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Q: What Would You Do?
asked by: jc2005 on September 10th, 2007
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ok as of today I am 40 weeks. Well Friday I called my doctor because I had a concern. I was bleeding a little when I wiped, but when she called me back she made the comment " I was going to be her one that cries wolf all the time". This is my 1st pregnancy its not like I know what is going on. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestons on what I should do. Its bad enough I'm in pain everyday cause of the pressure on my hip and all she wants to do is give narcotics. Please HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
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chrissy721
replied on September 10th, 2007
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She doesn't sound like a very awesome doctor. I'd fire that lady and get one that does what she's paid to do. My doctor would have told me that to be sure there's nothing wrong, go to the ER and get checked out. He never would have made such a rude comment to me, especially since he' knows it's my first pregnancy.
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AyaMiyaki
replied on September 10th, 2007
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Well, how often are you calling her? If you're calling her every few days or so, she probably will start to get annoyed. I'm not saying she's right in doing so, but she IS human. Then again, if you ever have questions that's exactly what you need to do - call your doctor. If she gets annoyed, that's her problem.

But I don't think you should find a new doctor. You're right at the homestretch, and you don't want some strange person who doesn't know you or your history delivering your baby. Let this doctor deliver you, and then if you want, don't use them again in the future. Also, if what s/he said is really bothering you, next time you see them, let them know that you heard what they said and that it really bothered you. Maybe they were just having a bad day and it slipped out, or maybe they didn't think it would hurt your feelings.

Good luck.
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jc2005
replied on September 10th, 2007
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I never call her but when I have a appointment I do ask questions... Like I should have the right to do.
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Mabel
replied on September 10th, 2007
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You do have a right to feel comfortable with your doctor. If you don't like her, you can change doctors. Is this the first time you've had difficulties with her?
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tululabell
replied on September 10th, 2007
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at this point it may be hard to switch Dr's but she does sound awfully rude. i have an extensive chart from going in several more times than i really needed to because i was so paranoid... my Drs just keep telling me i am fine and to stop worrying Smile
but i am 38 weeks and my Dr told me to go in if i have heavy bleeding (not just when i wipe) or contractions 5 minutes apart, if the baby is not moving properly or my water breaks. so if it is just when you are wiping then i wouldn't worry too much, you are probably dilating and it is breaking blood vessels, which is good! but you can always call the labor and deilvery of your hospital too and ask them.
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AyaMiyaki
replied on September 10th, 2007
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jc2005 wrote:
I never call her but when I have a appointment I do ask questions... Like I should have the right to do.


Hmm... maybe she was just having one of those days then. I'm not excusing what she said to you - it was beyond rude. Maybe next time you see her you should mention that it upset you and that you want to feel comfortable asking her questions. She might not even realise that what she said hurt your feelings, or that she even said it.
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