Hi all,
I'm new to the forum but have been coming here for support and information since my daughter was born premature (2lbs 9oz in October 2010) due to preeclampsia and IUGR. After a long ride in the NICU, she came home and today, she is a happy, healthy 15 month old. I am finally ready to think about TTC again and I am interested in seeing an MFM for a preconception visit. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good MFM with an interest in PE that practices in the Boston area? And does anyone have any recommendations as to how best to prepare for the appointment and what questions to ask?
Thanks,
Diana
MFM recommendation in Boston area and what to ask?
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MFM recommendation in Boston area and what to ask?
by lemons » Wed Feb 01, 2012 01:31 pm
Diana, happily married since 2007.
Miscarriage at 10 weeks (June 2009).
DD at 30+0 weeks weighing 2lbs 9oz (October 2010) due to PE and IUGR. Today, a happy and healthy toddler.
Miscarriage at 10 weeks (June 2009).
DD at 30+0 weeks weighing 2lbs 9oz (October 2010) due to PE and IUGR. Today, a happy and healthy toddler.
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Re: MFM recommendation in Boston area and what to ask?
by sam10 » Wed Feb 01, 2012 08:34 pm
HI Diana,
We are not allowed to post any doc/hospital recommendations, but I can send you a PM. I am in the Boston area, and have an MFM whom I really like.
We are not allowed to post any doc/hospital recommendations, but I can send you a PM. I am in the Boston area, and have an MFM whom I really like.
~Julija (40)
MC 3/2009 and 3/2011
Henry (1/1/2010-1/7/2010) - forever loved and missed; severe PE with Hellp; partial placental abruption, classical c-section at 25.6 weeks
Matilda (Nov. 2012, born at 35.4 weeks) - severe PE
Our pain has been put into words, placed into empty cradles, to remember that all our babies lived, that they mattered and always will. - Field of Cradles http://www.fieldofcradles.org/
MC 3/2009 and 3/2011
Henry (1/1/2010-1/7/2010) - forever loved and missed; severe PE with Hellp; partial placental abruption, classical c-section at 25.6 weeks
Matilda (Nov. 2012, born at 35.4 weeks) - severe PE
Our pain has been put into words, placed into empty cradles, to remember that all our babies lived, that they mattered and always will. - Field of Cradles http://www.fieldofcradles.org/
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Re: MFM recommendation in Boston area and what to ask?
by lemons » Mon Feb 06, 2012 03:33 pm
Thanks Julija. I hope you got my private reply!
Diana, happily married since 2007.
Miscarriage at 10 weeks (June 2009).
DD at 30+0 weeks weighing 2lbs 9oz (October 2010) due to PE and IUGR. Today, a happy and healthy toddler.
Miscarriage at 10 weeks (June 2009).
DD at 30+0 weeks weighing 2lbs 9oz (October 2010) due to PE and IUGR. Today, a happy and healthy toddler.
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Re: MFM recommendation in Boston area and what to ask?
by caryn » Mon Feb 06, 2012 05:10 pm
Oooh, paging Jamie, who works at a big hospital in Boston, too...
Science! The articles you don't want to miss:
The Preeclampsia Puzzle (New Yorker) and Silent Struggle: A New Theory of Pregnancy (New York Times)
Looking for recent articles and studies? Lectures from researchers?
A chance to participate in research? For us on Facebook or Twitter?
Caryn, @carynjrogers, who is not a doctor and who talks about science stuff *way* too much
DS Oscar born by emergent C-section at 34 weeks for fetal indicators, due to severe PE
The Preeclampsia Puzzle (New Yorker) and Silent Struggle: A New Theory of Pregnancy (New York Times)
Looking for recent articles and studies? Lectures from researchers?
A chance to participate in research? For us on Facebook or Twitter?
Caryn, @carynjrogers, who is not a doctor and who talks about science stuff *way* too much
DS Oscar born by emergent C-section at 34 weeks for fetal indicators, due to severe PE
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Re: MFM recommendation in Boston area and what to ask?
by lemons » Tue Feb 07, 2012 07:26 am
Thanks Caryn!
Diana, happily married since 2007.
Miscarriage at 10 weeks (June 2009).
DD at 30+0 weeks weighing 2lbs 9oz (October 2010) due to PE and IUGR. Today, a happy and healthy toddler.
Miscarriage at 10 weeks (June 2009).
DD at 30+0 weeks weighing 2lbs 9oz (October 2010) due to PE and IUGR. Today, a happy and healthy toddler.
- lemons
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Re: MFM recommendation in Boston area and what to ask?
by sam10 » Tue Feb 07, 2012 08:01 pm
Caryn, Jamie and I share the same MFM! 
Diana, I just sent you a message. Will find my notes of my previous consult and will send it over to you!
Diana, I just sent you a message. Will find my notes of my previous consult and will send it over to you!
