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NotAPokemon1 OP t1_j141dtd wrote

Reply to comment by ljnj in Any recent moms? by NotAPokemon1

I don't believe you HAVE to give birth where they are, but you won't know any of the doctors. If I do switch places it's just for the birth I fully plan to stay with her until then.

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ljnj t1_j150wmt wrote

I’ve never heard of anyone doing this before. Does she know your plan? And why would you want to have a stranger - whoever happens to be on duty at the time - deliver your baby after building a relationship with your current OB? Are you taking all of your medical records with you? I would think the doctors who have privileges at the hospital you give birth in will give priority to their regular patients.

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NotAPokemon1 OP t1_j15ctm1 wrote

I'm actually meeting with her tomorrow to discuss it. Even if I do go to Newark where she is, she mentioned I may get delivered by a midwife I've never met before and not her. I'm more concerned with the facility itself and want as smooth a labor as possible. I live close to some great ones and to have to travel almost an hour while in active labor to one that seems less great doesn't seem like the best plan. I do see other mothers in chats talking about choosing different hospitals so I know it's possible.

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