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Hello everyone!

I've been lurking here for a while and I love reading all of you posts as I would like to become a L&D nurse. In the mean time, I have a question that I need some help with. I am currently 9 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child and I will be relocating to another state in a few weeks. I absolutely adore my current OB who I have been seeing for 9 years now and I am very concerned about choosing a new one. I feel that it is important to be confident in your OB and to feel comfortable be him or her. I have also observed that it is important that your OB is well liked/respected by the Maternity and L&D staff as this has an impact on your care. With all of that said, can you all suggest the best way to find a new OB? The thought of calling the hospital's L&D department where plan to deliver to get a refferal has crossed my mind but I'm not sure if that is appropriate. Any advice you could offer would be greatly apprecicated as I had an awesome delivery experience the first time around and I would really hate to end up with a nightmare this time around. Thanks for your help!

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Specializes in L&D telephone triage.

I don't have advice on that. But, Please, Please get a copy of your records. We have so many that come in to delivery and didn't bring records and moved to close to delivery to get a visit with a new physician in town. Records are a blessing!!!

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Specializes in Community, OB, Nursery.

Don't be afraid to ask around - neighbors, coworkers, anyone you meet, really. Ask about people's experiences: what they like, dislike, what to watch out for, what your options are.

Also, as soon as you get where you're going, call the hospital and ask for a tour of the unit where you're going to deliver. Once you're there, you might find people on the unit who will be willing to talk with you. If there are more people than just you in your tour group, talk with them as well.

Second the poster who says to get your records before you leave. And best wishes to you both on the move and on your new baby!!

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

I second the other posts. Good luck and welcome to our forum! I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy and birth experience.

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Thanks to those of you who posted responses. I absolutely agree with you all about the records. In fact, where I currently live it's common for OB's to prepare a record report for the laboring mom to bring with her to the hospital. In my first delivery I didn't have one, but I beleive in being my own best advocate and was therefore very knowledgable about my history and was able to provide accurate answers to all of the nurses's questions. In addition I spent time prepping my husband in the event that I would be unable to answer for myself. Shortly after arriving at the hospital my doctor came in with my chart (apparantly he keeps copies of his patients charts who are due to deliver with him) and it's a good thing too because baby was delivered about two hours later. :D

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Specializes in L&D,Lactation.

I always tell my friends moving out of state or whereever, to call L&D unit, different days/shifts and ask for recomendation. Some nurses will, and some won't. I give at least 3 when I get these calls. I tell my friends to also talk to moms in parks etc and when the same names come up over and over you have a winner. Where are you moving? Maybe I can help?

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"I always tell my friends moving out of state or whereever, to call L&D unit, different days/shifts and ask for recomendation. Some nurses will, and some won't. I give at least 3 when I get these calls. I tell my friends to also talk to moms in parks etc and when the same names come up over and over you have a winner. Where are you moving? Maybe I can help?"

Thanks CMCRN!

I'm moving to Gwinnett County GA. I'd like an OB that either practices alone or in a small practice as I don't want my doc to have to look at my chart to find out my name and I don't want some mystery doc showing up for my delivery. In addition I'd like an OB that is willing to listen to me. My current OB seemed to think that I would have a hard time delivering due to the baby's size and position but he was still willing to listen and didn't force me into an induction. Needless to say it all worked out; I know my body! I was able to deliver a 7lb 9oz, posterior baby who presented with her hand on her cheek with only 3 hours of labor, no epidural, and 4 strong pushes. Oh and I'm very petitte at 5'4 and 105lbs.

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