Doctors While Pregnant

[rnjessica]

Kristen,

Before the miscarriage I was told from my CF team that I'd only see them every 3 months. I did see a High Risk OB, and they said that I would have been seeing them every month. The CF team said they would be in collaboration with the High risk OB team as needed.

So glad things are going well! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[rnjessica]

Kristen,

Before the miscarriage I was told from my CF team that I'd only see them every 3 months. I did see a High Risk OB, and they said that I would have been seeing them every month. The CF team said they would be in collaboration with the High risk OB team as needed.

So glad things are going well! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[rnjessica]

Kristen,

Before the miscarriage I was told from my CF team that I'd only see them every 3 months. I did see a High Risk OB, and they said that I would have been seeing them every month. The CF team said they would be in collaboration with the High risk OB team as needed.

So glad things are going well! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[rnjessica]

Kristen,

Before the miscarriage I was told from my CF team that I'd only see them every 3 months. I did see a High Risk OB, and they said that I would have been seeing them every month. The CF team said they would be in collaboration with the High risk OB team as needed.

So glad things are going well! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[rnjessica]

Kristen,
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<br />Before the miscarriage I was told from my CF team that I'd only see them every 3 months. I did see a High Risk OB, and they said that I would have been seeing them every month. The CF team said they would be in collaboration with the High risk OB team as needed.
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<br />So glad things are going well! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Jeana]

My CF team said they'd see me in 3 months at the beginning, too. Then, as I had issues they ended up seeing me about every six weeks. I started with the standard OB appointments, although my CF doc recommended that I see a perinatologist, too. Once I began having problems, I saw my perinatologist in between the regular visits to the OB and while I was in the hospital for lung issues.

 

[Jeana]

My CF team said they'd see me in 3 months at the beginning, too. Then, as I had issues they ended up seeing me about every six weeks. I started with the standard OB appointments, although my CF doc recommended that I see a perinatologist, too. Once I began having problems, I saw my perinatologist in between the regular visits to the OB and while I was in the hospital for lung issues.

 

[Jeana]

My CF team said they'd see me in 3 months at the beginning, too. Then, as I had issues they ended up seeing me about every six weeks. I started with the standard OB appointments, although my CF doc recommended that I see a perinatologist, too. Once I began having problems, I saw my perinatologist in between the regular visits to the OB and while I was in the hospital for lung issues.

 

[Jeana]

My CF team said they'd see me in 3 months at the beginning, too. Then, as I had issues they ended up seeing me about every six weeks. I started with the standard OB appointments, although my CF doc recommended that I see a perinatologist, too. Once I began having problems, I saw my perinatologist in between the regular visits to the OB and while I was in the hospital for lung issues.

 

[Jeana]

My CF team said they'd see me in 3 months at the beginning, too. Then, as I had issues they ended up seeing me about every six weeks. I started with the standard OB appointments, although my CF doc recommended that I see a perinatologist, too. Once I began having problems, I saw my perinatologist in between the regular visits to the OB and while I was in the hospital for lung issues.

 

[rubyroselee]

Kristen,

I saw my CF doc every 3 months, as usual. Then I saw a high-risk OB for their normal appointment times as well. I ended up going more frequently to them though because the umbilical cord was wrapped around baby's neck 2 times and they wanted him monitored weekly and bi-weekly for awhile (by U/S and NST). But once it unwrapped, I was back on the regular OB schedule. I think my high-risk OB was quite a bit over-cautious with me and I think they worried a little too much about things. I did fine lung-wise the entire pregnancy and yet they acted like they wanted the baby out sooner rather than later so that I didn't end up with lung complications. Strange if you ask me!!! I think most of the CF women had not done as well and they were a little nervous. I know of some people on here who went to a regular OB as well, but I think most CF clinics recommend a high-risk OB due to the types of complications we might have during pregnancy and childbirth.

 

[rubyroselee]

Kristen,

I saw my CF doc every 3 months, as usual. Then I saw a high-risk OB for their normal appointment times as well. I ended up going more frequently to them though because the umbilical cord was wrapped around baby's neck 2 times and they wanted him monitored weekly and bi-weekly for awhile (by U/S and NST). But once it unwrapped, I was back on the regular OB schedule. I think my high-risk OB was quite a bit over-cautious with me and I think they worried a little too much about things. I did fine lung-wise the entire pregnancy and yet they acted like they wanted the baby out sooner rather than later so that I didn't end up with lung complications. Strange if you ask me!!! I think most of the CF women had not done as well and they were a little nervous. I know of some people on here who went to a regular OB as well, but I think most CF clinics recommend a high-risk OB due to the types of complications we might have during pregnancy and childbirth.

