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[-]Anyone have a recommendation for a great obgyn in NYC (manhattan)? Bonus points for a male doctor.
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No, I love him and I loved the hospital. But UB tends to favor the Lenox Hills and doctors on NY's Best Doctor's lists.
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OR: He was great to me during my miscarriages. Very caring without being dismissive, like my first OB was. At the same time, he was also clear in that these things do happen. He was with me the minute I went in the hospital during labor and continuously checked on me for all 26 hours of it. On a regular annual checkup, he called me himself with the (normal) results. I agree with the PP that he is very caring, patient, and kind.
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[-]I'm 7 weeks, 35years old, with first pregnancy. I'm looking for a new OBGYN b/c I've been really unhappy w/my current one for years, just too lazy to change. I'd like to deliver with no drugs, in a supportive environment, but am leaning towards having an OB & Doula vs. midwife because I'm concerned about making sure I have the best medical prenatal care before delivery, but want to have someone who supports natural birth for the actual event. I'm healthy, haven't had a 1st appointment so don't know if I'm high risk (other than being 35). Any thoughts on if OB/Doula vs. Midwife is better option?
30 replies [ Reply | Watch | MoreIf you are in NY, I had a great experience using Sandy Woods, a midwife who delivers at Roosevelt in the birthing center. She works out of the same office as Dr Moritz, who does high risk, has a great ultrasound in his office etc, so you can see both of them at the same time. He is an absolute sweetheart -- funny, kind and a very good doctor. I saw him twice through my last pg when I had placenta previa that had to be monitored, but saw Sandy the rest of the time
[ Reply | More ]Thank you for the reco. I've heard of Sandy & Dr. Moritz... I'm probably being a baby about this (no pun intended), but I'm not sure how I'll feel about delivering naturally with a male doctor. I kind of want someone who has been through the experience, but I'm probably being silly. Did you deliver in the Birthing Center? What was your experience? Also, I've read that there are no fetal monitors which freaks me out. I want to go drug-free, but not completely technology free.
[ Reply | More ]Dr. Moritz is absolutely wonderful. To be honest, it's with one of the midwives in his practice that I had a not so great experience.
[ Reply | More ]dr moritz does not deliver at the birth center-sandy and the 3 other midwives that work w/her deliver at the birth center-they consult w/dr moritz if needed during the pregnancy and transfer up to the l&d unit if needed during labor where there are lots of doctors/technology, etc on call if needed.
[ Reply | More ]No there are monitors, and you are prepped for a drip if needed etc. Do you feel uncomfortable about make doctors in general, and would prefer a woman? I delivered twice in the birthing center, but because there were no complications, Dr Moritiz did not deliver, Sandy Woods did. He just gave me a few sonograms, checked me out once or twice when I got bronchitis, things like that. It is great knowing that he is in the office next door if needed. If my placenta pre via had not cleared in the 7th month, then he would have been doing my c-section for example.
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One other question...since I am 35 (going 36) is it better to book an appointment w/Dr Moritz first, and tell them I'd like to use a midwife, or is it better to get an appointment w/the midwife? I haven't had my first appointment yet so haven't had any bloodwork etc done yet. Currently have an appointment set with my current OB who I am not a fan of, and would love to just start the process fresh w/whoever my new "team" is. :)
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I'm in your shoes, but was not happy with midwifes. they are frequently dismissive of your concerns, and refused to give me an ultrasound after a miscarriage (turned out I still had fetal tissue). They take an "everything is normal" approach, when at 35+, a lot of times they aren't. you're at an increased risk for birth defects which may require a lot of testing, and you probably want someone to keep an eye out for a healthy baby, not just a drug-free delivery.
[ Reply | More ]Midwives generally do not like to do unnecessary tests or ultrasounds because no one knows the long term effects of all these tests. I had 2 ultrasounds (at 11 and 20 weeks) and a few of my friends thought I was insane. But my midwife was amazing and didn't need anything but her hands to tell how big the baby was or where the head was. If you're not into that, go with an OB.
