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ljnj t1_j150wmt wrote

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

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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