Hi, Moms! This is more of a "what would you do?" question than anything. I have 2 beautiful and healthy kids for both I had the same OB (and loved her). She's moved up to Elmhurst and that's just not possible to keep her for my 3rd pregnancy. I have chosen a new dr. based on a friend's recommendation. I liked her, BUT here's the problem...long story short. My dad had a pulmenary embelism in Sept. and my grandma a stroke in Dec. It was suggested that we all be tested for the genetic cause Protein C and S and MTHFR. I was tested APRIL 2nd. In the mean time NO CALLS from her office. I had to see a diff. dr. in the pracitce yesterday MAY 1st. It turns out I am positive for Portein C and MTHFR. These are SERIOUS conditions and can cause major birth defects and miscarriage. My thoughts are that as my OB wasn't it her obligation to inform me BEFORE a month had passed? I feel that I was cheated out of a month IF there are things I could have been doing for the baby. I'm not sure I can switch at this point (15 weeks), but I am angry at her and don't know if I can face her other than to tell her how disappointed I am that she dropped the ball. I didn't like this other guy in the practice. He told me of a woman that had two normal births and had a stroke during her 3rd!!! Why would you tell a pregnant woman carrying her 3rd child about THIS woman??!!! So my questions are... would you tell off the 1st dr? Would you try to switch and try to base it on the fact of neglegance? Is this normal behavior for drs.? I just assumed I would have gotten a call. I cried all the way home and would have liked to have someone there to drive me home at least. Does anyone have an OB they love in the south suburbs? HELP! I'm upset enough for myself and what this means for my future, but my baby is involved and that is unbearable!
Thanks, MOMS!
Glenwood Medical is Orland Park is wonderful. I have been going to them for years and I know MANY people who also go there and love them!!
You of course can change OBs. It may even be necessary if you are in a "higher risk" category. YOu didn't mention where you live but you might want to find one in a larger hospital that can handle these types of issues or who have experience dealing with this specific situation. It would be worth it to travel for the safety of you and your baby.
It's not worth it to "tell off" your ob. The damage is done already. She'll get the hint after you don't see her again and dispute her bill.
Hi E.,
I had protein S deficiency problems during pregnancy - scary. I think that your OB should have contacted you immediately. You need to be with a high risk OB now, also probably a hematologist, too. The hematologist that I had handled all the blood issues with me during my pregnancy. I think that my OB's (I saw a different one every time), didn't have a clue and were frightened. The hematologist that I went to was Dr. Stein out of Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. I highly recommend him but not the OB's that delivered my son I wish that I would have insisted on going to a high risk OB. My OB's were "inept and lazy." quote from a second opinion OB.
These blood clotting problems are scary. They can be life threatening to you and your baby. They had my legs hooked up to a compression machine during labor and also while I was in the hospital after the birth to lower the risk of blood clots and strokes. I was in labor 22 hours like that until the OB's (not high risk) decided to do a C-Section. I think they were delaying the C-Section because I had been injecting blood thinners at the end of the pregnancy. I needed two blood transfussions after the delivery. The dumb OB's were calling my symptoms (couldn't stand up, couldn't sit up. trouble seeing) post-partum depression until the hematologist set them straight and gave me two blood transfusions four days after the delivery.
My recommendation is to not fool around with a regular OB and go straight to a high risk OB immediately. Plus, ask for help from a hematologist.
Best of luck to you! E-mail me if you need further info.
Sure you can "tell off" your doctor, but other than making you feel better perhaps, what does that really accomplish?
In the long run, you're better off finding a different doctor if you're so uncomfortable with this one. Yes, it sounds like the ball was dropped but now, really, what good does it do being angry about it? You have a third baby on the way, so hopefully you can find a great doctor with whom you click. Focus on the things you CAN change and use your energy to make your pregnancy/childbirth the most positive experience you can make it.
Best wishes to you.
I really like mine....Dr. Luke. He is in Orland Park and Oak Lawn. His partners name is Dr. Chronopolis(sp?). I have met him a couple times but do not know much about him.
As far as the Dr. not getting back to you with results being normal, I never give them a chance not to call. I am always "the squeeky wheel". If they tell me they will have the results on Monday I start calling them on Monday and call at least once a day until I get the results! You need to be in charge of you. I am not patient enough to be a patient :)
Now that you may need more attention during this pregnancy, you need to get TOUGH :)
Good luck!
The only doc that I have had experience with was Dr. Carmalita Torres...she is/was in Homewood on Governors I think(I can find out-it has been a while). I loved her, but had to switch due to insurance(long story). Anyway, to answer your other questions....YES express your feelings to the first doctor-it is their responsibility(although I have come to find out that it happens all to often that doctors are not making phone calls to patients about their test results b/c they feel it is the pts. responsibility to be proactive about their health)-I also had a doc not call me about some serious results and let him have it. I also ended up switching doctors b/c you need to be able to trust your Dr. and your situation should be handled by someone you feel comfortable with and can trust. If I was you I would switch...it is not too late-when I switched I was 21 weeks. Also, you have to remember that you may have to see the 2nd doc, who said that to you about another women and her child, again. Chances are if you dont like him now you will not grow to like him. There is also a doctor in South Holland that 2 of my girlfriends go to(cant remember his name, but if you would like me to find out I can)and I can say from their experiences he is the best!!! Good luck!!
Dr. Dexter Arrington and Dr. Shaunda Chin-Bonds in Olympia Fields were great! I just delivered Connor last May. Dr. Arrington is older and more experienced. Dr. Chin-Bonds is much younger but seems very knowledgeable, very concerned about my health. The office is organized and they really got back to me when I had questions.
Hello I am sorry for the news you've heard and the way that you were treated. She definitely dropped the ball! If you think you can forget it and move on then I would stay with it. If this is going to be something that bugs you throughout your pregnancy and raises your stress level get a new OB. You should have no problem finding one. Best of luck to you!
I loved all three physicians at Glenwood Medical in Orland Park. However, they are all males and I realize not everyone is comfortable with male OB's. Unfortunately, I had to switch for insurance purposes and I miss them deeply.
You can switch any time in your pregnancy, and based on your story, I would! If you don't like the guy, you have to remember there may be a chance he will be delivering you. I delivered both of my girls with West Suburban Women's Health. They have 4 MD's and 3 midwives. I used the midwives, but have seen the MD's too. They are all women and very up to date and on top of things. They are in Willowbrook, so it is a small hike from the south side and deliver at Hinsdale Hospital (very nice place). # is ###-###-####. Good luck in your search.
Elhurst isn't that far away.
Hi....
Sorry about your situation. I go to DR Alan Luke. He is in Oak Lawn and is affiliated with Christ Hospital. Christ is a great place to give birth, especially if you are high risk as I was, because the have Hope Childrens hospital and so many wonderful neonatologists there. (Which my son had to use). Feel free to email me if you have additional questions. I was going to Dr Luke for many years before I even got pregnant. He is very kind and never rushes you. My sister has also used him for both of her pregnancies, with her last being high risk twins. Good luck to you in your search.
Dr. Miller--She is in Palos Hills, but only takes PPO-BCBS
She is old school, but the BEST!! She delivered both my childen and of course my insurance changed! I miss her!!
Good Luck!