~Julija (40)
MC 3/2009 and 3/2011
Henry (1/1/2010-1/7/2010) - forever loved and missed; severe PE with Hellp; partial placental abruption, classical c-section at 25.6 weeks
Matilda (Nov. 2012, born at 35.4 weeks) - severe PE
Our pain has been put into words, placed into empty cradles, to remember that all our babies lived, that they mattered and always will. - Field of Cradles http://www.fieldofcradles.org/
MC 3/2009 and 3/2011
Henry (1/1/2010-1/7/2010) - forever loved and missed; severe PE with Hellp; partial placental abruption, classical c-section at 25.6 weeks
Matilda (Nov. 2012, born at 35.4 weeks) - severe PE
Our pain has been put into words, placed into empty cradles, to remember that all our babies lived, that they mattered and always will. - Field of Cradles http://www.fieldofcradles.org/
- sam10
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Re: MFM recommendation in Boston area and what to ask?
by sam10 » Tue Feb 07, 2012 08:34 pm
This is a post where I summed up my questions that I had prepared for the MFM pre-consultation.
http://preeclampsia.org/forum/viewtopic ... 30&t=42134
If you need more info, let me know.
http://preeclampsia.org/forum/viewtopic ... 30&t=42134
If you need more info, let me know.
~Julija (40)
MC 3/2009 and 3/2011
Henry (1/1/2010-1/7/2010) - forever loved and missed; severe PE with Hellp; partial placental abruption, classical c-section at 25.6 weeks
Matilda (Nov. 2012, born at 35.4 weeks) - severe PE
Our pain has been put into words, placed into empty cradles, to remember that all our babies lived, that they mattered and always will. - Field of Cradles http://www.fieldofcradles.org/
MC 3/2009 and 3/2011
Henry (1/1/2010-1/7/2010) - forever loved and missed; severe PE with Hellp; partial placental abruption, classical c-section at 25.6 weeks
Matilda (Nov. 2012, born at 35.4 weeks) - severe PE
Our pain has been put into words, placed into empty cradles, to remember that all our babies lived, that they mattered and always will. - Field of Cradles http://www.fieldofcradles.org/
- sam10
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Re: MFM recommendation in Boston area and what to ask?
by lemons » Wed Feb 08, 2012 08:42 am
Thanks Julija! Sounds like I have a good place to start with and MFM!
And thanks for the link to your post about preparing for the visit. It is very helpful.
I also found another post that had a long list of questions to ask. I have a bit of preparing to do!
And thanks for the link to your post about preparing for the visit. It is very helpful.
I also found another post that had a long list of questions to ask. I have a bit of preparing to do!
Diana, happily married since 2007.
Miscarriage at 10 weeks (June 2009).
DD at 30+0 weeks weighing 2lbs 9oz (October 2010) due to PE and IUGR. Today, a happy and healthy toddler.
Miscarriage at 10 weeks (June 2009).
DD at 30+0 weeks weighing 2lbs 9oz (October 2010) due to PE and IUGR. Today, a happy and healthy toddler.
- lemons
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Re: MFM recommendation in Boston area and what to ask?
by caryn » Wed Feb 08, 2012 02:55 pm
Coolness! I was trying to get you more than one MFM to interview, but sounds like you might not need that!
Science! The articles you don't want to miss:
The Preeclampsia Puzzle (New Yorker) and Silent Struggle: A New Theory of Pregnancy (New York Times)
Looking for recent articles and studies? Lectures from researchers?
A chance to participate in research? For us on Facebook or Twitter?
Caryn, @carynjrogers, who is not a doctor and who talks about science stuff *way* too much
DS Oscar born by emergent C-section at 34 weeks for fetal indicators, due to severe PE
The Preeclampsia Puzzle (New Yorker) and Silent Struggle: A New Theory of Pregnancy (New York Times)
Looking for recent articles and studies? Lectures from researchers?
A chance to participate in research? For us on Facebook or Twitter?
Caryn, @carynjrogers, who is not a doctor and who talks about science stuff *way* too much
DS Oscar born by emergent C-section at 34 weeks for fetal indicators, due to severe PE
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Re: MFM recommendation in Boston area and what to ask?
by lemons » Wed Feb 08, 2012 05:24 pm
Thanks Caryn! I really appreciate it! I actually saw a different MFM last time around for issues not related to PE. She was great, but not a PE expert and that is why I was looking for a recommendation. And it looks like I have a good one 
Now to make the phone call....
Now to make the phone call....Diana, happily married since 2007.
Miscarriage at 10 weeks (June 2009).
DD at 30+0 weeks weighing 2lbs 9oz (October 2010) due to PE and IUGR. Today, a happy and healthy toddler.
Miscarriage at 10 weeks (June 2009).
DD at 30+0 weeks weighing 2lbs 9oz (October 2010) due to PE and IUGR. Today, a happy and healthy toddler.
- lemons
- Registered User
- Posts: 74
- Joined: Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:41 pm
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