Can I request to have one Dr. only for Vasa Previa?

[Gricell]

From my usual OBGYN I was transferred to an office who treats high risk pregnancies. I have Vasa Previa and currently I'm 25 weeks. This is new to me as I have 2 other children. I'm new to this office and they have 5 doctors I will be seeing and one at the hospital at all times but they rotate from 3 diferent offices. Would it be too much to ask if I can have an assigned doctor. It would make me feel comfortable a bit if I can see only one and have that one doctor do my c-section. What if the doctor on duty that day has no clue about Vasa Previa? I don't want to sound demanding...

[TashD]

It is a good idea to request one doctor, particularly one that has experience with VP, but it is up to the practice how they manage their patient case-load. You can request one but they won't necessarily agree. The most important thing is that they agree to manage you according to the IVPF recommendations and don't try to treat it like placenta previa. When you see multiple doctors you often find that they all have a different opinion about whether you need to be hospitalised and when your CS should be.  That makes things very difficult and you should all be on the same page.

Good luck and regards

Natasha Donnolley
Director
IVPF