At 13 weeks, acquainting yourself with your healthcare provider and their protocols is a proactive step. Consider posing these queries to your OB-GYN during visits:
- Do you accept my health insurance? 💳
- Are you in solo practice, or part of a group? If it's a group, how consistent will my prenatal care provider be? 👩⚕️👨⚕️
- In solo practice, who provides coverage when you're unavailable? 🔄
- How can I reach you during business hours? ☎️
- Is there an after-hours emergency contact number? Who manages after-hours calls? 🌙📞
- Which hospital will handle my delivery? 🏥
- Who will oversee the delivery process? 👶
- What are your stances on anesthesia, episiotomy, alternative birthing positions, cesarean birth, and assisted vaginal delivery? 💉🤔
- Who is permitted to accompany me during delivery? 👩👩👧👦
These inquiries foster an understanding of the care you'll receive and ensure alignment with your provider's approach to pregnancy and childbirth. Embrace your curiosity – it's all part of readiness for the monumental day you meet your little one. 🌟