For the record, Dr. Ofobike, Liane McPherson, and the staff were always helpful and polite. My experience with Nurture as a husband and expecting father was energetic and positive up until the day before the birth. At this point, expectations and the typical doctor/patient relationship broke down due to Campaigne's inability to accept that some clients desire to be active participants in the choices that affect them. At no time did my wife and I make decisions or ask questions without first prioritizing the health and well being of our child.
Dr. Ofobike two days prior to our encounter with Campaigne felt that both baby and mom were doing great. As any first time father can relate, I was a ball of nerves and was waiting for the inevitable 'it's time!' At 8 days past due, my wife and I arrived for a check up. The first part of the appointment included a sonogram and the size estimation. Afterwards, we were asked to sit down in a room and wait for Campaigne. As the door shut, so did our positive experience with Nurture, more specifically Campaigne. Within the first few minutes of conversation it was readily apparent that the supporting, "nurturing" woman that had gained our trust and respect was no longer to be found. Although I cannot pinpoint the exact moment Campaigne's original persona faded away, she shifted to an emotionally charged and pompous doctor that couldn't speak without mentioning some sort of intervention. When presented with a recommendation to schedule an induction based on Campaigne's belief that something was pathologically wrong, my wife began asking valid questions based on months of research. This pushed Campaigne over the edge and set the tone for the next 26 hours. She eventually exited the room abruptly and left us with unnecessary anxiety.
As luck so has it, against Campaigne's all knowing wisdom, my wife went into labor hours after the visit. When I called Campaigne to inform her, there was no excitement or joy in her voice. In the hospital room, it was clearly her versus my wife which put me in a very unnerving and upsetting position. It appeared that Campaigne had read the book on interventions moments before walking into the room. Within minutes she "strongly" suggested an epidural, followed by pitocin, and then came a relentless barrage of reasons for a C section. Additionally, Campaigne stated that my wife would not be able to push the baby out. Fortunately for us, Campaigne surprisingly had to leave our room to perform a C section for another patient which afforded us the time for labor to progress.
At one point, I had to do what no husband expects to do which was to ask Campaigne to step out into the hall so that I could talk to her. At this point, as tears filled my eyes, I asked her to please be nicer to my wife as her tone, attitude, and abruptness was making her very upset. My wife would get emotional after every encounter with Campaigne. Campaigne re-entered the room and apologized to my wife for making her upset. Not for her pathetic attitude, not for her ridiculous bedside manner, not for her lack of support.This juvenile behavior is not what one would expect from a self proclaimed "great" doctor. She eventually even asked if she should get us another doctor and I still to this day wish I would have told her yes. If you take away anything from this message, always remember you are in charge in the delivery room. I let my guard down and failed to take control of the situation. In hindsight, I should have pulled Campaigne to the side right at the beginning and asked her to either support our decisions and answer my wife's questions, or find us someone who will. If it wasn't for the incredible staff and our doula, I am not sure how the birth would have transpired.
Against all of Campaigne's recommendations and bullying, my wife pushed through and delivered our beautiful, healthy daughter vaginally. The last experience I had with Campaigne was listening to her claiming to have done a great job. She didn't recognize my wife's awesome persistence nor did she apologize for her unprofessional behavior.
You may agree or disagree with my opinion of Campaigne, but the person that we experienced during this critical and emotional point of our life was the exact opposite of the doctor we needed. At the end of the day, you may select your normal physician on availability and geographic practicality, but you strategically select your OBGYN to mitigate risk and ensure the best birth experience for both child and mother. If you are wondering why this review comes so long after the birth, it is because I needed the time to calm myself and not allow petty hatred to fill the page. I truly hope that Campaigne may recognize her faults and better herself. To those that had a good experience with her, I am envious.
To Campaigne, rather than sending another pointless private message claiming that I, like my wife, made you question your decision to be a doctor, feel free to call me. read more