OB's in Athens, Ohio

[dorkusbalorkus]

Anyone out there from Athens, Ohio? I moved here last year. Pregnant, now, and have no clue as to who is a good OB out this way. I had a natural childbirth with my first, and would like to do so, again. I would prefer a care provider who would be okay with me refusing certain tests and won't frown upon pushing in different positions. Does anyone have a recommendation for me? I'd appreciate it!

[Blanca78]

Try posting in the Ohio forum in the "Finding Your Tribe" area...that's where people look for local recommendations.

[dorkusbalorkus]

Thanks! New here. :)

[kriket]

My girlfriend went through this practice http://silvermoonmidwifery.com/ I was super jealous as they do HBs AND accept insurance.

[dorkusbalorkus]

Thanks! I have been in contact with her. I just want to keep my options open at this point, so I am curious specifically about the OB's in Athens. We have some pretty awesome midwives here. :)

[kriket]

ah :) I totally didn't even register in my head MW vs. OB. I've never had an OB :)

Have you checked with the University? Usually they have teaching hospitals that are always up on the newest research. I always like going to teaching facilities :)

[dorkusbalorkus]

We have one hospital here: O'Bleness. I've heard from some more women out this way and have a little more direction, now. Found out that the practice with 6 OB's is probably not going to work for me. About half of them are not so keen on NUCB. There is a CNM with an OB at a different practice that will start delivering in the hospital soon. She is NCB-friendly.

If I stay home, there are some awesome midwives to choose from, and Delphine is one of them. If I go to the hospital, I think there'd only be like one OB and her MW that I would fit with.

Needless to say, I've got some names, now. Thanks!