would it be bad for me to bring notes to dr?

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I am 23 weeks pregnant. i just found out i have gestational hypertension and probably preeclampsia. I am having my first appointment with a high risk doctor tomorrow and I'm so worried they'll just be another doctor that blows me off and doesn't listen. I'm thinking of writing down all my concerns and bring a list to the doctor so they are confronted with my questions and dont dodge them like my other doctors do. however... I'm worried I'll piss off the doctor or come across as obnoxious or over bearing or pushy. what do you think?

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Patients are encouraged to bring questions to their doctors! It helps keep the conversation focused and ensures docs and patients are all on the same page.

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I think that's a great idea !

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You are the one paying for a service

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Definitely take the list with you. You don’t need to confront them with it, just make sure you ask everything you have written down, and tick them off as you get answers, or make notes if you want to. 
I’ve got a note in my phone with questions to ask at my appts coz I always forget!

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I do this all the time.  It’s fine and very responsible of you!

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Doctors actually recommend doing that

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Do it! Make a list and bring it with you. Ask everything that you need to and don’t move onto the next question/concern unless you feel your questions have been thoroughly answered. For my first appt with my high risk doctor, I literally had a list of concerns and questions on my phone. As soon as she asked if I had any questions, I said “actually, I have a few...” and took out my phone. We were able to go through them one by one and I made sure to get a clear answer before moving onto the next. I’m sure my questions made my appt go longer than she planned (especially because I started crying in the middle of our conversation about some concerns) and I’m sure some of my questions seemed self explanatory, but it definitely helped calm my nerves and I walked out of there feeling better about the whole high risk pregnancy experience/journey.

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That is a great idea, I brought a folder with me to my first ob appointment and they loved it, it had all my charts and the history of miscarriages as well, but questions are so great cause I always forget when I get there and than have to wait or just rely on google. (not helpful) if they doctor thinks your being over bearing or obnoxious he's not a very good doctor or good at his job at all. Your baby, your pregnancy you just want everything to be okay

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I always bring a list because my OB and I get to talking and I completely forget to ask her the questions I wanted to!

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I think it's a really good idea! My doctor actually encouraged me to write down any questions so she could answer my concerns while there. Never had an issue with her getting upset or anything. Even if she did, oh well!

would it be bad for me to bring notes to dr?

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