomy med free the last thing I was thinking of was the gender of my doctor. He did a great job, and I would not have been any more comfortable if it had of been a female. A make ob also assisted in my delivery of DD, but as the labour has some challenged the head of department had to intervene. But he was great as well and offered a lot more emotional support than some of the midwives I had. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-comfortable-with-a-male-obgyn#post-718627 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:57:51 +0000 teamjse 718627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really wanted a woman OB, but was limited to choices based on my insurance group and my pick of hospital. I told Dh I really wanted a woman OB, but somehow I ended up with a male OB and it was completely fine. I thought I would be really uncomfortable but I wasn't. Shocking, he was really laid back and made me feel really comfortable. He came to visit me in the hospital in a Hawaiian shirt. Lol. Overall, I'll go back to him for any future pregnancy. </p>