[ Reply | More ]Thx for your feedback. I usually lean on the side of least invasive approach when it comes to my own health, and am generally not neurotic, but now that I'm pregnant (and it's my first) I'm feeling really torn. I almost want the best medicine has to offer up UNTIL the delivery, at which point I want to be able to control my own labor, go drug-free, but also know that the baby is being monitored closely in the event that something goes wrong that can't be easily detected. I know, I sound crazy and like I'm talking out both sides but I have to think I'm not alone feeling this way? :) That said, it sounds like a midwife who is partnered with a great OBGYN is prob the best bet for me? Does anyone have any other suggestions in addition to Sandy...
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Midwives are experts on prenatal care, childbirth and all of the reproductive organs. And the vast majority of midwives much prefer having their patients labor and deliver with no drugs. You really have to search for a doctor that is completely comfortable letting a woman labor without interventions and on her body's timetable.
[ Reply | More ]Try Dr. Shulina at Roosevelt hospitals. You need to call now to make sure you can get in the practice. http://www.yelp.com/biz/zhanna-rutstein-shulina-md-new-york
[ Reply | More ]Thank you all for your wonderful replies so far! I am in NYC and have been leaning towards St. Luke's Roosevelt (if I went the midwife route), or Cornell for the OB/Doula route. However, I've heard that a lot of ppl "plan" to use the birthing center but many times don't get to use it for one reason or another (not enough staff, in labor too long etc). So I feel like if I'm just gonna end up in L&D anyway, I'd rather be someplace w/exceptional care. That said, I've heard Cornell no longer allows doulas, and I expect I would have no chance doing naturally w/o one there. Why do they make this so hard on us to figure out? :) The other caveat... I need an OB or DR that takes Aetna.
[ Reply | More ]i am a health care person and have a lot of friends who are midwives and delivered both my kids at SLR w/midwives-first w/Sandy Woods, second w/Sylvie Blaustein. If you want natural childbirth-go w/midwives-you will get excellent prenatal care-midwives spend tons of time w/their patients and provide excellent care during the pregnancy-if something comes up-hi risk-they co-manage you w/a doctor-this happened to me when i had gest diabetes w/db #2-saw the hi risk docs at the hosp to manage the diabetes, saw midwives too for prenatal visits and still was able to deliver w/midwife on the regular l&d floor (had db #1 at birth center-awesome place). most ob's are geared towards using interventions and managing things medically which lowers the ch...
[ Reply | More ]I don't live in NYC, but I had a natural childbirth with a midwife in a hospital. I didn't at all feel that my prenatal care was compromised (although I saw an OBGYN until the third trimester). I didn't have a doula but DH was a very active birth partner. It might be hard to gauge now how your DH will be when the time comes, but if he's actively participating now and really into it, you might not need that extra person there.
[ Reply | More ]you saw an OBGYN for two thirds of your pregnancy. No wonder you didn't think your prenatal care was compromised by seeing a midwife to deliver.
[ Reply | More ]I wouldn't have minded seeing the midwife through the whole PG. That's just how they do it where I live. FWIW I wasn't examined by a doctor from the moment my water broke to 6 weeks after birth, and that was fine with me. If I had had complications, I would have been seen by a doctor.
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Thanks again to everyone for their feedback. It helps to "talk things through" with others who have experience. I've decided to book consults with Dr. Moritz, and Dr. Amy Huang. I think with my first, I'm still a bit nervous about going with a midwife completely, but from what I've heard Dr. Moritz and Huang are both supportive of natural birth, as is SLR, so I feel like that is the best option for me at this time. Despite the fact that all of my friends have delivered at Cornell, NYU & Mt. Sinai...all amazing hospitals, with incredible doctors, I think I'm leaning towards SLR, OB & a doula.
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[-]Can anybody recommend an obgyn or midwife at St. Lukes Roosevelt? thank you!
50 replies [ Reply | Watch | MoreMy OB is with Roosevelt. Kurt Christopher and Shawna Hedley. There is also Dr Sean O'Henry in their practice. All very nice. 212-599-4400
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I love them, too. They are all great, especially Hedley and O'Henry. Though their office staff stinks. Sometimes I had to call afterhours even to get a message through to them, and I had a high risk pregnancy. The doctors apologized for their staff on more than one occasion. Their nurses are great, though. They are totally supportive of natural birth and also VBACs.
