Here is an article that will help you find the perfect doctor to deliver your baby. You need someone you can trust.
When it comes to having a baby you really need a doctor that will listen to your needs, and is someone you can trust to do the best for you and your baby. This article will provide you with some tips and ideas on how to find the perfect doctor to deliver your baby.
The first place to start would be to ask for referrals. The best person to ask is your family doctor. More than likely the person they refer is within their network and would most likely be accepted by your insurance company, and some insurance companies require a referral from you family doctor. The next place would be your family and friends, especially the ones who had recently had a baby. Also if you have a hospital that you want to deliver at, they might be able to refer an obstetrician who delivers at that facility.
Once you have a list of names you will want to make sure they are accepted by your health insurance. There is no point in finding the perfect doctor, and your insurance company does not accept finding out they.
Next you will want to call all the doctors on your list and ask if you can schedule a meet and greet, if not maybe you can ask the receptionist some questions about the doctor. You will want to make a list of questions to take with you to the meet and greet. While making your list of questions keep in mind any health conditions you may have, or if this is not your first pregnancy, any complications you may have had with your previous pregnancies. This is a good way to see if your doctor shares your opinion about certain concerns you may have. You will want to see how the doctor and the staff treat you, are they friendly, do they seem like they are in a hurry. More often than not you will be interacting with the staff, so make sure you feel comfortable with everyone in the office. While you are waiting to meet the doctor talk to some of the patients in the waiting room, and see how they like their doctor and if they would recommend them.
When choosing a practitioner you may want to consider the hospital they deliver at. Most doctors only deliver at certain hospitals, so you may want to check with the doctor. Sometimes the hospital they deliver at is just not very convenient for you, or is too far from your home.
If you have any special situations like a vaginal birth after cesarean, or any other concerns you will want to make sure your doctor and hospital can accommodate you. You do not want to be put into a life-threatening situation, and have a doctor or a hospital that cannot handle it.
The best thing you can do when choosing you doctor for your pregnancy is to follow you instincts. When you meet the doctor you will know if your personalities clash or if they mingle well with each other. Finding the perfect doctor will help you enjoy this wonderful time in your life. So good luck and have fun.
By Heather Bixler
