How to choose an Obstetrician/Gynaecologist
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Pregnancy
Hi there,
I have just found out I am expecting and went to speak to my GP for an Obstetrician/Gynaecologist recommendation.
I phoned the recommended Obstetrician/Gynaecologist this morning to make an appointment and before I could ask where his office was located the receptionist told me to hold my questions and I could ask them after she had told me some information. She then told me the cost (which I knew anyway) and that at my first scan appointment I would bring my booking deposit (of €1000) and then another payment at the 26 weeks and the final payment at the 36 week stage. Then I was allowed to ask the location.
So I am expected to pay €1000 before I even meet the Obstetrician/Gynaecologist ????
Is this the norm? I consider this payment a lot of money, I'd like to meet him before I hand it over?
Can anyone give a total newbie some advice?
I have just found out I am expecting and went to speak to my GP for an Obstetrician/Gynaecologist recommendation.
I phoned the recommended Obstetrician/Gynaecologist this morning to make an appointment and before I could ask where his office was located the receptionist told me to hold my questions and I could ask them after she had told me some information. She then told me the cost (which I knew anyway) and that at my first scan appointment I would bring my booking deposit (of €1000) and then another payment at the 26 weeks and the final payment at the 36 week stage. Then I was allowed to ask the location.
So I am expected to pay €1000 before I even meet the Obstetrician/Gynaecologist ????
Is this the norm? I consider this payment a lot of money, I'd like to meet him before I hand it over?
Can anyone give a total newbie some advice?
