Obgyn In Chiang Mai

[luluanator]

Hi. I just moved up to Chiang mai and lo and behold, I am pregnant. Can anyone recommend a good ObGyn (preferrabely female and English speaking) to me? I have heard Lanna Hospital is good, but that is the extent of my knowledge. There is a Chiang Mai parents website, but all the forums are filled with porn, so it wasn't very helpful- FYI.

Thank you in advance.

[too true]

Hi. I just moved up to Chiang mai and lo and behold, I am pregnant. Can anyone recommend a good ObGyn (preferrabely female and English speaking) to me? I have heard Lanna Hospital is good, but that is the extent of my knowledge. There is a Chiang Mai parents website, but all the forums are filled with porn, so it wasn't very helpful- FYI.

Thank you in advance.

Congratulations!

Dr. Kat at CMRam is fantastic. She listens, asks questions, and is up front about things.

I, personally, wouldn't recommend Lanna Hospital to any pregnant woman. Had my first son there - when I went into premature labour and showed up at the hospital the staff told me the doctor was home in bed and I should come back in the morning. When I went for an ultrasound they confused my order with someone else's and tried to give me a chest x-ray when I was obviously pregnant. When my son was born (premature), the nurses wouldn't let me see him for 3 days, and they only gave in because I got really upset (my husband, friends, and boss had all been to the nursery to see him. the nurses said I coudln't go).

Perhaps my experience was a one off, but for my second child I went to Ram and Dr. Kat was wonderful. She was also the only doctor I found who let me try a natural birth after a C-section.

Good luck with everything.

Cheers,

TT

[earlofwindermere]

Dr. Supriya is who we have used. She is English speaking and also American trained. She delivered both of our children. She works out of Chiang Mai Ran and Sri Pat hospital. She also has clinics around the city every night. I can give you more details if you want about locations. For your info, we had our first child at Chiang Mai Ram. The second child was at Sri Phat (same doctor). While the hospital does not look as nice, the experience was MUCH better at Sri Phat as well as half the cost of Ram. We highly recommend it.

There is another female doctor at Ram called Dr. Catriya (or something like this). Our friends went to her and really liked her as well.

As far as Lanna, the doctor is Dr. Udom who is loved by some and hated by others (generally loved though because he is very personable).

I will also tell my wife to add a pregnancy section to www.sanookbook.com as she contributes to the info on it (no porn on that website as far as I know). However; you really need to visit the Raintree. Not only do they have a guidebook, they have pre-natal classes as well as English speaking nurses who are willing to assist you in the hospital if you want them. They are a very valuable resource (as to speak to Lori or Jan if you go there).

Good luck and congrats!

[luluanator]

Hi. I just moved up to Chiang mai and lo and behold, I am pregnant. Can anyone recommend a good ObGyn (preferrabely female and English speaking) to me? I have heard Lanna Hospital is good, but that is the extent of my knowledge. There is a Chiang Mai parents website, but all the forums are filled with porn, so it wasn't very helpful- FYI.

Thank you in advance.

Congratulations!

Dr. Kat at CMRam is fantastic. She listens, asks questions, and is up front about things.

I, personally, wouldn't recommend Lanna Hospital to any pregnant woman. Had my first son there - when I went into premature labour and showed up at the hospital the staff told me the doctor was home in bed and I should come back in the morning. When I went for an ultrasound they confused my order with someone else's and tried to give me a chest x-ray when I was obviously pregnant. When my son was born (premature), the nurses wouldn't let me see him for 3 days, and they only gave in because I got really upset (my husband, friends, and boss had all been to the nursery to see him. the nurses said I coudln't go).

Perhaps my experience was a one off, but for my second child I went to Ram and Dr. Kat was wonderful. She was also the only doctor I found who let me try a natural birth after a C-section.

Good luck with everything.

Cheers,

TT

Thank you so much for the info. I am sorry to hear about your experience at Lanna. That has definitely made me feel better about chosing CMR. I went there yesterday and will see Dr. Cathreeya next week. Is your Dr. Kat by any chance the same as Dr. Cathreeya?

[luluanator]

Dr. Supriya is who we have used. She is English speaking and also American trained. She delivered both of our children. She works out of Chiang Mai Ran and Sri Pat hospital. She also has clinics around the city every night. I can give you more details if you want about locations. For your info, we had our first child at Chiang Mai Ram. The second child was at Sri Phat (same doctor). While the hospital does not look as nice, the experience was MUCH better at Sri Phat as well as half the cost of Ram. We highly recommend it.

There is another female doctor at Ram called Dr. Catriya (or something like this). Our friends went to her and really liked her as well.

As far as Lanna, the doctor is Dr. Udom who is loved by some and hated by others (generally loved though because he is very personable).

I will also tell my wife to add a pregnancy section to www.sanookbook.com as she contributes to the info on it (no porn on that website as far as I know). However; you really need to visit the Raintree. Not only do they have a guidebook, they have pre-natal classes as well as English speaking nurses who are willing to assist you in the hospital if you want them. They are a very valuable resource (as to speak to Lori or Jan if you go there).

Good luck and congrats!

Thank you for the info. Cost is somewhat of an issue for us, so I appreciate your mentioning it. I assume that if I want to make an appointment with Dr. Supriya, I could go to Sri Phat hospital and make an appointment with her there, rather than track her down at CMR.

I plan on going to Raintree today. Again, thank you for your help.

[too true]

Hi. I just moved up to Chiang mai and lo and behold, I am pregnant. Can anyone recommend a good ObGyn (preferrabely female and English speaking) to me? I have heard Lanna Hospital is good, but that is the extent of my knowledge. There is a Chiang Mai parents website, but all the forums are filled with porn, so it wasn't very helpful- FYI.

Thank you in advance.

Congratulations!

Dr. Kat at CMRam is fantastic. She listens, asks questions, and is up front about things.

I, personally, wouldn't recommend Lanna Hospital to any pregnant woman. Had my first son there - when I went into premature labour and showed up at the hospital the staff told me the doctor was home in bed and I should come back in the morning. When I went for an ultrasound they confused my order with someone else's and tried to give me a chest x-ray when I was obviously pregnant. When my son was born (premature), the nurses wouldn't let me see him for 3 days, and they only gave in because I got really upset (my husband, friends, and boss had all been to the nursery to see him. the nurses said I coudln't go).

Perhaps my experience was a one off, but for my second child I went to Ram and Dr. Kat was wonderful. She was also the only doctor I found who let me try a natural birth after a C-section.

Good luck with everything.

Cheers,

TT

Thank you so much for the info. I am sorry to hear about your experience at Lanna. That has definitely made me feel better about chosing CMR. I went there yesterday and will see Dr. Cathreeya next week. Is your Dr. Kat by any chance the same as Dr. Cathreeya?

Yep, same doc

When I delivered at Ram the packages were 15000 for natural and 25000 for c section. I've heard those prices have gone up. Cost would be a concern for me to if I were to have another baby and I"m not sure I could afford Ram again. But I have also heard great things from friends (western women, mostly) who had babies at Sripat. No matter who you get, it's not gong to be the same as seeing a doctor at home - just keep that in mind. Lower your expectations, but not your standards.

Cheers,

TT

[Mark L.]

I know this is and old thread but I have some interest and questions in this area.

Anything new or any contacts recommended for natural pregnancy and birthing in

Thailand would be great. I am a believer in it being natural (I know I'm a guy but so

is the expectant Mum). Looking into options and doing it natural and healthy etc.

Any thoughts or sites for me to pass on would be wonderful.

Thank you