alice,

great site. very informative. but i'd just like to suggest that the next time you suggest someone see their gynecologist, obstetrician, or midwife, that you also include family doctor (board certified in family practice or internal medicine). I know the concept of primary care is still new to many on the east coast, but before anyone goes running out to see a gynecologist or obstetrician, they should let their primary doctors know of their concerns. many medical questions can be answered by one's family doctor without the need of a specialist. besides, who better to have first crack at a problem than someone who intimately knows your medical history, medications, and, if they're good, your social environment? keep up the good work.

just a thought,
message from the west

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Dear Alice,

Re: After graduation, how do I find a doctor? It would also be a good idea for females to ask a potential doctor if they do maternity in their practice. I have had several friends here in Canada that have had to seek new doctors when they became pregnant because the doctor didn't specialize in this or practice it. If childbearing is in your future, it would be good to check this out with any potential doctor before establishing a doctor-patient relationship. Pregnancy is a life-changing experience on its own without having to find a new doctor and establish a new relationship with him or her.