Beyond upset... I need a new OB

I’ve been seeing my OB for almost 15 years. Just last week he informed me that as of July 1st he will no longer be delivering babies and will only be a gynecologist and wellness doctor (due to rising costs of malpractice insurance). I was devastated. I cried in his office and everything. (I’m 25 weeks).

He promised he’d give me a list of three doctors that he highly recommends. He even spoke to me about one of them in particular that he thought would be a good fit.

I calmed myself down. Researched the doctors and saw that the one he spoke to me about seemed like a great fit. I called to make an appointment today. (I received the actual list of doctors in the mail from him yesterday).

When I explained the situation to the receptionist, she asked how far along I was. I told her. She explained the do NOT take new patients beyond 12 weeks. 12 weeks!

I cried and cried all morning. As of right now I have no one to give me prenatal care in my third trimester. I know I haven’t tried calling other doctors yet (it’s Saturday and everyone except that doctor is closed)... but I can’t believe my ob recommended this particular doctor- without even reaching out to her? Checking to see her policy? I thought I’d have a better shot with her than with just anyone.

I fear that all of the good doctors in the area won’t take me on this late in the pregnancy. I’m so upset. I didn’t ask to be in this position. I have excellent insurance which I pay A LOT for. Before 12 weeks I could have had ANY ob I wanted. Now I will have to settle. Why wouldn’t my ob tell me MONTHS ago that he was doing this? He’s an extremely successful doctor and I know he didn’t come to this decision just recently.

Has anyone been in this position? Changing obs late unwillingly? Any success? Im in central NJ if that helps...

UPDATE:

On Monday I called another doctor I was interested in. I explained the entire situation to the receptionist and she scheduled me NO PROBLEM. Thank goodness I have an OB again! 😅 I’m still upset at my former OB... and I don’t understand why he would suggest a doctor that doesn’t take pregnant patients past 12 weeks! But at least now I can relax! Thanks for your input everyone!