MW or OBGYN

[Holldoll]

Just wanted to fins out which you ladies prefer. I'm leaning towards the MW, but I have an appointment with the OBGYN on Monday and the MW won't see me until I'm 10 weeks, which kinda bugs me. I have to go take a class before I see her as well which is probably what they substitute as the first visit. Get all the basic questions done with everyone at one time.

 

[Samantha675]

I am going the MW route. I just like the level of care I will get from her as apposed to a OB.

 

[bek74]

I went to a Private Obstetrician with all 3 of my boys and wouldn't go any other way. Because I went private , I got the service I wanted and deserved.
My gyno ( ob) is wonderful I have known him over 11yrs and he has really been fantastic. Any concerns with any of my pregnancies were answered, if I was concerned about "Anything" he saw me "Straight away".

What upsets me, is he no longer does Obstetrics, only straight Gyno work. So I am hopeing if I manage to fall pregnant again he will be able to recommend someone for me.

 

[Holldoll]

Do you mean "private" because in Australia the others are run by the govt? Here in CA they are all private. I think I have decided I will see the OBGYN on Monday and talk to him about it. His wife is a midwife so I know that he has an open mind about them. And then on Wednesday I go to the class at the midwife's office, so I'll see who I get more warm fuzzies from.

 

[marley2580]

You don't really get a choice here - it's the midwives all the way

 

[JessRbt]

Really I like the ob route. Especially since my first was delivered via c-section. I went through 23 hours of pitocin and got my section. With this one I don't want to chance that I won't know the doc that may deliver my baby

 

[Holldoll]

Jess is your OB the one that delivers the baby for sure? That's kinda what I'm worried about.

 

[bek74]

Do you mean "private" because in Australia the others are run by the govt? Here in CA they are all private. I think I have decided I will see the OBGYN on Monday and talk to him about it. His wife is a midwife so I know that he has an open mind about them. And then on Wednesday I go to the class at the midwife's office, so I'll see who I get more warm fuzzies from.

Yes. If you go with a MW here it is through the public system, and you get a different DR and students with each visit, I didn't want that.
My gyno was wonderful, all the best

 

[VanWest]

Jess is your OB the one that delivers the baby for sure? That's kinda what I'm worried about.

I think I know what your worried about. With my OB they are a husband/wife OBGYN's and a midwife, so during your pregnancy you have to see all 3 a few times because you have no idea who you will get when you go into labor

 

[Holldoll]

At least you get to meet them first! When my mom had my sister it was a dr. she'd never met and she when he pulled her out he exclaimed, "She's a monster." My mom burst into tears, but I guess he meant she was huge. I better know who I have to deal with during it!

 

[VanWest]

I'm worried about my OB's wife. I heard she can be a bitch and Im a VERY emotional person lol

 

[Mango]

My OB/GYN works along with a midwife so I see both throughout the process. Usually when I call or inquire about something it is the MW that I end up speaking to as the doctor is busy but all of my appointments are conducted by the OB/GYN. I feel safer as she will also be the person who delivers my lil one.

I think at the end of the day all that matters is that you feel comfortable with the person and feel as though you are getting great service/information whether it be a MW of OB/GYN