I’m devastated!!

ugh i wish i could. Tbh i only went to this doctor cause he was the first one of a list of 5 i tried that answered the phone when i first found out i was pregnant. But come tomorrow I’m finding a new OB.

I literally had the exact same issues 2 wks ago and left in tears from how bad they were to me about refusing to even do an ultrasound and didn’t answer questions without insulting me. I booked a private ultrasound appt and it was amazing! Definitely find one in your area.

And it took me a month of pleading them to let me transfer my records to get a new doctor - they would not fax my records over so eventually I had to drive to their headquarters and request hard copies and hand deliver them myself.. it’s CRAZY what they make you do for good care but it’s so worth it in the end to feel confident in your providers!

Ugh gosh that’s awful. are there any midwives in your area that you can switch to?

it’s so horrible! The hoops we need to jump through are ridiculous!

I’m looking for one, no luck yet

I believe medical places have to keep your imaging records for a certain amount of time. Ask to speak to their records department.

Also, find another ob.

i already asked. They said they’re gone. But for sure I’m looking for another one asap

- if you’re interested I’d look into the HIPPA medical imaging retention requirements, I can’t find anything particular on images specifically but they’re required to retain medical records for at least 6-7 years.

Hey Hun!
I'm sorry you had such bad experience.

That OB is very Bright and out of order...

I would have made it umcomfortable there for both of us.

I would have shouted so hard when he didn't do any adjustments, the roof would have blown off.

When I go for my ultrasound I always make it clear that I have my phone and I need to record.

I would have also check my email in his presence and wait until the mail comes, when it doesn't, he would have to resend it until I got it because I won't leave there.

Can't you go to the hospital and tell them, you want to make sure everything is ok with your baby and let them give you an ultrasound?

Can't you reported him?

So sorry this happened to you 😔 A similar thing happened to me at my 12 week and I also left in tears without any photos. Other moms on peanut suggested I get a private ultrasound from a third party and I was able to find someone in my area who came to my house for almost a full hour of ultrasound time. She let me watch, pointed things out on the screen, and sent a few pictures straight to my phone all for $100 (I’m in San Francisco, it may be cheaper elsewhere). I hope you can find a similar service or outpatient clinic near you! You deserve that picture and that ultrasound time <3

I learned my lesson: no more male doctors for pregnancy related anything. They are rude and careless.

One told me the other day at the ER that me being horribly anemic was nothing and that “they couldn’t hear a heartbeat” after an ultrasound with no other context, no explanation that 5 weeks it’s too early for a heartbeat. Told me that my symptoms were all “pregnancy related” and “get used to it.” It was the wildest interaction I’ve ever had with a doctor.

find a new ob and is there a mychart for your office and the ultrasound pics dont disappear

I refuse to have a male OB/GYN. I'm sure there are a few good ones out there, but every male doctor I have had has been very cold and by the book. There is no way they can ever be compassionate when they do not have the body parts. I went to one visit at the practice that was in my medical insurance group and saw they had males on the team. I called my insurance company and made them switch my group so I could go back to my usual practice, which 100% women. I love this office. The ultrasound room is almost spa like and has a big probably 30" monitor mounted on the wall so there is no possible way you wouldn't be able to see. Definitely setup by women.