So my previous post about going to the doctor (white coat syndrome) and the other posts about pregnancy have got me thinking....
So I planned to ask at my appointment (annual) about what I need to do to prepare for TTC. We are not thinking soon but maybe toward the end of the year we'd start trying. Either way, I'd like to know any needed info before just to be prepared.
So 1. They rescheduled me with someone else bc the person I saw before was out for a family emergency. 2. I ask the new person what I'd have to do/need to know and all I got was take prenatals and why. I thought there should be more than that and I got "don't rush, my H and I were married 3 years before kids." Not really her place to care. "My advice is don't worry about it and then you'll wake up pregnant". So yeah.... I'm not impressed and will be returning to my other doctor at my next visit for sure.
So what do you wise ladies say? I know we've got some expecting knotties that hopefully can tell me if I'm (the doc) is missing something.
Re: What to know before TTC
This. All my shots should be up to date. But, like I said I feel like there was a lot missing from that coversation other than the "meh, just have sex and you'll get pregnant" attitude. As for genetic diseases there isn't anything of the nature I'd feel the need to test for.
Is this something I should be going to talk to someone more when I'm serious about TTC?
I loooooove my doctor. I started seeing her years ago, when I was single and in no way planning for a baby. We sat in her office for 20 min talking about my family history. We have lots of blood issues (cancers, clotting, strokes, etc) and she said I should get a full blood panel before I even think about it. She also said no hormonal BC (which I was off as it was).
The last time I saw her (regular, annual appt) she asked me for an update on my relationship. I said we had gotten married and were going to TTC soon. So she said take pre-natals and did a few tests- blood type, immunization panels, etc. because she said a lot of people don't know that info (I didn't) and it is good to know before getting KU.
She is incredibly thoughtful in her approach, which I found really helpful.
I agree. And I liked the previous doctor. And when I say previous I should say regular. I've only seen her twice since switching to the practice. So while I haven't seen her much (just annuals) I really like her and want her as my regular for when I am expecting. My appointment got changed the day before bc my previous doctor had a family emergency. So it was see someone else at the same time or push my appointment out another month or so. I needed a refill on BC so I thought I'd just keep it the same time.
I will for sure make sure I don't have this new doc again. All docs are not created equal. I found that out in doctor situations (love my general doctor and the practice but have seen other doctors if I really need to get in and mine is too full. They don't compare at all) so this is no different.
Good to note ladies. That is also something to check into then - thanks!
But although most people associate Planned Parenthood with preventing pregnancy, they actually are one of the best at telling you how to go into a pregnancy in the best health possible. Their pamphlets are good too. I am assuming any website would be also.
I guess this a really stupid question so I apologize in advance. Don't you just show up to a hospital and they admit you and who ever is there delivers the baby? All of my friends who have kids made it seem like they just went on their merry way to our local hospital.
IF you want your own doctor they have to be called in.
Sorry, I must be dense because I'm still confused. My OB where I get annual exams is not in a hospital, she's in a 2 toom clinic that doesn't deliver babies.
I thought you went in like twice during the entire pregnancy to basically get testing and ultrasounds done by technicians. At what point do you just go there (hospital) 5 different times to meet all the actual delivering physicians?
This. I feel so clueless