[ Reply | More ]i've been a long time patient of this practice, even before i was pregnant - they really hurt themselves by not having a better staff. the billing and office staff are horrific. and there is only one woman at the front desk that will potentially be polite. love the docs, but when you're needing to go to a place every 4 weeks, the rudeness is more than i could handle.
[ Reply | More ]A friend of mine recommended Dr. Hedley. Although I've heard nightmare stories about their front desk, I could overlook it for the right DR. Do you know if she is supportive of natural births? Or would collaborate with a midwife or doula? I know she doesn't deliver in the birthing center.
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It's called Midwifery of Manhattan, and while I had some issues (really, with "the system" more than them), I think it's the best you can find, and they were *totally* there during my labor and delivery. They take a ton of time w/ you at appointments, rarely a wait, etc. There are four of them, which has its plusses and minusses, but more plusses, I think. I think they no longer take insurance directly at all (I got in under the wire since I was already a patient, but they were phasing out taking it last year), but I would definitely consider them anyway, figure out if it would be doable for you. As I said, I think they're the best you're gonna do w/ a hospital birth. Their number is 212-957-3006 (you can also find out from the birth center...
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Sandra Woods CertifiedNurse Midwife - The Birthing Center at St Luke's Roosevelt. She is simply excellent AND wonerful!
[ Reply | More ]Katrina Bradley, although she's out on maternity leave until October so if you're pregnant now, you would end up with 1 of her 2 partners, Anna Rhee and I don't know the new one's name, until Bradley returns in Oct.
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I'm the original OR; I had a mixed experience with Rhee. She is certainly competent, no question there. But she had a moment of bad judgment while I was in labor, and it made me not like her so much, even though everything turned out fine.
[ Reply | More ]gotcha. its a very personal decision, but i always felt well-cared for and respected with her.
[ Reply | More ]I did too, until I was in active labor (could hardly talk, still at home, had been 3 cm for 5 days, 2nd db) and I refused to promise to allow her to rupture my membranes if not progressing. So she told me that she would stay at home until she heard back from the resident in triage about how far along I was (I wanted a BC birth). In the end, she apparently had 2nd thoughts immediately after hanging up with me and drove to hospital, which was good because baby was born 40 min after I arrived at the hospital.
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I go to Dr. Margarita Oliveras there, I really like her, she is pretty new there. Very nice and not a weight Nazi like I heard the other ones were.
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Dr. Bradley's partners are Dr. Rhee (mixed reviews, as above) and Dr. Oliveres (people love her). They have a new partner from St. Vincent's, not sure what her name is. I LOVE Dr. Bradley, and Dr. Oliveres seems great (just met her for my OB introductions around the practice). FYI, 212-603-4173, 330 East 58th St, Suite 310. On another note, I would NOT advise Dr. Jacques Moritz, another OB/GYN who has his own practice, but also delivers at SLR.
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Sorry, but I have to disagree with you. I think she stepped over the line and was clearly trying to pressure me into doing something that I was not comfortable with. I stood my ground (IN THE MIDDLE OF active labor!), and she didn't want to make an unnecessary drive from her home in Rockland County to the hospital (even though that's part of her freaking job description). I think she realized that she should be at the hospital as soon as we hung up, which is why she immediately drove in. Everyone has screw ups, and this one was harmless, but it left a bad taste in my mouth, to be honest.
[ Reply | More ]Hey, you had this experience and i didn't, of course your view is what matters. its just very different from my experience. (was no other doc in the practice on call/in the hospital?)
[ Reply | More ]Bradley was my OB, but it was a Sunday night and Rhee was on call (Rhee and I had already spoken Sat morning because I had a lot of contractions overnight on Friday and wanted to let her know what was happening). I have to say that once she was at the hospital, she was just fine, and when db's heartrate suddenly dropped, she handled it really well. As I said originally, my feelings about her are mixed.
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another vote for Dr. Bradley. Rhee delivered me and ironically I wasn't too keen on her after I got to meet her the first time (ironically, the day I delivered and guess who was on call...) but in the end, she truly pulled through for me. you just have to take what she says with a grain of salt, imo. everyone else in that practice, i loved after i met them. but again, Rhee really pulled through for me.
