How did you guys find a good obgyn?

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I found out I’m pregnant today and I don’t know how to go about making an appointment w an obgyn. Idk how to select a clinic / hospital or any of that? any advice ?

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Google obgyn in your area and look up the rates

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Reviews. My Dr had great ratings and was called “easy going” and “kind” so I went with it. Love her!

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Start by calling your insurance company to get a list of all in-network providers. Once I had that, I narrowed based on some specific things I wanted (within a certain distance, female provider). Then I just spent some time reading about both the clinics that came up in my search, and the providers themselves. I ended up finding the perfect fit: a young female doctor whose clinic is all about women caring for women. I LOVE my clinic! 
I suggest allowing yourself time to meet with a few doctors before you settle on one you like. I expected to have to do that, but ended up liking my doctor right away so didn’t need to. It’s so important that you trust your doctor and feel comfortable with them, though.

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I found my obgyn when we moved and I needed my birth control refilled by asking trusted and close friends. From there I looked up ratings (keeping in mind people who have bad experiences are more likely to rate something than those who have a great experience so you may not get a true picture) and proximity based on their suggestions

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recommended by my mom

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I went through the hospital where my mom had all her kids. The obgyn was shit so I asked around the mom group's in my area on Facebook and my new obgyn was recommended by a landslide of women (I had somewhere like 200 comments and the majority were women raving about her amazingness) So I just had to find her for myself and did. I feel lucky went from a doctor who told me absolutely nothing to one who gives me constant information and keeps me informed and well cared for.

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Ask around. Also don’t feel like bc you start with one that you have to stick to them. There are 4 OBs that deliver at my hospital-2 offices with 2 drs at each. I started with the doctor that delivered my oldest niece and had concerns midway through my pregnancy so I switched to a dr at the other office. SO glad I made the switch (even though my original doctor delivered my son bc he was on call that day). I feel so much more comfortable with my new doctor and recommend her to others in my area that are looking for a dr. When you meet with them go with your gut if you feel comfortable with them-I think that will tell you a lot.

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I asked a couple of friends. Then I googled the ones they had recommended for more reviews and to also check where their offices were located and what hospital they delivered out of. There’s a few bad hospitals around here, so I REALLY didn’t want to find a doctor I liked and then find out they worked from a hospital I wasn’t comfortable with. My first choice had a crazy waiting list and the receptionist was really rude about me not already having an appointment (I was 5 weeks pregnant when I called, they weren’t going to see me until I was 13 weeks, but they said I should have called them sooner). That was also my top hospital choice. I ended going with my second choice doctor and second choice hospital and I’m so glad I did. My doctor is great.

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First look at the area hospitals. One is going to be better than the other usually for labor and delivery. Then see which obgyns work out of that hospital and choose from that list. Obviously someone who takes your insurance is important too. You can usually call and check before making a appt

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I looked up the OB/GYN’s that were affiliated with the hospital I wanted.