Ugh I hate my doctor

Find yourself a new Dr ASAP. You don't want to go through your whole pregnancy hearing this over and over.

I was 38 with my last pregnancy and not once was age mentioned. What an a hole. X

My fiancé auntie had a baby at 42 and his sister in law just had her second I’m sure at 38 beautiful babies both I wish you the best!!! you got this mama

I’m 37 and will be 38 when I give birth. I feel like I’m the concerned one and keep bringing it up and she always reminds me it’s ok I have nothing to worry about, the birthing age has gone up. I think he’s just trying to be ethical within his limits, but if it makes you feel uncomfortable, I agree you shouldn’t have to spend your pregnancy like that.. I would change practitioners.

That would very annoying. Age has not factor to it at all. Hate that statement. I'm a FTM at the age of 38. I had no symptoms or anything. Except for gastrointestinal diabetes towards the end and was a perfect healthy preemie. Just wanted to come out early. My daughter just turned 2 yesterday

I would change doctors. I’m 38, 26 weeks pregnant with my first. And no one at the office says anything about my age. Except when we discussed risk factors for preeclampsia (I have age and I’m overweight). Every other appointment has been great. No mention of the geriatric pregnancy 😂😂

I mean she probably didn’t mean it the way it’s taken. Unless it’s something you are self conscious about and don’t like the light shined on I don’t see how that would be upsetting lol?

I had the same issue with my age. I was 35 when I was pregnant and advanced maternal age was what they brought up at all my meetings. It drives me crazy.

@Romy same! 26weeks in with my first baby girl

I’m so sorry, you have to deal with an insensitive doctor. My doctor told me early on that she doesn’t like to refer to her patients over 35 as geriatric or mention age too much. Many young moms can have just as many higher risks. Search for another OB and enjoy this precious time in your life!

Ask the doctor outright if they have a personal problem with you being older and pregnant cause while you are aware there could be more “risks” it makes you uncomfortable for her to bring it up repeatedly…that should shut her up…

Ugh. My doctor's office was so much better! They were like " well if your age is the only factor that's pretty minimal....." But then again, all female practice...... And one of the other doctors was also 37 and also pregnant .... At the same time as I was pregnant ( she had an earlier due date, I think) .... So when I had her for one of the visits, since it was rotating .... She said " well I'm 37 and pregnant myself, so I would do the same things I advise to you, personally" .... Something along those lines

Oh yeah and I had him at 37 too. Hubby and I both just turned 39 in Oct of this year ( and little buddy is 16 months old 🥰) . Age is but a number and not the big risk factor that so many doctors think. Id see about changing doctors

If they bring it up all the time and make it sound like a big deal.... Come at them with info. Evidencebasedbirth.com has a lot of good information on the truth about the " risks" of ama pregnancy ( there are less risks than they are making it out to be )

Consider saying we both have agreed Im 38, if we could focus on any other factors that your experrise offers, I'd be delighted, doc. You're an adult . If she gets offended, then switch. Doctors in clinics don't have bedside manner cuz there's no bedside. Next doc could be an ass too. Ignore the nonsense this is YOUR time!

@Chanel aww.. I’m having a baby boy 🥰

If you are having a healthy pregnancy thus far she should focus on the positive - I switched obgyn last year when I found out I was pregnant, she made a comment I didn't like. I was matched to the most professional and kind OBGYN and I'm happy I made the switch. They were a huge support during my pregnancy. ♥️ I can say that I Love her. Consider making a switch . & Congrats