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07.20.08, 10:59 AM General Topics
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Worried about Dr. Moritz -- please advise! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.20.08, 10:59 AM Flag
 

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hi all -- so i'm 10 weeks with my first. i went to a doc at weill-cornell, who was extremely thorough in her initial exam, but i was very uncomfortable with her answers about delivery style. she was dismissive when i asked about whether an IV and constant monitoring was required -- "This isn't a birthing center, and you wouldn't run a marathon without fluids." I did some research, and decided on the birthing center at SLR. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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Thats not dismissive - that is correct. If you want no intervention go to a birthing center. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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sorry for the multiple posts everyone. please scroll down for the final full post with concerns. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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OP here again, sorry, the kid hit return! So, more on Moritz. He was fantastic. He's not a worrier. But he's incredibly capable, smart, and responsive. I had an easy pregnancy and I went with the midwives in his office, but anytime there was a question he made time to see me right then. And twice after the birth, even though he wasn't the one who delivered me, I've had to email him a concern late on a Sunday night. He's gotten back to me within 20 minutes both times. I can't recommend him highly enough. and P.S. - the wait times weren't nearly as bad as you'll read. The longest I ever waited was 45 minutes, and that was for Sandy Woods. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.09, 08:51 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.20.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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hi all. pregnant with my first, 10 weeks along. i first went to see dr. sharma at weill-cornell, who was extremely thorough, but dismissive of my questions about labor. after some research i decided i'd prefer the birthing center at SLR. i went to see dr. moritz a few weeks ago, and came away incredibly concerned. he didn't do a physical exam, didn't do a history, and didn't do a pap smear, even though i told him it had been over three years since i'd had one. he had pics of celebs on his walls, and talked about book parties instead of my pregnancy. now i just don't know what to do. should i stick with the extremely competent doctor when it's not the delivery style i want? go with dr. moritz, even though i don't feel like i got a good exam at all? or try someone new? (i was thinking of dr. bradley, also at the birthing center. ) please help! thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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He was my OB, he's fantastic. He didn't end up delivering my baby though, but his whole group is very competent. My guess is he probably sensed how nervous you are and was trying to get you to lighten up a bit. If you want the birthing center though, maybe you should see the midwife he works with, I talked to her once and she seemed nice. Basically if you need more medical attention, if you are breach or something for example, then Dr. Moritz will take care of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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I would try the birthing center at St. Lukes--ask around and find a good midwife. I've delivered twice at Cornell, and they really want to get those tubes in you. I had natural with the second, and still had to have the iv fluids. Cornell's really not "all that," if you know what I mean. Even if you skip the epi, it's going to be a highly medicalized experience which isn't for everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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I think the midwives he works with are called Manhattan Midwives. They have a website. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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thank you! i'm the OP, and this is exactly what i needed to know. the Cornell doc is just so *thorough* though, it made me question whether i'd get everything i needed from moritz. seems like a lot of people trust him though. still questioning whether to see dr bradley instead though -- even my husband was made really nervous by lack of exam and history at my first visit. thanks all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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Sure. GL! You could also find a doula first, and ask her about OBs. They know who's good at all the hospitals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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Does anyone know if Dr. Moritz has a high risk dr. he consults with? I may have to be monitored by a high risk but hoping not to have to be fully followed by one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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I think he does high risk. Are you the OP from above? If you are high risk I would see OB, not midwife. Although if it is a group that works with OB's I guess it's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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I am not the OP, but I would like to use a midwife that consults with a high risk dr. I will see when I am pg...most midwives don't want to deal with anyone with issues so I'm thinking I may have to go to an OB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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Hi all, OP here. It's now almost exactly a year later, and I'm sitting here with my perfect little boy. Just in case anyone searches for Moritz the way I did, I wanted to update this post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.09, 08:47 AM Flag
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