quick question..NWR

dh and i are trying to conceive. im looking in my insurance book for doctors..What is the type of doctor i would need when i find out i am pregnant? It is not a gyno right? i figured i would go to planned parenthood to confirm my pregnancy when it comes..but i want to establish a regular doctor...any suggestions? also anyone have any recommendations of those type of doctors around suffolk area? TIA GIRLS!!

you'll need an obstitrition (sp?)
i go to an OB/GYN (she's an obstrition and a gyno)
i live in nassau, but i love my dr. FM if u want her info.

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Posted by Blu-ize

You've never been to a gynecologist? Do you have a family doctor that you can go to for a referral?

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no i OF COURSE I HAVE BEEN TO A GYNO ..i am so baby illiterate..i thought you had to go to a different doctor during your pregnancy. actually i usually go to planned parenthood for checkups.

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Posted by lishbone

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Posted by Blu-ize

You've never been to a gynecologist? Do you have a family doctor that you can go to for a referral?

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no i OF COURSE I HAVE BEEN TO A GYNO ..i am so baby illiterate..i thought you had to go to a different doctor during your pregnancy. actually i usually go to planned parenthood for checkups.

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please don't take this the wrong way..I'm really laughing when I say this and I mean it only as a funny: Didn't you see the pics and other pregnancy stuff around the docs office when you went for your check ups?

My docs office is full of that stuff everywhere! It's like a baby mecca!

BTW-I have a really great doc for you if you need a referral. I wish you lots of luck trying to conceive.

First, best of luck to you and your DH!!!

There are a few in West Islip at the South Bay OB/GYN where I go. It's right on Montauk Hwy by La Grange. FM if you want more info!

yup! if you have gyno you go to regularly, just go to them when you are pregnant- you just go to them more often... part of their certification is in obstetrics, which is pregnancy and child birth.... thats probably the other name you were thinking of... have fun!!

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Posted by lishbone

dh and i are trying to conceive. im looking in my insurance book for doctors..What is the type of doctor i would need when i find out i am pregnant? It is not a gyno right? i figured i would go to planned parenthood to confirm my pregnancy when it comes..but i want to establish a regular doctor...any suggestions? also anyone have any recommendations of those type of doctors around suffolk area? TIA GIRLS!!

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You want an OB/GYN. My doc is in Pt. Jeff area and is fabulous. FM me for more info.

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Posted by thefirstlady

You need a Ob/Gyn. I see Gen Kraus, she's nurse practitioner. But she works for Dr. Brian McKenna at Contemporary Women's Care in Smithtown. I highly recommend both! PS - my dad is a doctor, so I check w/ him before I see ANYONE!

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The only problem with this group is that they make you wait (last time i waited 2 hours) and kept changing my appointment

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Posted by cindyandkevin

First, best of luck to you and your DH!!!

There are a few in West Islip at the South Bay OB/GYN where I go. It's right on Montauk Hwy by La Grange. FM if you want more info!

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That's where I go too. Long waits, but they're pretty nice.

If you have insurance, I would go to a regular office. Planned Parenthood is a wonderful organization, but primarily for those without insurance or those needing immediate care they cannot get from a doctor. They do give regular appointments, but you don't really need the services they offer if you have insurance. I volunteered at Planned Parenthood in college, so I'm familiar with their policies.

I'd do some research before you start trying to conceive...Not just on the type of doctor, though you should look into that, but just all the general info. You kind of imply it's all new to you, and it's such a scary, overwhelming time that a little research can't hurt!