Re: 2nd pregnancy--one more question--::snicker::

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Still, I've come to a realization about MDs. The vast majority went into medicine for sheer love of the science and humanity. They don't want to "reign" over their patients or look like know-it-alls (although it certainly seems like it). They are only trying to help, to fix, to cure. Keep that in mind and pretty soon you won't fear your MDs anymore. Besides, worrying about a condition that requires intervention usually far outweighs worrying if your MD is "mad" at you.

So get ye to your peri! Good luck!

At Tue, 20 Mar 2001, William McIntosh, MD wrote: >
>At Tue, 20 Mar 2001, AM wrote:
>>
>>Dr. McIntosh:
>>Thank you for your quick reply--I have one more question. I'm afraid to
>>go see my MFM doctor because I'm afraid he's going to be mad or
>>disappointed or something. Is this an irrational fear? How do I deal
>>with his disappointment if it exists? Why is it so important for me to
>>see someone soon?
>>
>We all tend to see our doctors as parental figures (including me with my
>doctors), but they really aren't. He is a professional who you pay to
>assist you with your pregnancy, and I am sure that he will tease you a
>little bit about not following his instructions, and then never mention
>it again. If he is mad, find another doctor. This is going to be hard
>enough without attitude from the MFM.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
>for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>

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