Picking Your Pregnancy Healthcare Provider — PCP 058

What should you consider when picking an OB or midwife for your pregnancy.  What are all the factors that might be problematic as you head towards your delivery? Picking Your OB: This episode was inspired by: Picking a Provider Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples.  This class starts in the third trimester and has ton of information to get you prepared for your delivery.  Be sure to use the code mentioned in the episode! Items Mentioned about picking an OB: Find a doctor that matches you My free birth plan printable Questions to ask / things to consider Your Insurance What hospital you hope to deliver at Who will deliver you (who's on for them at night) Who will answer your phone call after office hours Who will answer or deliver you on weekends? Who will see them in the office (and what are their credentials) Discuss any high risk issues you have Any special concerns you have about delivery (IV's, home delivery and more) How easy it is to get appointments, and how likely they are to get delayed/moved Office staff customer service Saying no in labor episode What to ask your doctor at your first appointment When you likely are "stuck" with a particular provider Other things about picking a pregnancy provider that might interest you: 5 Tips for a C-section   Producer: Drew Erickson