How should I use to choose my obstetrician?
Consider visiting several obstetricians and interviewing
them before making a final decision. For example, you may want
to ask each ob-gyn whether she routinely uses interventions
such as IVs and continuous electronic fetal monitoring, how
often and under what circumstances she would do an episiotomy,
and when she thinks a cesarean section is warranted. You can't
predict what your individual case will require, but you'll get
an idea of the caregiver's outlook and practice patterns from
her responses to these questions.
Bedside manner counts, too. Is the ob-gyn forthcoming with
explanations and up to date in her thinking? Does she seem
interested in you personally, or does she rarely look up from
her charts? Does she seem like someone who will respect your
wishes? You want a healthcare partner you feel comfortable with
and can communicate with easily.
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