[ Reply | More ]West Care on 92 and CPW. Lurie, Clarke, Brown. Really wonderful, amazing doctors. All female practice. Clarke delivered my ds. I really adore them.
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[-]Is it rude to ask friends "are you pregnant"? I am just six weeks and will likely announce at end of first tri. Friends (close and distant) keep asking me and I am beginning to think maybe I am being overly sensitive? Talk to me...let me hear what others think.
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I would ESPESCIALLY not ask someone who I know is trying bc that can be so stressful for them if they've been trying for a while.
[ Reply | More ]then they should not be telling people they are trying if they do not want to be asked or to talk about it - I have friends that would be offended if you did not ask - so damned if you do and damned if you dont
[ Reply | More ]Exactly. These people are friends you've chosen to disclose this aspect of your life to. If you don't want people to ask don't tell them. If you are indeed fat, their rudeness is the awakening you obviously need.
[ Reply | More ]I never chose to disclose anything. They nosily asked when are you having kids....are you trying? How long have you been trying? Are you pregnant? ("uh no")...are you sure you're not pregnant and just not telling us? These are all verbatim questions, fyi
[ Reply | More ]wow, you have rude friends - only the friends I have mentioned ttc to have ever asked me how it is going
[ Reply | More ]I think I do, unfortunately. And what if I told you one friend asked me if I was pregnant over brunch... A brunch where they decided to formally announce THEIR pregnancy? True story. Happened last month and I still haven't been able to get this bad taste out of my month. Trying not to let it get to me. Dh keeps encouraging me to stay happy and relaxed. :) he's the best.
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i think your friends are super sensitive. not being asked if they are trying or if they are pregnant? i mean grow up. that's like getting upset if your friend doesn't notice you lost weight or have better skin (after some procedure)? those people are just crying for attention. i feel bad for you having friends like that.
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OP here: exactly. I agree. It blows my mind grown adults r so clueless and lack self awareness.
[ Reply | More ]I was agreeing with someone's response above but dont agree with those that say the nosey ones r not in the wrong. They ARE wrong. And just to b clear, I never told them we were trying. They again asked me!,, and to let you know where my frustration comes from, I tell them I am not pregnant cuz I am not ready to announce) buy their response is "c'mon... U r gregnant". So they won't even give me a chance to keep my pregnancy under wraps.
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Is it rude to ask a friend "Are you pregnant?"...i dunno, rude is a strong word but it's a little tactless and you're being a little insensitive. I mean, there's a reason why they haven't told you yet, so why would you ask them?? Most people don't actually confirm or make the official announcement until 13 weeks around first trimester.
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as a blanket statement, it is rude. but if you are say a big drinker and you are at dinner and opt not to drink at all it's a big flag. order a glass of wine and sip.
[ Reply | More ]I've been in the same position twice, and except for mt BFF whom I talk to daily about evrthg, I always find this annoying. It puts the person in a position of having to choose between telling you smthg that they obviously don't want to share with you (or else they would) or lying. I never ask ppl this if I suspect it... It's so personal and everyone knows that it's common not to share until 12 weeks so why pry? So annoying.
[ Reply | More ]Not to scare you, because this won't happen to you, but I miscarried at 7 weeks and since then several people have asked me when I'm having a baby or hinting that they think I'm pregnant. I had told a few very close friends, basically only people who I'd want support from if something went wrong. Being asked about it by anyone else feels intrusive.
[ Reply | More ]I would like a good answer for this too. Have been in the position where I was asked when no fetal heartbeat and waiting for scheduled D&C, so yes I guess technically I was still pg but since it was dead then no, and I don't want to discuss, and it's really none or your business anyway.
[ Reply | More ]If you told them that you were trying, then it's not surprising they're asking you. In that case, just say, "No, still trying." If you haven't told them you were TTC, just say, "No, but hopefully someday."
[ Reply | More ]I feel like the majority here agree that you shouldn't ask if your friend is pregs. Just google it and you'll get ur answer. And see my post earlier... I never announced to anyone I was trying. They again ASKED me! Bottom line is pregnancy is personal..there are ups and downs with the journey so as a general rule, you should respect privacy.
