It's DoctorsDay! When it comes to finding an ob-gyn, meeting the candidates face-to-face is key. Come to the interview prepared with these top questions to select the right doctor for you:
Starting out on your pregnancy journey? Congrats! You’ve got 40 weeks ahead of you filled with excitement, anticipation and a probably a dash of anxiety. You’re bound to have questions and concerns as your body and baby undergo major changes, soto guide you through pregnancy and deliver your little one on the big day is an all-important task. Knowing the right questions to put to prospective doctors will help you narrow your search and select the right one for you.
• What are the after-hours policies? Are you available by phone or email for questions between visits, or is there a nurse who can provide advice and answers?• What are your views about pain medication during labor? About natural childbirth?• Do you perform episiotomies as a matter of course?• Are you comfortable working with a doula if I decide to hire one?• Did the doctor listen to your concerns and answer all your questions? Did you feel rushed during the interview?• Was the office clean?•...