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07.15.08, 10:08 AM General Topics
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Rant: I'm due on Thursday, and learned last week that my OB was going on vacation Monday (past) for two weeks. Yesterday I learned his partner, the only other doc in his practice, is going out of town this weekend - leaving me in the care of a complete stranger if I give birth this weekend. I'm 40, this is a tough preg. I'm right to be pissed, no? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.15.08, 10:08 AM Flag
 

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no, it happens all the time. my ob did not deliver my DB. it was someone else in his practice, perfectly capable, all went well. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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yes i would be pissed. the system is so flawed and wrong in so many ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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But this doctor isn't in their practice - she's just affiliated with the same hospital. She doesn't know me or what I'd prefer from a hole in the wall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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np: but your Dr's know her. They won't leave their pts with someone they don't trust [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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sure, you can be pissed. But it isnt' going to change anything and its not good for you or the baby, so try and get it out of your system asap. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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They should have told you a while ago -- I'm sure they knew your due date, unless you are way past your date [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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Is this your first baby? Doc doesn't do much really. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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things happen and Dr's take time off..but he assured that they will not leave their pts in the hands of someone they don't trust. You can plan and plan but sometimes the OB doesn't even make it to the hospital even when they are in town. My #2 was delivered by a resident since she just shot out and Dr didn't have time to get there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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it's really all about the nurse anyway. the doctor is just the catcher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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I have no idea who the Dr was that delivered my baby it really doesn't matter. Being in labor doe not stop you talking you can still tell people what type of care you want. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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i have 3 kids and a complete stranger delivered each and every one of them. it doesn't really matter - all the ob does is catch the baby and stich you up after, if necessary. it's your l&d nurse that makes a difference and you have no control over who that will be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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which is why you should get a doula. that way you pick the person who guides you through the whole labor process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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i am pg and 40 -- why has it been tough? is it your first? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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A nurse delivered my 2nd...my labor was so fast that even the on call OB/GYN couldn't get scrubbed in fast enough. With my first, OB was pregnany herself and luckily she was able to deliver for me. You never know what could happen. No guarantees with coverage for doctors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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