 

[rubyroselee]

Kristen,

I saw my CF doc every 3 months, as usual. Then I saw a high-risk OB for their normal appointment times as well. I ended up going more frequently to them though because the umbilical cord was wrapped around baby's neck 2 times and they wanted him monitored weekly and bi-weekly for awhile (by U/S and NST). But once it unwrapped, I was back on the regular OB schedule. I think my high-risk OB was quite a bit over-cautious with me and I think they worried a little too much about things. I did fine lung-wise the entire pregnancy and yet they acted like they wanted the baby out sooner rather than later so that I didn't end up with lung complications. Strange if you ask me!!! I think most of the CF women had not done as well and they were a little nervous. I know of some people on here who went to a regular OB as well, but I think most CF clinics recommend a high-risk OB due to the types of complications we might have during pregnancy and childbirth.

 

[rubyroselee]

Kristen,

I saw my CF doc every 3 months, as usual. Then I saw a high-risk OB for their normal appointment times as well. I ended up going more frequently to them though because the umbilical cord was wrapped around baby's neck 2 times and they wanted him monitored weekly and bi-weekly for awhile (by U/S and NST). But once it unwrapped, I was back on the regular OB schedule. I think my high-risk OB was quite a bit over-cautious with me and I think they worried a little too much about things. I did fine lung-wise the entire pregnancy and yet they acted like they wanted the baby out sooner rather than later so that I didn't end up with lung complications. Strange if you ask me!!! I think most of the CF women had not done as well and they were a little nervous. I know of some people on here who went to a regular OB as well, but I think most CF clinics recommend a high-risk OB due to the types of complications we might have during pregnancy and childbirth.

 

[rubyroselee]

Kristen,
<br />
<br />I saw my CF doc every 3 months, as usual. Then I saw a high-risk OB for their normal appointment times as well. I ended up going more frequently to them though because the umbilical cord was wrapped around baby's neck 2 times and they wanted him monitored weekly and bi-weekly for awhile (by U/S and NST). But once it unwrapped, I was back on the regular OB schedule. I think my high-risk OB was quite a bit over-cautious with me and I think they worried a little too much about things. I did fine lung-wise the entire pregnancy and yet they acted like they wanted the baby out sooner rather than later so that I didn't end up with lung complications. Strange if you ask me!!! I think most of the CF women had not done as well and they were a little nervous. I know of some people on here who went to a regular OB as well, but I think most CF clinics recommend a high-risk OB due to the types of complications we might have during pregnancy and childbirth.

 

[Keepercjr]

Both pregnancies I saw the CF clinic every 3 months and saw my normal OB on the normal pregnancy schedule. I was also followed by a high risk OB every 6 weeks for an ultrasound to monitor baby's growth. I mostly saw the perinatologist as a favor to my OB since he was the one who wanted me to (not the CF team). Both pregnancies were fine though I did use IVs once while I was pregnant with my son. The CF team always told me just to let them know if I needed them to talk to my OB otherwise they just kind of left the pregnancy thing alone. My first pregnancy my OB was there for the delivery - I did NOT want the perinatologist to deliver me because they tend to be very over cautious (think about it - all they see are bad things all day long - they used to LOVE me in the office because there was nothing wrong with my pregnancy). As for my second pregnancy - well she was attended by a midwife at home <img src="">

I think you're fine seeing a regular OB. If the need arises, they can send you for a consult w/ a peri or they can consult one themselves.

leah - I agree there are potential complications w/ the pregnancy as far as possibly getting sick and needing IVs but I don't agree about complications w/ childbirth. The research I've read points to women w/ CF having "normal" childbirths (as far as childbirth in this country can be considered normal anyway).

