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You just need to change doctors. I would have changed doctors when he wouldn't see me before 8 weeks.
Vent session. Crap OB Doctor 😡😡😡
Alright. So I'm six months pregnant and need to vent/obtain opinions. So let's start at this. I knew I was pregnant at 3 weeks because that hyperemises kicked in SO QUICK. Basically my doctor wouldn't see me til I was 8 weeks. So I went five weeks with HG with no care. He didn't put me on diclegis til I was 13 weeks. I lost 32 pounds to HG my first 15 weeks of pregnancy. When he did my pap at 9 weeks, he left me bleeding for three days and in the ER. He didn't tell me my pap results for three months almost. I had to ask for them. He has lost my bloodwork, urine samples, and scheduled my glucose too early so now I'm retesting in two weeks. When he did the anatomy scan at 20 weeks I was not advised gender, and HE ASKED ME what the gender was because he didn't note it just last week. He then told me I could pay 100 bux and go to an outside ultrasound place and then to let him know the gender so he could note it. He hasn't touched my stomach once, not measured my belly. He doesn't even check the baby heart rate when I go in. He listens to four whooshes on the Doppler and then I leave. I wait 3 hours for his appointment cause he is always late. And he never asks how I'm feeling, if I'm taking my prenatals, if I'm having symptoms, never asks about my HG, never even once told me food or activities to avoid, never ANYTHING. I'm 24weeks3days and I'm sad. I've not once gone to the doctor and heard good news. I've never had anything to be excited about. All he says is "if I don't say anything then nothing is wrong and you're having a good pregnancy". I'm tired of Google being my doctor lol. I'm trying to switch doctors but my insurance is saying it could take up to 8 weeks to get approved and that's too long to go without prenatal care when entering my third trimester. But I've not really gotten any prenatal care as it is! I'm trying so hard, and this is my first baby. I fee like I'm being disregarded and my happiness and reassurance and excitement about this baby is being taken from me. My own doctor won't tell me anything good. I want to know what obstacles my baby has overcome. I want to know what's being accomplished in there. I want to be treated like a mother to be and well ..... Human. I don't even want to start thinking that this is the person that is going to deliver my baby. It breaks my heart.
What would you mama's do? Should I persist with changing doctors even tho my insurance is being adamant that it's a stupid choice? I have just over three months left. I want to enjoy it and get excited and have wonderful news and feel I'm being taken care of. But is it worth risking no care for 6-8 weeks right now? Should I keep pushing my insurance? What are your experiences with this? I'm sorry it's so lengthy but I am one troubled mama
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I have united healthcare and have had them for YEARS. I was also hospitalized about 6 times a year for 4 years so I have dealt with them a lot. I realize that they have different plans but I have NEVER had to get approval to switch doctors. Either way, if that's the case you need to demand that you speak to a supervisor that can help you get this done ASAP. You should not have to have shit care bc of how they go about processing requests. Also, worst case scenario I would very sternly have a discussion with my doctor and let him know my expectations IF you absolutely have to continue with him. It's not fun to do but it's worst to sit there and not have a good experience. If you need any help with the insurance please let me know!
Ju
Ughhhh I am sorry to hear...I swear insurance is the biggest scam ever! Either way you've gotta find a way to switch, they can't let it go on like this!!
Ja
Ob care isn't even covered in my insurance! I had to get a referral! I had to get tested by my primary, then get all this paperwork to prove I was pregnant. Then get a referral to an OB. So that's why i can't switch so quickly. I have to make the request and wait for an approved referral.
Oh hell no! Switch doctors! And file a complaint against him. This is unacceptable. You are by no means being hormonal. Who is your insurance provider? It should not take 6-8 weeks to change doctors. Can you access your insurance online to see who is in network for you?
Me
including reviews. We've been happy with every doctor we've selected through their system and had no problems with coverage, or needing approval from United Healthcare to see any doctors.
Me
Really? We have United Healthcare and it has been one of the best experiences I've ever had with an insurance company. Which plan option are you on, is it an HMO? HMOs are often way more difficult to navigate than other options. You can download their Health4Me app and find doctors in your network
Ja
I used to have Aetna, but my company switched in December to united healthcare. They are an absolute nightmare
I feel neglected too. My regular OB has been out on maternity leave since March and I've been seeming one of the partners since. She just disregards everything I say. I wait anywhere from 1-2 hours to see her at appointments. She forgot to tell me to get blood work at 18 weeks so I never got it. She forgot to give me my annual pap in my first trimester even though I've tested positive for abnormal cells in the past. The nurse was supposed to call me back to tell me if I needed an antibiotic for a potential UTI and she never did so I had to call the on call doctor who was soooo nice. I just think these doctors have too many patients. They're always slammed. They're double booked. It sucks. :(
Ti
You can make it yourself using unisom and vitamin b 6. Ask the pharmacist
Li
At least your insurance covered Diclegis. Mine didn't and without it is threw up all day long, without insurance it's a $7 pill. I got a coupon from the doctors office to reduce costs still paid $145 out of pocket for 50 pills.
Ja
To stop shorting me. I mean you take 2-4 pills a DAY. 30 pills was like a week of relief. For 50!?!?
Oh em gee! You needed to be out of that doctors office as of a few months ago! I'm sorry you're going through that! That's terrible! I would honestly say go to a social services office. Let them know what's going on. What insurance you have now, and how.. Tell them you need help in being pointed in the right direction. Just be sure to have all your ducks in a row.. Any paper work they might need; ID , Proof of insurance, proof of pregnancy, taxes, also dads if you two live together. If not just yours. But this way they can help you 100% and get it all taken care of in a day! Trust me! The state will help you immediately! You're pregnant! They don't take that lightly! What state are you in???
Od
Yes. If not they can at least help you with other options also..
Ja
I'm in California. I'll look into this. I am working full time. Think I can still do utilize this option!
I would switch he sounds terrible sounds like they'll let just anybody be Drs now... I'm sorry you're going through such a hard time no one deserves that. My advice is I always google the best Drs in the area look up reviews find them on Facebook and just a lot of research before making an appointment with just any dr having a baby is something you need the best dr for not just any dr
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