Olathe Medical Center Nurses Vs. Overland Park Regional Nurses

I had wonderful care at OPR. They checked my catheter and stitches (I had a c-section) every few hours and someone was in there to do vitals every 3-6 hours. They were all very attentive and nice. They would stay and talk to me and made me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend!!

K.

I had to live at OPR for 12 weeks and ALL the care was exceptional. The staff is wonderful from Docs, to nurses, to social workers, to NICU staff. You would be in good hands!

I had 3 kids at Overland Park Regional in 2005, 2006, & 2007 and had a great experience all 3 times. Also OPRMC has a Level 3 nursery which is reassuring just in case something happens to the baby.

Good luck choosing.

M.

I had all 3 of my kids at Olathe Medical Center and loved it every time!! I am sure you can catch any nurse or nursing unit on a BAD day and that would change your experience, but I found the standard of care to be VERY high at Olathe Med.

Good luck!!

I was one who caught a nurse on a bad day, I guess. I delivered my first daughter at Olathe. I had one delivery nurse who I had a problem with, but I was only there about an hour before my daughter was born, so it wasn't a big deal, also, I had a doula. I think I would have thought it was much worse if I did not have a doula. They wanted to put me on an IV because of my swollen legs, they thought I had high blood pressure (my doula got them to check first, and no, I did not have high blood pressure, I always had swollen legs and feet) and I went from a 6 to a 10 so quickly (in about 10 minutes, maybe less) and they wouldn't come in for me to push because they said that I couldn't be ready yet, but I was. I also did not have a good experience with the lactation consultant and feel that really changed my breastfeeding experience with my first. I did have a great nurse later who was very helpful and much more helpful about breastfeeding than the lactation consultant. All of this being said, I am having my third child there again (number two was when we lived in Topeka and we had her at the birth center). I definitely liked the set up of the rooms and not being moved about. I liked that my baby was not taken away from me at all unless I okayed it. I liked having the big bed, not only for my husband (because with three kids, he'll be sleeping at home with the other two), but to spread out trying to breastfeed and to hold the baby with some space. I highly recommend hiring a doula, if you can. Some insurance and many flex spending accounts cover it. They are a great go-between so your husband can be with you and they can go get the nurse and talk to her about what you want and need when it's hard to, and they do this regularly, so they know how to talk to nurses and what is normal. If not, maybe you could have a friend, sister, or mother do this job so you have a helper and a go-between. Also, as far as the problems you had, first of all I tore both times, but not significantly. I would look into evening primrose oil, you take it the last month (orally and/or as a suppository) and perennial stretches, and remember in almost all cases, the tear is better than an epesiotomy. Also, the less interventions you have the shorter the recovery time, so you might look at what you want in a birth. I loved my natural birth and will strive for that again, but if you don't feel like going there, can you survive with limited pain medication instead of an epidural? Talk to your doctor about what ALL your options are and the risks of each one. You might find a way to make your birth better on your own!

I hope some of what I said will help you. I hope you have the birth you desire. Enjoy number 2!

K.

I think it depends when you deliver (day of week). I had very good nursing care at OPR on Thur, Fri during the day. The weekend care declined dramatically and I was only 1 of 3 moms in the unit at the time, so I was very disappointed that they couldn't come in within 2 hours of my meal, as they were supposed to, to check a medical condition I had. I truly believe when they came in after 3 hours of my meal, they noted in my chart that they tested me on time. I couldn't see they had any excuse. At night, I only needed a nurse once (to help me with breastfeeding as my baby was screaming her head off) and I got the help I needed (gratefully). Still, I'm not going back to OPR to deliver my #2.

I have delivered at OMC 2 times (it is the only place I have delivered) and have had a wonderful experience there. The nurses were amazing, as well as the Lactation Consultant. The nurses would help me when I needed it. You definately wont be in the same bed becuase there is the delivery bed and then when you get up after delivery to use the bathroom or shower the nurses come in and take out your delivery bed and turn down a queen bed (not trundle but one that folds out of the wall) The rooms are large and each one has a whirlpool tub for laboring. Everything about my experience (and multiple friends of mine) have enjoyed OMC. Make sure you tour each hospital, you might get a good "read" on the nurses as well. Good luck.

I had all three of my kids at Olathe Medical Center. I had nothing but good experiences there. All of the nurses were very nice and understanding. They answered all of my questions and were very helpful. They really enjoyed doing their job and it showed. I loved being in the same room for labor and delivery. I didn't want to be shuffled around from room to room like my best friend was at another hospital. I loved being able to have my husband stay with me in a queen sized bed after my delivery. I know that OMC gives tours of their rooms. I know you can get a lot of information that way. I have never had any experiences with Overland Park Regional. So I can't help with that side of your question. Good luck.

Well I just wanted to put my two cents in for St. Luke's South. They are wonderful nurses there. I was there twice, once while pregnant I got very sick, and then to have my son. Both times I was very well taken care of. I had one of the same nurses both times, and it was so great to see a familiar face. Good luck to you and I hope your next experience is much much better!

OMC all the way! My husband and I had our baby girl there in November and the care is absolutely amazing! The entire nursing staff was wonderful..they really care about you and do whatever they can to make you comfortable. Our delivery nurse was definitely an angel and we are so grateful she was there to help us through it all. I had a difficult delivery and she did so much to comfort me and give me the support I needed...just above and beyond!

In addition to the great staff, there is a jacuzzi tub and a big murphy bed that both you and your husband can both sleep in after the baby arrives. Just great all around!

Best of luck to you ;)

I absolutely LOVED OP Regional. I had my first baby in October...and had to have an emergency C-Section after being in labor for 7 1/2 hours. All of the nurses were great! In fact, they were so attentive, I never felt alone. They were easy to talk to and helped me with anything I needed. I felt like they jumped through hoops at some points for me. I am DEFINATELY having my 2nd at OP Regional.

I HIGHLY recommend Olathe Medical Center. I delivered all 3 of my kiddos there (over the last 6 years) and if you can say this about labor and delivery, I enjoyed it. I recovered very quickly and the nurses were all friendly, professional, and wonderful. We wanted to keep each baby in the room and bed with us and they had no problems with that nor did they try to pressure us to let them take the babies. Oh, I also didn't tear at all with my last 2 kids, and minimally tore with my first--I credit the nurses and my dr for this. I recommend that you tour the 5th floor at OMC and talk with the nurses. Also, something I loved the last time I was in there (just this past December) they have a small "kitchen" that you can help yourself to. I had some crazy craving for orange juice after my daughter was born. I was able to get as much of it as I desired. OMC really meets your wants and needs.

I delivered twice at OPRMC, and loved it - I think the nurses are what made the experience so great. We still talk about one of the nurses who was just so supportive and informed about everything we were going through. I had a vaginal delivery with #1, and for #2, I was in the antenatal unit for 2 weeks, in a few times for monitoring aside from that, and then had twins via c-section, and the twins were in the NICU for 2 weeks. Every step of the way, the nurses were excellent. The bed situation for my husband wasn't all that great - they have a chair that pulls out into a bed for dad. This sounds different from the Olathe hospital. OP also has the "nourishment room" with juice, ice, water, snacks, etc that is open 24 hrs. The lactation consultant was great, and spent time with me in my room as well as the NICU. We were just very impressed with everything, and of course, were glad we were there because of the level IV NICU.