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[quote=Anonymous]First pregnancy: I had an emergency c section by an MFM at 32 weeks for HELLP syndrome. (And baby had an unrelated heart defect discovered in the NICU.) I started seeing an MFM only a week before delivery when complications first arose. This was at Georgetown. I asked about a second pregnancy at a follow up and they said I’d see a regular OB from the beginning (but probably do a consult with an MFM in second trimester) but not switch over unless I actually started having complications.

Second pregnancy: 25 weeks with #2 and I’m now living in New York but what Gtown said is holding true here. I’m seeing a regular OB and even with some potential red flags on my cfDNA and my first child’s heart condition I’ve only consulted with MFMs and will continue seeing a regular OB until this pregnancy actually presents its own complications.

I’d recommend just booking an appt with your previous OB—but if you’re  switching  practices then look for one that has MFMs in-house to make the transition easier. I’m intentionally with a large practice this time and planning to deliver at a big city hospital (even though we have lovely suburban hospitals nearby) because I want easy access to high risk docs and a top level NICU like I did at Georgetown.

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