Choosing your OB Doctor

Choosing and OB doctor was sort of dilemma for Neil and me. I had a number of choices from Ob doctors who have been close to me since I’m working for almost 5 years in the hospital. We weighed the pros and cons and decided that Dr. Nerissa De Jesus will be my official OB. Earlier that month, in a conversation with Dr. De Jesus, I remember asking her if we need to have workups for me to conceive since we really wanted to have a baby already. She even mentioned me a number of fertility doctors that I can consult since I have a range of diseases that might affect conception. When I texted her that Sunday after I learned I was pregnant, she immediately told me to have a check up on Monday.

Like me, she was surprised that I was able to conceive so fast. It was like a normal conversation, no fear, at ease and comfortable. Nothing much of too many forms but she took note of my existing medical conditions. She computed that Expected Date of Delivery (EDD) which is February 25, 2012. She scheduled me for a number of lab tests (CBC, Urinalysis, Hep B surface antigen), transvaginal ultrasound and asked me start taking prenatal vitamins (OBMax), folic acid and Duphaston.  I believe a good doctor-patient relationship is a must for this period of time.

Apart from family support, consulting a doctor who can answer your queries even through text messages especially if you are unsure of what to do is a must!

xoxo,

mommy kitty