The gynecologist is a very important professional for the pregnant woman. It is, neither more nor less, the person to whom we entrust the follow-up of our pregnancy and the birth of our baby. It must be a doctor with whom the woman feels comfortable and safe.
I have no doubt that gynecologists are very well prepared from a medical point of view, but there is another aspect that is no less important that has to do with the emotional and with the feeling that the wishes of future parents are respected, which is not always cover. We will comment seven signs that tell you to change gynecologists.
It makes you wait too long
With the gynecologist who took my pregnant women, I had to wait at least an hour, something that made me very desperate. I understand that the care of pregnant women can be very unpredictable (if one goes into labor, she must dedicate herself to it), but the long waitings seem to me to be disrespectful to the patient.
I do not think that waiting means that a doctor is good and therefore very requested. It is a matter of quality of care. Therefore If your gynecologist makes you wait more than two hours every time you have an appointment, it's time to think about a change.
Doesn't remember your name
It is normal that he does not remember the names of all women, he attends to many pregnant women, but unless we see that he makes the effort and that he remembers it over the months.
He personalized and close treatment It is a fundamental point in the care of the pregnant woman. If it makes you feel that you are only a medical history number, I would consider looking for a closer professional.
Does not inform you properly
The pregnant woman does not deserve a two-hour wait in the waiting room and a 10-minute consultation (tension, weight, rapid ultrasound and outside). A good gynecologist should inform and answer all questions that may arise to future parents.
If it tells you to look for it on the internet instead of explaining questions about your pregnancy, it is a bad sign.
He doesn't know the details of your pregnancy
Again the personalized treatment we talked about before. Because we can forgive him for not remembering your name, but not forgetting matters related to the development of your pregnancy, as if you are expecting a boy or a girl, or have had a problem in the previous pregnancy.
I could make you feel that you are not involved enough, and even somewhat insecure. Maybe it's time to change.
They don't have the same tuning
It is crucial that you feel comfortable with your gynecologist, that you trust him (or her) and feel safe in his hands. He will accompany you for nine months to culminate with one of the most important days of your life, the birth of your baby.
You must feel that respect your decisions and they go in the same tune As for what you want for your delivery. If not, look for a gynecologist who understands your requests before the delivery arrives.
Doesn't listen to you
The pregnant woman is not a container that carries a baby inside. If you feel that it is only going to what it is going to (control the evolution of the baby) and does not listen to your doubts or that minimizes your worriesIt is also a bad sign.
Order unnecessary tests
If it is already the time of pregnancy it generates concern, an excess of medical tests It can make the pregnant woman feel more anxious than normal.
Of course, many are necessary and routine, but if you think that you order numerous studies without medical justification, talk to your gynecologist about the subject or change your professional.
You don't have to settle for the gynecologist who touched you if you don't feel comfortable with him (or her). Surely there is a professional out there with whom you will feel more secure and understood. Has it happened to you? Have you changed or are you considering changing gynecologists?