 

[Keepercjr]

Both pregnancies I saw the CF clinic every 3 months and saw my normal OB on the normal pregnancy schedule. I was also followed by a high risk OB every 6 weeks for an ultrasound to monitor baby's growth. I mostly saw the perinatologist as a favor to my OB since he was the one who wanted me to (not the CF team). Both pregnancies were fine though I did use IVs once while I was pregnant with my son. The CF team always told me just to let them know if I needed them to talk to my OB otherwise they just kind of left the pregnancy thing alone. My first pregnancy my OB was there for the delivery - I did NOT want the perinatologist to deliver me because they tend to be very over cautious (think about it - all they see are bad things all day long - they used to LOVE me in the office because there was nothing wrong with my pregnancy). As for my second pregnancy - well she was attended by a midwife at home <img src="">

I think you're fine seeing a regular OB. If the need arises, they can send you for a consult w/ a peri or they can consult one themselves.

leah - I agree there are potential complications w/ the pregnancy as far as possibly getting sick and needing IVs but I don't agree about complications w/ childbirth. The research I've read points to women w/ CF having "normal" childbirths (as far as childbirth in this country can be considered normal anyway).

 

[Keepercjr]

Both pregnancies I saw the CF clinic every 3 months and saw my normal OB on the normal pregnancy schedule. I was also followed by a high risk OB every 6 weeks for an ultrasound to monitor baby's growth. I mostly saw the perinatologist as a favor to my OB since he was the one who wanted me to (not the CF team). Both pregnancies were fine though I did use IVs once while I was pregnant with my son. The CF team always told me just to let them know if I needed them to talk to my OB otherwise they just kind of left the pregnancy thing alone. My first pregnancy my OB was there for the delivery - I did NOT want the perinatologist to deliver me because they tend to be very over cautious (think about it - all they see are bad things all day long - they used to LOVE me in the office because there was nothing wrong with my pregnancy). As for my second pregnancy - well she was attended by a midwife at home <img src="">

I think you're fine seeing a regular OB. If the need arises, they can send you for a consult w/ a peri or they can consult one themselves.

leah - I agree there are potential complications w/ the pregnancy as far as possibly getting sick and needing IVs but I don't agree about complications w/ childbirth. The research I've read points to women w/ CF having "normal" childbirths (as far as childbirth in this country can be considered normal anyway).

 

[Keepercjr]

Both pregnancies I saw the CF clinic every 3 months and saw my normal OB on the normal pregnancy schedule. I was also followed by a high risk OB every 6 weeks for an ultrasound to monitor baby's growth. I mostly saw the perinatologist as a favor to my OB since he was the one who wanted me to (not the CF team). Both pregnancies were fine though I did use IVs once while I was pregnant with my son. The CF team always told me just to let them know if I needed them to talk to my OB otherwise they just kind of left the pregnancy thing alone. My first pregnancy my OB was there for the delivery - I did NOT want the perinatologist to deliver me because they tend to be very over cautious (think about it - all they see are bad things all day long - they used to LOVE me in the office because there was nothing wrong with my pregnancy). As for my second pregnancy - well she was attended by a midwife at home <img src="">

I think you're fine seeing a regular OB. If the need arises, they can send you for a consult w/ a peri or they can consult one themselves.

leah - I agree there are potential complications w/ the pregnancy as far as possibly getting sick and needing IVs but I don't agree about complications w/ childbirth. The research I've read points to women w/ CF having "normal" childbirths (as far as childbirth in this country can be considered normal anyway).

 

[Keepercjr]

Both pregnancies I saw the CF clinic every 3 months and saw my normal OB on the normal pregnancy schedule. I was also followed by a high risk OB every 6 weeks for an ultrasound to monitor baby's growth. I mostly saw the perinatologist as a favor to my OB since he was the one who wanted me to (not the CF team). Both pregnancies were fine though I did use IVs once while I was pregnant with my son. The CF team always told me just to let them know if I needed them to talk to my OB otherwise they just kind of left the pregnancy thing alone. My first pregnancy my OB was there for the delivery - I did NOT want the perinatologist to deliver me because they tend to be very over cautious (think about it - all they see are bad things all day long - they used to LOVE me in the office because there was nothing wrong with my pregnancy). As for my second pregnancy - well she was attended by a midwife at home <img src="">
<br />
<br />I think you're fine seeing a regular OB. If the need arises, they can send you for a consult w/ a peri or they can consult one themselves.
<br />
<br />leah - I agree there are potential complications w/ the pregnancy as far as possibly getting sick and needing IVs but I don't agree about complications w/ childbirth. The research I've read points to women w/ CF having "normal" childbirths (as far as childbirth in this country can be considered normal anyway).