ob vs. mw for postpartum csection check up

[seoul_mama]

Is this the right place to ask?

I'm 14 months postpartum and had an unplanned csection. I'm overdue for my yearly partly bc I've been so busy, but also bc I DREAD seeing an ob and had a terrible experience during my pregnancy and birth. My csection scar has been giving me some trouble in addition to ongoing lower abdominal pains. I need to see someone about this and wanted some advice about who would be more appropriate to see for postpartum operative pains - an ob or a mw.

Also, I'll probably try again the end of next summer for baby #2 and would like to have an HBAC. So I'd like to find a mw now and build a good relationship with her.

Hope this question makes sense. TIA for your help.

[Mamabeakley]

I'd guess that for specific help w/the C/S issues it might be more helpful to see an OB. BUT I'd suggest that you could start by finding and seeing a MW who might be able to recommend a DIFFERENT OB than the one who did your surgical birth.

[PapayaVagina]

Why not go see a CNM? That's sort of middle of the road

[seoul_mama]

Many thanks! I'm going to see a CNM first and if needed, get a referral from her. Great idea.