I'm looking for a female OB/GYN in Provo for my 2nd pregnancy. My first labor/delivery experience was nightmare and my doctor was a jerk, hoping that 2nd time around will go smoother with a woman. I'm type 1 diabetic so an OB who specializes in high risk pregnancies would be GREAT but not vital. Thanks:)
I ended up going to the Mt. Timpanogos Women's Health Center for my pregnancy. Though midwives aren't certified to manage high risk pregnancies, I was assured that they could co-manage my pregnancy with the OBs in the office... much later I was informed that the malpractice insurance they carry won't allow midwives to take any part in my pregnancy. It was a huge disappointment, however I am very happy with the OBs (even though they are all male!) and I do think I made the right choice.
Shelly Savage at Grandview Family Medical. She delivered my niece and my sister in law was very pleased with her. She has been our family doctor at times and we really like her. There is another woman on her staff who I can't remember the name of at the moment but I have seen her for various things (non-pregnancy) and really like her. They do not take Medicaid though. Good luck!
I am looking for one too...can you tell us who the woman doctor in Provo was-so we stay clear?
I also recommend Shelly Savage. I haven't delivered with her before, but I've heard lots of good things about her, and am currently seeing her for my 2nd pregnancy. She's very comfortable to talk to, has several of her own kids, so has experience on both ends of the delivery table. Since she is a family practice doctor who specializes in OB/GYN and pediatrics, I'm not sure how they handle high risk pregnancies.
For some reason I've heard negative reviews of women OB's including in Provo, that they are more cold and rigid than men. I would personally recommend the Mt Timpanogos Women's Health Clinic, and the midwives there. They also have doctors, but I can't review them from personal experience. They have a female dr there, and the staff like her a lot. I'm not sure of my friend's OB but she also had a nightmarish exp w/ a female OB in Provo, which makes me nervous for you. Basically what she learned from that is if you feel uncomfortable before the birth don't hesitate to change your caregiver asap.
The midwives deliver at Mt. Timp, and American Fork. I've delivered at both hospitals, and I had a great experience and recommend AF more, and neither were too far to drive from Provo (in intense labor, only 2 contractions :) They can tell you if they can assist you based on your needs being diabetic.
I don't mean to be negative on your request for a woman, I'm sure there are good ones out there. I live in Springville and I know there's one here on 400 S and about 400 East. She also has a midwife in her practice. You can call and do free consults with whichever practitioners you are checking out.
I would recommend a doula so you have a supportive woman there with you helping you through the experience. I think hiring a doula is the most important tangible thing you can do to prepare for childbirth. Also that can smooth rough edges of having a male OB or a female that isn't quite as motherly and nice.
For example, my dr wouldn't let me in water during my first labor, but i later learned a doula convinced that same dr to let her client in the water during labor, so basically i needed an advocate. My second labor was even better and wonderful w/ one so I'm not going back!
good luck I hope you have a great experience this time! I recommend the book, "Birthing from Within" to help you heal from your last birth and have positive feelings for your next.
Heather Harrison takes medicaid, and I found her to be very supportive of my decisions as a parent/patient - willing to talk things out, explain, etc. I haven't delivered with her, but I know she does deliver babies, and as a general doctor I think she's quite good. I've also heard really wonderful things about Shelley Savage.