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Focus on that it is nice that they care and want to share your joy, but protect your privacy. A good answer would be,"I'll let you know when I am" - I had a few miscarriages and did not discuss my pregnancies until I was ready to do so. I would only tell people I would know that I would lean on if I had a miscarriage. I didn't even tell my Mom until pretty far along for a few of my pregnancies.
[ Reply | More ]Rude may be a slightly strong word but it's a known fact that it's incredibly IMPOLITE. Why else would there be such a things as "couples announcing"? Couples always collectively decide when to make the big announcement so why would you want to beat them to it and ask them to confirm your suspicions? It's like you're ruining their chance to make that special announcement. Not sure why you are posting this though..you can just google it and you'll get your answer.
[ Reply | More ]Yes it's rude. Such a no brainer. I had one friend defend herself by saying " but I'm close to her...why can't I ask?". And my response was "well if she WANTED you to know, she would have told you".
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[-]delivering at st.luke's roosevelt v weill cornell - opinions? thx!
14 replies [ Reply | Watch | MoreL&D at Roosevelt was great the two times I was there. Meh on post-partum, but post-partum kind of sux everywhere.
[ Reply | More ]st lukes-crunchy, birthing center etc. cornell-if over 35 will not walk out of there w/o being cut.
[ Reply | More ]I am a cornell-lover. they got me pregnant with my twins, kept me pregnant and L&D was great. maternity ward SUCKED. horrible experience.
[ Reply | More ]I've heard that Cornell has a way high rate of c sections and episiotomy. Don't know the stats for SLR.
[ Reply | More ]About 50% of Cornell pregnancies are high risk. It would be very surprising if they didn't have very high procedural rates. Much anecdotal evidence suggests that they are more inclined to intervention than SLR , but I don't think the statistics are useful due to the unusual patient population at Cornell. We are currently wrestling with this same choice: Cornell (Sidney Wu) vs. SLR (Amy Huang). We have the Roosevelt tour next week and have already taken the Cornell "virtual" tour.
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I had two great deliveries and post-partum care at Cornell. Currently expecting my third, and wouldn't think of switching. Will try it without epidural, and ob is supportive.
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Dr. Owen Davis at Cornell (most all of the Cornell doctors are amazing, but I felt Dr. Davis was truly extraordinary).
[ Reply | More ]ITA he has "the touch" i got pregnant naturally after going to see him, after being told by another re that i would NEVER get pregnant, not even thru ivf.
[ Reply | More ]I read your post concerning Davis and helping you get preg. Could you email me at ally26@aol.com so I could ask you some q's? I 've also seen him once.
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i had spandorfer and would not recommend and cannot speak for all the docs at cornell but it's like cattle going through the clinic. i felt like just a number. he doesn't explain anything to me and if i ask a question, he gets defensive and doesn't explain anything except to say "it's your age! old eggs". note: i just tried iui a few times and unsuccessfully, not ivf yet and not likely with him. there were visits when he didn't even say "hi, how r u". finally, i should have known something was not right when he gave me a breast exam at my first appt. how does that relate to infertility??? moving on...
[ Reply | More ]I agree. Dr. Spandover doesn't care anymore and it's extremely in his apathetic attitude. This facility doesn't test for other factors eithe suck as natural killer cells, immunology issues etc (which is what I have). And yes, Spandover feels you up which made me uncomfortable and skeptical and was totally unnecessary.
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[ Reply | More ]Reproductive Medical Associates. Mt. Sinai. Very good, bit of a factory feel, but all of them are. I see Alan Copperman, who I really love to the point of crush hood. We've done 4 cycles with them, one ds, one mc, one blank. I'm 40 and will be giving them one more try. Have thought about switching to Cornell, but not sure it's worth it or would make a lick of difference.
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Really? I thought Columbia was disorganized. I liked the doctors but the support staff seemed clueless. I would not have gone there except that they take my insurance. For someone who is self-funding (ie not insurance) I would recommend Cornell or NYU.
[ Reply | More ]Anyone knows the best stats of RMA,Columbia,Cornell/NYU? I met terrable staff at Columbia..(doctors seem nice,though)Or anyone knows the best Dr at columbia?I wonder if I should continue at Columbia...
