Anonymous
Post 07/19/2015 20:33     Subject: risked out of Wisdom, now what
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It's not personal. It's the deal they have with the head of the department. Anyone with GD on meds has to work with an OB. You're at a higher risk for things like pre-e, hypertension, etc. I ended up with GD (no meds) and developed pre-e at 38w. I got induced the next day and had both midwives and OBs joint managing my delivery. Fwiw, the OBs were awesome. I'd go with them so you don't have to change everything. Good luck.


This is good to know--I've heard from others that the OBs are good. I guess things have changed since 10 years ago which was my last interaction with the practice, (and very bad) and they probably deserve the benefit of the doubt.

Would I get to do the same things as with the midwives? Labor at home, etc.? And do they help with positions and stuff? My first baby was posterior and so I needed to try a lot things to get him out and the midwife was invaluable in that respect.


I don't understand why you wouldn't just switch to WHC midwives if the hospital is right by your house.


First I have to find out if they'd take me with my condition/and at the last minute. And second since I work downtown getting there for the number of appointments I will have toward the end could be tricky. I have no additional leave to spare.
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2015 20:19     Subject: risked out of Wisdom, now what
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It's not personal. It's the deal they have with the head of the department. Anyone with GD on meds has to work with an OB. You're at a higher risk for things like pre-e, hypertension, etc. I ended up with GD (no meds) and developed pre-e at 38w. I got induced the next day and had both midwives and OBs joint managing my delivery. Fwiw, the OBs were awesome. I'd go with them so you don't have to change everything. Good luck.


This is good to know--I've heard from others that the OBs are good. I guess things have changed since 10 years ago which was my last interaction with the practice, (and very bad) and they probably deserve the benefit of the doubt.

Would I get to do the same things as with the midwives? Labor at home, etc.? And do they help with positions and stuff? My first baby was posterior and so I needed to try a lot things to get him out and the midwife was invaluable in that respect.


I don't understand why you wouldn't just switch to WHC midwives if the hospital is right by your house.
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2015 20:15     Subject: risked out of Wisdom, now what
Anonymous wrote:It's not personal. It's the deal they have with the head of the department. Anyone with GD on meds has to work with an OB. You're at a higher risk for things like pre-e, hypertension, etc. I ended up with GD (no meds) and developed pre-e at 38w. I got induced the next day and had both midwives and OBs joint managing my delivery. Fwiw, the OBs were awesome. I'd go with them so you don't have to change everything. Good luck.


This is good to know--I've heard from others that the OBs are good. I guess things have changed since 10 years ago which was my last interaction with the practice, (and very bad) and they probably deserve the benefit of the doubt.

Would I get to do the same things as with the midwives? Labor at home, etc.? And do they help with positions and stuff? My first baby was posterior and so I needed to try a lot things to get him out and the midwife was invaluable in that respect.
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2015 19:58     Subject: risked out of Wisdom, now what
Anonymous wrote:Wanted to revive this thread. I've posted a few times on this board but I'm having a pissed off moment. I already delivered once with GW Midwives and am 33 weeks with my second. I've gained a total of 13 lbs and my first baby was 7 lbs. I had a really high fasting level for the 3-hour test but have since kept my fasting blood sugar between 91 and 103. However it's supposed to be below 95. Suddenly I get a curt email from Whitney (with whom I have always had a good relationship) to go get tested again and if I can't control my fasting levels without mess I'll be risked out. What the fuck? I feel like a criminal. The endocrinologist had no concerns about my levels. It seems totally unfair that at 33 weeks or 34 I need to find a new care provider? And FWIW I've had only awful experiences with the GW docs for well visits. Is it worth it to go to WHC which is right around the corner from my house?


I'm with the whc midwives and I am really liking the practice. 25 weeks. Third baby.
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2015 18:14     Subject: risked out of Wisdom, now what
It's not personal. It's the deal they have with the head of the department. Anyone with GD on meds has to work with an OB. You're at a higher risk for things like pre-e, hypertension, etc. I ended up with GD (no meds) and developed pre-e at 38w. I got induced the next day and had both midwives and OBs joint managing my delivery. Fwiw, the OBs were awesome. I'd go with them so you don't have to change everything. Good luck.
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2015 01:13     Subject: Re:risked out of Wisdom, now what
10:14- I'm so sorry! That super sucks.

I'm with whc midwives and think I probably would be risked out of gw if I was with them for gestational hypertension. I'm glad I can stay with the midwives even though the high risk doctors see me often and oversee my care. It's not all sunshine and roses for sur, but it is a good option if you like the midwifery model but have complications.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2015 12:14     Subject: risked out of Wisdom, now what
Anonymous wrote:Wanted to revive this thread. I've posted a few times on this board but I'm having a pissed off moment. I already delivered once with GW Midwives and am 33 weeks with my second. I've gained a total of 13 lbs and my first baby was 7 lbs. I had a really high fasting level for the 3-hour test but have since kept my fasting blood sugar between 91 and 103. However it's supposed to be below 95. Suddenly I get a curt email from Whitney (with whom I have always had a good relationship) to go get tested again and if I can't control my fasting levels without mess I'll be risked out. What the fuck? I feel like a criminal. The endocrinologist had no concerns about my levels. It seems totally unfair that at 33 weeks or 34 I need to find a new care provider? And FWIW I've had only awful experiences with the GW docs for well visits. Is it worth it to go to WHC which is right around the corner from my house?


I recently delivered with the WHC midwives and OBs (complications) and I liked all of them. I think they have a different relationship between the two segments than GW does, so it might not be 'all midwives or no midwives.' Of the 9 or so midwives, I liked all but 1.

And yeah, it sucks you need to find a new provider! Good luck to you.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2015 10:14     Subject: risked out of Wisdom, now what
Wanted to revive this thread. I've posted a few times on this board but I'm having a pissed off moment. I already delivered once with GW Midwives and am 33 weeks with my second. I've gained a total of 13 lbs and my first baby was 7 lbs. I had a really high fasting level for the 3-hour test but have since kept my fasting blood sugar between 91 and 103. However it's supposed to be below 95. Suddenly I get a curt email from Whitney (with whom I have always had a good relationship) to go get tested again and if I can't control my fasting levels without mess I'll be risked out. What the fuck? I feel like a criminal. The endocrinologist had no concerns about my levels. It seems totally unfair that at 33 weeks or 34 I need to find a new care provider? And FWIW I've had only awful experiences with the GW docs for well visits. Is it worth it to go to WHC which is right around the corner from my house?
Anonymous
Post 05/22/2013 21:31     Subject: risked out of Wisdom, now what
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:PP, why do you always say WISDOM? like their name isn't obnoxious enough...


Yeah, I agree... Is it an acronym? Or are you shouting?


Because that's what the practice is called. E.g.:

The referral list says: "WISDOM Midwifery Referral List"

From the sig file of an email:

WISDOM Midwifery Information Email
The George Washington University
Medical Faculty Associates



Not sure when that email is from but every mail I've gotten from them since December says

MFA Midwifery Information Email
The George Washington University
Medical Faculty Associates

the referral list says

Midwifery Referral List

and their page on the GW site is titled

MIDWIFERY SERVICES
AT THE GW MEDICAL FACULTY ASSOCIATES

I'm glad for it, because no matter how much I may agree with their philosophy it is a snotty way to label yourself. Reminded me of McCain labeling himself a maverick.

Anonymous
Post 05/22/2013 20:12     Subject: Re:risked out of Wisdom, now what
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They aren't allowed to call themselves Wisdom anymore. They are the GW Midwives.


Why not?


They're a part of the MFA, so I think it's sort of an office politics type thing.