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Re: Pre_Conception Visit

From: Puah ("anonymous@obgyn.net"@postoffice.worldnet.att.net)
Thu, 27 Mar 1997 19:36:40 -0600


Renee Gill wrote: >
> I telephoned my OB/GYN's office today to shedule a preconception visit
> (we plan to try in May) and was told the doctor doesn't make these kind
> of appointments unless you've had a problem in the past. I was really
> surprised and disappointed, becase that practice seems contradictory to
> everything I've been reading about pregancy. In fact she didn't even
> offer to have the nurse call in a prescription for prenatal vitamins. I
> really like him, he's young (5 yrs out of resisdency), and very gentle)
> but I already feel like we're not on the same wavelength in regards to
> pregnancy. I am thinking about finding a new doctor. Do you think I'm
> being too harsh?
> Opinions from MDs especially welcolm here.Renee,
A basic family history to rule out genetic familial problems and a prescription for folic acid seem the minimun of care for periconceptual counseling. I would be very concerned that if this provider is not listening to you now, he may not listen to you when you ARE pregnant and have a complaint or problem. Find someone else!!

Brenda Ray, CNM




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