Your OB can refuse you care for whatever reason he feels like when it comes to you refusing tests. It just depends how s/he feels about it. There may be some things that they are willing to let you skip because of personal preference, but other things are mandatory. You just need to talk to him/her. They won't just kick you out, but they will refer you to another OB. This was the case for my friend.

Also, I'm military as well, and as long as all the tests were ordered by the doctor, I never had to pay for anything. I had a complication with my last pregnancy and they payed for all the extra care I needed. With my second pregnancy, I went in for emergency stress tests several times and they were covered as well.

If its for the baby..... I wouldn't refuse something that was the best for my baby. That's just me though.

I would also suggest asking Tri-Care about a possible mid-wife rather than an OB. They may cover that.

I know it sucks being poked and prodded,but think about your baby,you have an OBLIGATION to keep him safe,and those tests help with that.

That would be up to that particular doctor's discretion.

Why on earth would you ever want to refuse prenatal care? Who cares if you feel like a bit of a lab rat? It's about proper care for your baby.

Tell your doc you only want to be tested as necessary.

Talk to the OB and let him/her know what you want or don't want. The doctor will let you know what is absolutely necessary and what you can "slide" with. Just always keep in mind that these tests are being done to make sure of the health of your baby.

I would have given anything to be in your shoes. We were never able to have children. I would have personally sawed off a leg without anesthetic if it meant that I could have had a baby.

Congratulations on your upcoming new little one.

Hmmmmmmmmmm. Yes, they can refuse care. Here's the deal.....WTF kind of doctor were you going to that you had to go get bloodtests 3 times a week.

If there is something seriously wrong...you might have to go that much.

I am having a very normal prego and I've been 2 times in the 6 months i've been prego. Once at my 1st appt to test for the usual crap...and then once for my Quad Screen

BTW. You do have a choice on many things. On my second blood test, it was for a Quad Screen withich is not mandatory. I didn't have to have it if i didn't want to.

I say, sit down with your doc, say, I want limited care, only the things i really need. Let him know that you had a negative experience with your previous prenatal care and you would really be happy if it goes better this time.

If you are paying for care, then you have a right to know if its routine, necessary, or if you don't really have to have it done.

the test are in best interest for your baby..yea i dont like getting test done all the time...but when it comes to the health of ur baby u shouldnt mind

Why would you want to refuse care during your pregnancy? There are a lot of tests out there that are optional, i.e. the AFP, amnio, etc. etc....but you shouldn't be turning down the regular blood tests that comes along with the pregnancy. Trust me...I'm probably one of the most paranoid people when it comes to having my blood work drawn b/c I'm always afraid they are going to find something wrong with me (but I did have skin cancer, so I have a little bit of reasoning behind all of that!), but when it comes to the safety of your child, you should want to have the regular testing done to make sure you are taking care of you and your child. Just my opinion. But I'm sure if you talk things over with whatever doctor you have and voice your concerns, they will probably work with you through it all. However, they do have the right at any time to refuse treating you as a patient to avoid malpractice lawsuits. Just keep that in mind....you don't want to be without ANY health care while being pregnant...that's so dangerous. Best of luck to you whatever you decide to do.

I agree. Why in the WORLD would you not want pre-natal care for your baby?! I'm not sure why you were being tested THREE times a WEEK but there had to be a reason. Did you ask them by chance???? What if you had a disease (God forbid) and you passed it on to your baby unknowingly when it could have been prevented. Do you not care about that?

Also, some states require by LAW the initial blood work. At least they do here in AZ and it wasn't that bad (I hate needles and blood). Goodness, if you want to refuse prenatal care for your baby, are you going to not care for them either when he/she is born???

The military will not take your child for refusing testing... why on earth would you think that?

Did most of you miss the part where she said she was asked to go in "three" times a week for testing. Yes, bloodwork is a normal part of pregnancy but not three times a week. Three times a month is not normal either unless she has a condition that they are keeping an eye on. Nobody is going to take her baby away because she refused testing. That is her right as a human being to refuse it. Also she never said that she was going refuse "all" prenatal care. She just doesn't want to have unnecessary testing done.