Well, my GP doesn't want to manage me. And I don't know if it is serious enough to warrant an Ob. But... I don't think (correct me if I am wrong?) midwives know enough about depression to manage meds throughout a pregnancy. Sounds like maybe I need a new GP??? The GP said that it was both ivf and depression that makes me unsuitable for her care or for midwifery care. Sigh.
I agree with you a new gp might be what is needed. Ivf is definitely not an indicator for needing an ob. I think the continuity you would get from a shared care gp particularly post baby would be great. The midwife clinic can still consult a doctor anyway can't they? Or refer you to one.
Yeah my GP is really old fashioned. She doesn't really believe in IVF. I wanted to mutter something under my breath when she said that. I don't know why IVF means high risk but it's a view held by quite a few GP's. I have a trusted GP at work I will talk to. Perhaps just a once off appt to an Obs at my local hospital might sort out a treatment plan for the midwives to work with???
high risk for what is the question. what is it that she thinks an ob will do to mitigate or monitor that risk that a midwife won't? if something comes up during the pregnancy, you can always be referred to a specialist then.
i went through the 'high risk' cinic unneccessarily with my 1st pregnancy. lots of me educating drs on my condition with no benefit to me or baby.
TBH I'd consider it a gift that she does not want to do shared care. Are you able to shop around and find someone else - there is no point having a care provider with such a fundamental difference of opinion in regards to your needs.
I'd be making an appt with the midwives and see if you can get some recommendations for another GP who is more in line with you. Good luck!
I'm going to the early pregnancy assessment unit today, since you don't need a referral to that, and once they have me on record I'll ask them to refer me to the midwifery program. FX going the back road works .
It really peeves me to be put on the back foot against doctors so early in the pregnancy. She (GP) is making a mountain out of a molehill (and it's not even a molehill!).
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