Anonymous wrote:
Why I like them and why I have
1. Current GYN (also OB), seems to be low intervention and solo practice tons of reviews mixed - Fairfax hospital close to my job,
4. Group of 6 docs close to my job mixed reviews deliver Fairfax (cwc)
5. Two docs - same group as doctor #2 for on call, but has lower c sections, seem to deliver more
6. 3 docs well rated but further away VHC hospitcal

Anonymous wrote:I have narrowed it down to two: I don't really have a hospital preference they all seem good.

1. Current GYN (also OB), seems to be low intervention and solo practice lots of experience misses a couple delivers a year delivers at Fair Oaks. - sometimes annoyed when I ask too many questions on the phone, but always calls with lab results. Is a bit further away but not bad. Delivers at Fair Oaks.

5. Two docs - same group as doctor #2 for on call, but has lower c sections, seem to deliver more Deliver at Fairfax

Ruling these out:

2. Doctor #2 - solo but may end up doing on call for delivery if after hours or weekend, has high C-section rate like 45% I would prefer V delivery, Delivers Fairfax Only delivers 8-4.00 M-F and then it's the on call unless i schedule a c-section per the nurse on the phone.. seems a bit early to talk about scheduling c-sections.

3. Group of 4 women docs, seems like a well liked but also busy practice tons of reviews mixed - Fairfax hospital close to my job, - Andersen group - don't like some of the reviews for some of the docs.

4. Group of 6 docs close to my job mixed reviews deliver Fairfax - some docs are better than others, kinda a gamble who you get. cwc

6. 3 docs well rated but further away VHC hospital -

b_bright_eyes wrote:OP, I can totally relate to your anxiety, and think you're using this forum in just the right way - to help you work through this decision. I really agree with the PP who suggested working on being less of a "maximizer" - have found that pregnancy requires a lot of just trusting your gut and letting go of control. It was really hard and scary for me at first, but I just try to remind myself that this is a natural process and my body will do most of it on its own, if I just create the right enabling environment (and actually probably even if I don't).

It sounds like you've narrowed down to two choices. Maybe go ahead with one prenatal visit to your regular doc and come prepared with a list of questions, including some discussion of managing your anxiety. Then you can either (1) schedule your next prenatal with the other practice - and feel free to be upfront with your doc that this is one thing you're planning on doing to help manage the anxiety or (2) just call the other practice, let them know you're considering switching and would like to come in for a consult - they might be able to figure out a way to make that happen so that your insurance covers any charges.

And don't spend too much time worrying whether or not you're "normal" - it really doesn't matter anyway. Just focus on what it is you feel like you need in order to have the best pregnancy experience you can and to allow your body to work this crazy miracle. Figuring out how to go with the flow, has been the biggest, but most rewarding challenge for me, in some ways.

Good luck! You're gonna make a great mom. And what ever decision you make, that will be the right decision.

Anonymous wrote:Is your current doc Tashman? I'd stick with him.

Anonymous wrote:Is your current doc Tashman? I'd stick with him.