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Pregnant- Help with first steps

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 17:42

Hi,

I am 7 weeks pregnant. This is my 2nd pregnancy as the first one ended in a miscarriage after 10 weeks. I would like to start my appointments but not sure where to start. I have read the postings on the forum and I think the American Hospital may be a good option for me as my insurance will pay everything. I called for an appointment and they can see me in 2 weeks. I don't really want to wait for 2 weeks and would like to have a scan and blood work earlier. Can I just go to FMC and get this done and then take it to the gyn? Also I am not sure if I should better go for an independant gyn and then have the delivery in the AH or go with the gyn at AH. Any pro's/con's?

Finally I know this has come up a couple fo times but if I were to go with an independant gyn, who could you ladies recommend? I am based from the Marina area and as said I think I would prefer the AH for delivery.

Many thanks in advance!!

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 22:59
Congrats! I'm basically in the same position as you! Also had a miscarriage last year, and am now nearly 18 wks. I had my 2 previous babies at AH and will most likely have this one there too. At the moment, I am seeing a gynae in the community at Infinity Clinic, Jumeira 3 - Dr Ekaterina. She is lovely, very reassuring, kind and professional. It's very convenient for me as I live in the area and she does all the scans herself and it is easy to get an appointment. I never wait more than 5 min to see her. Unfortunately, she does not deliver at AH, so I plan to switch to Dr Raj in my 3rd trimester. I really can't face driving down to AH for all my appointments and the unpredictable waiting times are a pain!
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 19:24
Congratulations on your pregnancy. I would definitely recommend Dr Rosalie Sant at Primavera Medical Centre in Healthcare City. She delivers at American, City and Welcare and her clinic is fantastic. The main benefit I saw in going to a clinic vs hospital for gyn appts was that I never had to wait a long time for appointments. She also did my first scan at 8 weeks as I had also miscarried previously. Just google Primavera Medical Centre for the contact details :)
 
 

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