We have compiled an online directory of hospitals where at least
one all-female OB/GYN practice has privileges. Most hospitals
have several OB/GYN practices, and many include both male and
female providers.
OB/GYNs typically work on a rotation when providing
childbirth care. If you want to ensure that only a female OB/GYN
attends your delivery, choosing an all-female practice is an
important step. Before making a decision, confirm that
the practice does not rotate with other practices that include
male OB/GYNs.
You should also consider who may be involved
in your care if you need a Cesarean section or an epidural.
An anesthesiologist or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
(CRNA) will be involved. Make sure the hospital and your care
team know that you want only female providers involved in your
care. If only a male anesthesia provider is available, you can
request that you be properly covered and prepped before he enters
so that your intimate areas remain covered.
Please verify all information before
choosing a practice. We cannot guarantee that this
directory is current because practices may dissolve, change
their arrangements, or stop practicing at a particular hospital
without our knowledge. Contact the all-female OB/GYN practices
directly to confirm that they still practice at the listed hospitals.
We cannot guarantee that the female
doctors in the listed practices will accommodate your modesty
preferences. Discuss your concerns and ask specific
questions before choosing a provider to determine whether she
will respect your wishes.