[ Reply | More ]www.sart.org. This gives all stats. But beware. The better clinincs (cornell&nyu but especially cornell) success rates tend to be understated because they get and take the tougher cases- women who due to their multiple failures elsewhere have lower odds of getting pregnant. Some of the clinics with really high success rates screen out patients early on to avoid a drop in their success rates.
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Steven Spandorfer Cornell. Agree 100% with above poster. I went to him to get pg w #1 and #2. Not only is he one of the top fertility drs he has an amazing bedside manner. He is easy to talk to and you can tell he really cares. My dh and I both felt so comfortable with him. I can not speak highly enough about him.
[ Reply | More ]I went to a RSofNY in Brooklyn and they have screwed up my system. I was incredibly regular, a 28 day cycle and ovulated always on the 12th day. It has now been 40 days since my last period and I've called the office numerous time to ask what I should do, no reply. I have appointments at the following, Dr Chung at Cornell - Dr Grundfeld at RMA and Dr Park at Columbia. Can anyone tell me if they have any experience with any of these doctors? It's not just trying to get pregnant, it's also the stress of finding the right doctor and receiving the best care - ugh
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[-]Any thoughts on the MaterniT21 blood test, offered in NJ? It checks for DS, but can only be taken with a "prescription" from a NJ doctor.....
17 replies [ Reply | Watch | MoreThis test was just launched in October of this year. It is available to whomever wants to pay for it, so not sure why you think it has to be a NJ doctor. Unless of course the company has yet to finalize their NY licensure (NY requires special licensure for laboratories that other states do not) and therefore cannot be ordered by a NY doctor at this time. This test is still a risk assessment tool (and only for Down syndrome). It has both a false positive and a false negative rate. The company is sEquenome. There is more info on their website. If you want 100% yes or no answer you'll have to have a chromosome analysis by amnio or CVS. If you're comfortable with risk assessment (and a lab that just opened 6wks ago) then MaterniT21 may b...
[ Reply | More ]Insurance picks up most of it, but only with a script from a NJ doctor that I take to the NJ lab.
[ Reply | More ]It doesn't matter if insurance covers it or not unless you understand the information that you get from the test. It is again a risk assessment. The only way to know for certain re: Downs syndrome is chromosome analysis (or prenatal microarray). If you're comfortable with risk assessment it may be a reasonable test (although again, the test is brand new and I don't think the lab has a history of doing clinical diagnosis). If you're conisdering it you should talk to a genetic counselor, not your OB.
[ Reply | More ]"risk assessment" is probably the wrong term. Just want to clarify that I mean this test has a false positive rate as well as a false negative rate. Please be advised of it's limitations.
[ Reply | More ]you made a comment about why I think it has to be a NJ doctor and I explained why. the only way I will do it is if insurance covers it, but thanks for giving your advice re: the test itself.
[ Reply | More ]I think you really need to research this test more before you make a decision. Insurance coverage should be a factor perhaps but the not primary in prenatal genetic testing decisions. also think you have some things mixed up, just because your insurance only covers it if it is ordered by a NJ doctor doesn't mean that this is true for everyoen. Everyone's health care policy is differrnt.
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[ Reply | More ]You are missing my point. Figure out what information the test gives you and whether or not you want that information and will be satisfied with that information. THEN decide if it is worth it to you based on the cost/insurance coverage. Geez. You're a difficult persont o deal with. You asked for opinons on the TEST not on the payment plan. You're not even intersted in what the etst is all about, just arguing about insurance and coverage. You're a pill. I was just trying to help you. Truly, you're a pill.
[ Reply | More ]Frankly you don't know what you're talking about. The test is availabe in 20metropolitan areas int eh US. Other people can have the test done, but obviously the doctor ordering has to be licesnced int he state where he/she is practicine. NYCity must not be one of the avialable areas (most likely due to weird NYState licensing rules for genetic testing) but NJ is. so the doctor ordering it has to be licensed in NJ. However, I can get the test here in Chicago and my friend had it done last week in CA. Insurance can cover it or not cover it as they see fit. EVERYONE's insurance plan is different.
