Hi everyone,
We just found out we're expecting our first, so I need to find an obgyn. We live in the Winston Salem area of NC. Up until this point, I've been able to use my family doctor for my woman's health services, but obviously that won't work for pregnancy. I really want to have a natural birth, (or as much as possible in a hospital) barring any complications, and I would like a doctor who isn't going to give me grief about it. To add to my trouble with finding one, I am uncomfortable with a male doctor for woman issues. I'm sure they do a great job and I've heard all the reasons why they are just fine, but it's not for me. So I'm struggling to find an all female obgyn office.
I had looked into the birth center in Statesville but it's a 50 minute ride from our house, and I'm worried my husband won't be able to handle that long of a drive with a laboring wife. Plus,I'm a worrier by nature, so since I know very little about taking care of a newborn, I think this first child, being sent home right after the birth might be a little overwhelming.
So does anyone have any recommendations at all? I'm rather stuck for what to do and I need to get an appointment set. Right now I'm leaning towards the woman's center in Clemmons, who only has 2 female doctors on staff, but I don't want a fight for 8 months on my decision for a non-medicated birth.
Thanks everyone!
We just found out we're expecting our first, so I need to find an obgyn. We live in the Winston Salem area of NC. Up until this point, I've been able to use my family doctor for my woman's health services, but obviously that won't work for pregnancy. I really want to have a natural birth, (or as much as possible in a hospital) barring any complications, and I would like a doctor who isn't going to give me grief about it. To add to my trouble with finding one, I am uncomfortable with a male doctor for woman issues. I'm sure they do a great job and I've heard all the reasons why they are just fine, but it's not for me. So I'm struggling to find an all female obgyn office.
I had looked into the birth center in Statesville but it's a 50 minute ride from our house, and I'm worried my husband won't be able to handle that long of a drive with a laboring wife. Plus,I'm a worrier by nature, so since I know very little about taking care of a newborn, I think this first child, being sent home right after the birth might be a little overwhelming.
So does anyone have any recommendations at all? I'm rather stuck for what to do and I need to get an appointment set. Right now I'm leaning towards the woman's center in Clemmons, who only has 2 female doctors on staff, but I don't want a fight for 8 months on my decision for a non-medicated birth.
Thanks everyone!