Hospital

Hi A.! COngrats opn Number Two!
In order to help, we must know more of what your expectations are. What type of support services do you like? Were you happy with the first hospital? What would you have changed? I am a childbirth advocate/educator/mentor...and here is where I would start in the search for a good healthcare provider.

1. Find a Dr or Midwife who will follow the evidence based research that promotes normal birth. Meaning they will not induced unless medically indicated, will allow you to move about freely in labor and not restrict your ability to cope with your contractions. Someone who is comfortable with you ahving additional support services like a doula. Someone who will agree not to subject you to routine interventions. Who can appreciate that your body knows which position to give birth in, even if it means on your hands and knees or in a upright squatting position. And finally someone who will allow you as much skin to skin contact with your little one.

2. If you have any health concern or special needs, or if your pregnancy is complicated, you may want to choose one of the larger hospitals that has a special NICU. Level III is the highest acuity. Speak to a Perinatologist and perhaps a Neonatalogilst. Speak with the anesthesiologist, as well. Find a hospital that meets your needs.

Have a great time! Feel free to contact me for more recommendations! I wish more women would aks these very important questions sooner than in their third trimester!

Marianne

HI A.,

I just recently delivered my second baby also. I went to Richardson Regional Medical Center on Campbell and 75. My doctors name is Yasmin B Khan. She is WONDERFUL. I cannot say anything but wonderful things about here. She has delivered both of my girls. She always takes her time to make sure you get the attention you need and the questions you have answered. Call her!! The number is ###-###-####. Tell her that C. Perla sent you! :) Good Luck and Congratulations!!!!

Several of my friends delivered at Medical City, and we personally are very happy with the staffs there for the services we need. I delivered my baby in April 05 at Medical Center of Plano (on 15th and Coit), and I would have to say that if you don't have a pre-existing condition like diabetes, they are Great, too. (I came home in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (my blood sugar was way too high) after the birth of my baby, and the endocrinologist who was supposed to be treating me there did NOT come to my room AT ALL after he was born!) My OB's name is Joe Leveno, and when HE found out what happened, he was NOT happy!! He's a GREAT DOC to have for delivering your baby. His office is at the hospital, and his phone # is ###-###-####.

Good Luck and Congrats on your pregnancy!

Congrats on baby number 2! My OB/GYN is Dr. Bernstein at Medical City Dallas. He delivered my last baby boy. I love him he is very nice and listens to my needs. I also delivered there and it was GREAT! the staff was really nice, sweet and very helpful. The lactation (sp) consultant was awesome. It was a great experience. Can't wait to have our 4th. Good Luck. His number there is ###-###-####.

I can recommend Dr Jean Mcclintock at North Lake OB/GYN ###-###-####), their office is at Medical City, and that is where you'll deliver. I personally haven't had a baby there (yet) but when I do Medical City is where I'll deliver. My cousin lives in Murphy and had both of her babies at Medical CIty and was very happy. Good luck to you!