[ Reply | More ]Just to clarify for all of you, Diagnostic testing goes through a similar approval process as do pharmaceuticals. They are not governed by the FDA but rather CLIA. Typically when a diagnostic is approved by CLIA, 49 states yield to that approval and allow availability in their state. New York, however, requires it's own seperate approval process. This process can take as long as a year after the diagnostic test is approved in all other states. In that time, no NY facility is allowed to process an order for that test, a NY physician cannot order that test, no matter where the blood is drawn (even in another state), if your insurance is based out of NY then you are not permitted to have your blood drawn for that test in any other state w...
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I had this test in March 2012. I see a doctor affiliated with Weill Cornell and she sent me to a genetic counselor at the hospital who offered the test and drew blood. She took my credit card number in case our insurance, Aetna, did not cover it. They covered 80% and I'm not sure if they will bill us for the rest. The test was $435 in all, and they draw 2 vials of blood. Results are supposed to take 10 business days but mine came back in 6. My doctor said I was the first patient of hers to take it, but she read the research and is impressed with the science, for what it's worth.
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[-]About to give DS two first names, two middle names & two last names. First names will be DH first + DH pick, Middles are my pick + DD pick and Last is my maiden + DH last. DS will go by combination first names. Cool, or not?
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Is in line for some obscure throne--like that "prince" who was on The Bachelor a few years ago?
[ Reply | More ]Get down w/ yo bad self. I mean Heidi Klum's kids have ridiculously long names and nobody says shi*t - and she ain't royalty just a broke Victoria's secret model. Do what works for you! Just don't come back with the name Max Jayden Jackson Liam Smith-Hunter or you'll never hear the end of it.
[ Reply | More ]OP: back on subject.. I'm not sure why this is ridiculous. The first two together are 3 syllables, second two 3 syllables & last two 2 syllables. The only people to ever understand the kid has 6 names will be his family - otherwise people just hear the first + second -- actually being only the first (people call kids by 2 names regularly ie. Mary Jo) and then the Last, which is not unusual in this day (to have a compound last).
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Sounds like an attention whoring move. You aren't doing it for the child, he will hate it. Not only is it a pain, but it will be embarrassing. And it kind og
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[-]Name help needed- DH likes Kieran, Aidan & Dylan... What name is best?
10 replies [ Reply | Watch | MoreOP: it seems DH, DD and I are all in agreement that we like Dylan... DH & I don't like the fact that it's 'overdone' and a unisex name now but we've had trouble finding a compromise. So, based on the fact that we may go w Dylan... Should we change the spelling to a double L ie. Dillon? Dyllan? And do you like Dylan Charles? ... Or have any second name suggestions? Our last is a combination of both My & DH last names ... Both being single syllable w first initials F & D.
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[-]Ok I am 8 weeks pregnant and my husband and I live in a 1 bed/bath apt with barely enough space for us. Any advise on what gear we definitely need and what we can skip on until we have more space (5 months after baby due)?
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[-]At what week do you get the RhoGam shot? And od you need another one when ttc #2? TIA.
15 replies [ Reply | Watch | MoreYou also need one after a CVS/Amnio, or any spotting/bleeding. Otherwise it's 28 weeks and after delivery.
[ Reply | More ]I'm getting mine at 28 weeks. I just got my prescription filled. At the pharmacy they said it wasn't covered, but I found out it's covered, but not as a prescription. I have to submit a claim. So if they say it's not covered, call your insurance.
[ Reply | More ]You get it at 28 wks and up to 72 hrs after delivery if your baby is RH positive (open up for more info) I work in a Blood Bank. Basically, if your baby is Rh positive (say O Pos) and you are Rh negative (O Neg), you can produce antibodies against your babies cells. Rhogam contains fake antibodies that trick your system into not producing your own antibodies if the baby's cells get into your own bloodstream. You can have a normal pregnancy with child #1, but if you don't get Rhogam, you will likely miscarry or have a still born with every other child. Very scary stuff, but if you get Rhogam, nothing like that will happen. Rhogam is also given if you spot a lot or if you miscarry because you don't know if the baby has Rh positive blo...
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[-]I always enjoyed being the only one with my name in school. Now expecting, we have names on our list which are in the top 25 of popularity & it seems this selection could mean more than one or even two children the same age/class/circle with my child's name. What is it like to have to share a name with peers?
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