Is it normal to do more than 1 first prenatal visit to compare docs?

[Anonymous]

I can't decide I have 6 to consider but can't see all 6 obviously but what about more than 1 to compare? I have reservations about all 6 practices, not 1 stands out so idk what to do. Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

No. Just pick one. You can always switch.

[Anonymous]

No, not normal.

[Anonymous]

Not not normal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't decide I have 6 to consider but can't see all 6 obviously but what about more than 1 to compare? I have reservations about all 6 practices, not 1 stands out so idk what to do. Thoughts?

Sheesh? Are you that high maintenance? Just pick a practice and be done. As PP said, you can switch later.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't decide I have 6 to consider but can't see all 6 obviously but what about more than 1 to compare? I have reservations about all 6 practices, not 1 stands out so idk what to do. Thoughts?

It should be normal but it isn't. I wish OBs offered information sessions the way Peds offices do. Unfortunately, you'll have to narrow down through online reviews, people you know who have had personal experience, and asking questions re: your birth preferences at your appointments. You can always switch if you find it isn't the right fit and it's easy to do, but it is nice to find the right place from the beginning.

[Anonymous]

How easy is it to switch though? Everyone fills up so fast

[Anonymous]

No, very high maintenance and you must have a lot of free time!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How easy is it to switch though? Everyone fills up so fast

Solo practitioners fill up quickly but there are very few of those. Larger practices don't really "fill up." I switched twice last pregnancy (14 weeks & 27 weeks) before I found the right place.

[Anonymous]

I did two prenatal visits. I really didn't like the first ob that I saw. So I switched to a midwife practice group.

Also, My baby was breech and I got a second opinion regarding a recommended procedure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How easy is it to switch though? Everyone fills up so fast

What are you talking about?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How easy is it to switch though? Everyone fills up so fast

Solo practitioners fill up quickly but there are very few of those. Larger practices don't really "fill up." I switched twice last pregnancy (14 weeks & 27 weeks) before I found the right place.

Mind sharing the yes and no's?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. Just pick one. You can always switch.

How! I am full of anxiety about this

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How easy is it to switch though? Everyone fills up so fast

Solo practitioners fill up quickly but there are very few of those. Larger practices don't really "fill up." I switched twice last pregnancy (14 weeks & 27 weeks) before I found the right place.

Mind sharing the yes and no's?

I assume you're asking for the yes/no list of practices I considered? It won't help you. It's a totally individual choice and what works varies greatly depending on what the individual is looking for from the prenatal to the birthing experience. It also depends on where you live, work and at what hospital you want to deliver. The list of practices I considered will do nothing for you unless you are more specific in what you're looking for/where you are. I think you need to figure out what you want and ask more specific questions on a random Internet forum to narrow down your choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. Just pick one. You can always switch.

How! I am full of anxiety about this

Why? Do you have a special medical issue or a high-risk pregnancy? If you anticipate that your pregnancy will be fairly textbook, you just need to find someone whose ideals match yours (will the provider support an unmedicated birth if you want it, what is the policy on induction, etc.)

I swear it isn't that hard.