WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1998: Choose OB near home or work?

Choose OB near home or work?

From: AMD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 26 Oct 1998 11:59:16 -0600 (CST)

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I work a long way away from my home (about 45 min. driving). I think I may be pregnant, but I am not sure what I should do about choosing an doctor. I have been seeing a doctor whose office is near my office and I like her, but the only hospital she practices at that is a reasonable (< 30 min) drive from home is a large, tertiary medical center in downtown. And by the time we could drop off my other child at grandma's, I'd probably be looking at over an hour before I could get to that hospital. And I would prefer a smaller hospital unless there is a medical necessity for the larger center.

Should I find a doctor who delivers at a hospital closer to home? How often do doctors/midwives have women go into labor while they are at work (just asking for a gut level experience -- I know there is no way to predict this)?

While office visits would be more convenient with a doctor near work, going to the hospital would be more practical with a hospital near home (assuming I go into labor at home!). Which is going to be more practical overall? Is it more important for the pre-natal office visits to be convenient, or to be able to get to the hospital quickly?

I had a fairly short L & D (3.5 h labor, 1.5 h pushing) with my first baby, so I am a little concerned that the second labor would be even shorter. I don't want to be counting on having a lot of time for driving and getting care for my son.

Finally, would it be rude to go to my current doctor for the initial visit to confirm my pregnancy knowing that I might change later on? Would it be inconsiderate of me to discuss this issue with her and see what she thinks?

I appreciate any thoughts or suggestions you may have.

Thanks, Andrea

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