PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for September, 2000: Re: Disappointing OBGYN :-(

Re: Disappointing OBGYN :-(

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Sep 2000 23:35:53 -0500 (CDT)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: junk food"
Previous message: Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: Detecting twins"
In reply to: Hope: "Disappointing OBGYN :-("

At Fri, 29 Sep 2000, Hope wrote: >
>Hi !
>I was so excited when I got an appointent to an obgyn, that specializes
>ín treating colleagues. But what a disappointment that turned out to
>be...
>He didn't listen to my concerns at all. He said that the psychotropics
>I take during pregnancy don't really interest him; I should discuss my
>concerns regarding meds with my shrink.
>He also said that since all previous pregnancies had gone so well (he
>failed to read in my journal the notion of 34 weeker twins, one with
>hydrocephalus, and the stillbirth), that I should stop worrying.
>He said that induction is always dangerous, and that c-section should
>not be performed, as I had previously successful vaginal births in my
>history.
>He said there was no danger of premature labour or SGA, even thou he
>didn't get the babys measurements well, because she/he was in such a bad
>position at the time, and saw nothing wrong with me working on call, and
>continue sports etc.
>He said I could come back in 4 weeks, and that he hoped I'd go into
>labor by the 40 th week. He saw no reason for increased monitoring, or
>visits or anything.
>So, that pretty much sums up my less than comforting session with the
>big-shot obgyn at the university hospital...
>Any suggestions on what to do next ?

Fly over here and see one of us???

Actually, it is a pretty sad comment on the state of obstetrics wherever you live that none of the docs you have seen seem to take your concerns seriously. Maybe a superspecialist isn't what you need, but a down to earth ob or midwife who will take the time to listen -- and if that person thinks you need additional testing, then they can arrange it even if they cannot do it themselves.

>Obviously, I should just carry on as is, and think "que sera, sera", but
>I don't find that strenght in me.
>Or should I just live as if I weren't pregnant...?
>I'm so tired, so sad and feel so defeated and alone.
>Thanks for listening,
>Hope

Hope, you know we are all here for you -- and will listen whenever you feel the need to vent or to ask questions. Obviously, we cannot provide medical care to your or your baby over the waves of cyberspace.

If you'd tell us where you live (sent a private e-mail to Bruce or Roberta Speyer, or Barbara Nesbitt, the publishers of this site) and they'll pass it on to me and the other forum docs), we can help you find somone near you who CAN work with you to keep you and your baby healthy.

Keep posting -- I worry if I don't see a post from you!

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

This information is for educational purposes only and does not construe a doctor-patient relationship. It does not replace the need for you to consult your own doctor.

***private e-mails will be deleted without reading. Please respect my family time

Next message: Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: junk food"
Previous message: Kelly Shanahan, MD: "Re: Detecting twins"
In reply to: Hope: "Disappointing OBGYN :-("

use when must restrict search to only the pregnancy & birth forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: