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OB GYN Or Midwife Recommendations Around Elgin Area
Asked by K.T. from Chicago
on October 2, 2007
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We just moved to Elgin about 3 mos. ago. I just found out a couple of weeks ago that I am pregnant. Needless to say I don't have a Dr. I would prefer a midwife or a Dr...
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- I just saw this a bit late and wanted to say that I would not recommend HomeFirst because of the lawsuits they have been involved in with malpractice. They were also r...
- I used a midwife for both of my births. Her name is Sarah Simmons - she is awesome. She also takes BCBS insurance. Her office is in Chicago (N side) so it did mean ...
- I second the recommendation to see Midwest Midwifery. I had a successful VBAC with Shannon Berry there 2 years ago. She used to be a homebirth midwife and practicing...
Homefirst Anyone?
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on February 14, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Just wondering if any of you used Homefirst for your home birth? I am looking for people who have had first-hand experiences with them. How does the practi...
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- Courtney gave you some good info; I am using Debbie Boucher for my third birth (first homebirth) but all of mine have been vaginal births (in a hospital with epidurals...
- T. I go to Homefirst, but did not have a home birth (you are so brave!) you may want to post this question on mothering.com . Also I font know where you are located, b...
- I just delivered a baby with Homefirst last June. Dr. Zumhagen and Christina, CNM came out for the birth. They were absolutely wonderful! Christina pretty much did eve...
Thinking of a Homebirth
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on April 30, 2007
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Our first baby was breech, and that's the only reason I had to have a c-section. I REALLY hope I don't ever have to go through that again. Not that I didn't recover w...
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- I have 2 boys (3 and 18 months). Both were breach, so both were c-sectioned. I had a midwife for the first and loved it...wanted to have one for the second, but it w...
- If you really consider having a home birth, you are truly the bravest woman I have ever heard of! Give me a hospital and some drugs! Sorry I didn't have advise, but ...
- I don't mean to be negative, but the last person I knew who used Homefirst had massive problems during the delivery such that she was rushed, by ambulance, to the near...
Seeking a Kid-friendly OB/GYN Office in Kensington / Rockville Area
Asked by L.T. from Washington DC
on March 2, 2010
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Hello! My family is new to the DC area and I am hoping you could provide some help finding an OB/GYN. I am not yet pregnant, but hope to be in the near future. I ha...
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- I would avoid CWC. They also have billing issues and the practice is so large you have to see many doctors and the one who delivers you may be a doctor from the other ...
- I'd suggest looking @ a midwifery practice. You will find that midwives welcome children @ apts and are more women centered and spend more time with you. There is a mi...
- It may depend on the practice. I've seen plenty of children (not tons, but enough) at the Silver Spring office. I know they allow them sometimes. Maybe it varies by ci...
Seeking an Outstanding OB GYN
Asked by D.J. from Omaha
on December 26, 2008
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I moved to Omaha from Lincoln a little over a year ago and I LOVED my OB GYN and have continued to see him while in Omaha. I am now pregnant and think it's about time ...
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- I absolutely LOVE my OB. His name is Ben Ryder. He is on about 86th and Center by the Canfields area. I worked for an OB for a few years and learned a lot about the...
- I go to Dr. Susan Westcott. She is located at the Women's Center at 90th and Dodge. I, like you, moved here from Lincoln...loved my doctor in Lincoln...but felt like...
- I also see Dr. Bossert and think that he is great! I have seen him since I have been in Omaha since 2001 and felt lucky to find him. He spends time in the appts. wit...
Does Anyone Have an Excellent Recommendation for an OB GYN?
Asked by C.B. from Charleston
on March 20, 2008
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I just moved to the area and also just found out I'm pregnant with my second child. Can anyone recommend an OB GYN to care for me during my pregnancy?
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- C., Creekside Womens Care ###-###-####) in West Ashely at the St. Francis Hospital. There are 4 doctors in the practice (Ezman, Frampton, Caire, and Simmons). I've ...
- Dr.nancy straud. ###-###-####. My mom has worked for her for close to 15 years. She delivered my son and is the best in Charleston!
- Hi C.: Dr. Christi Geier is great. She is located in Mt. Pleasant and you would most likely have to go to East Cooper Hospital or MUSC for delivery. You should che...
Seeking a Great Doctor in Allen, Friso, or McKinney
Asked by E.K. from Dallas
on June 13, 2008
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I need to find an internal medicine or family practice doctor in my area of town. I would prefer a female, but all good references for a male or female doc would be a...
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- Hello, I have a WONDERFUL doctor. He treats my entire family, me, husband, 3 kids, mom and mother in law and most of my friends. Dr Ekweani ###-###-####, he's at Park...
- Dr. Simmons is not a female but he has an awesome practice. We have been seeing Dr. Simmons for the past 3 1/2 years. I too feel more comfortable with a female docto...
- I love Dr. Boyd Jenkins in Frisco. He has been wonderful for me and my family. We have been going to him for over 10 years now. He used to be an ER doc, so he has s...
Edward Hospital vs Rush Copley
Asked by L.F. from Chicago
on June 9, 2009
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I just found out that I am pregnant with baby #3. Baby #1 was born in the Alternative Birthing Center at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, and I had a wonderful bir...
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- Everyone's experience is going to be different. My neighbor had her son at Rush and loved it. I had my son a little less than a year ago at Edwards and I absolutely ...
- I was at West Sub for my first and Rush Copley for the next tw. I like Rush much better. Karren Barr and Noreen are terrifice midwives. I used the birthing tub, and...
- I had two great experiences at Rush, but I did have an epidural. But I do agree the staff and nurses were great and it was clean. My ob was Ellen Embry through womens ...
Inducing Labor
Asked by B.C. from Chicago
on August 26, 2006
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Is it safe to induce Labor yourself and if so how?
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- Lots of walking and sex are both known to induce labor. Also have someone give you a long foot massage. Certain points in the foot are suppose to trigger labor when ru...
- Hey B. It's me S.. (Talia's mom) I know this sounds crazy,but if you stimulate your nipples that starts contractions. My doctor told me that. I'll see you at school to...
- Yes, there are ways. First, sex and nipple stimulation are great starters. Also there are some herbs you can take that are natural. Walking helps too. Also, you ca...
Need a New Gynecologist
Asked by L.W. from Chicago
on August 12, 2008
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Due to relocating my doctor is further than I want to travel. Can anyone recommend a great female gynecologist in the Plainfield area? So far I've only gotten referral...
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- I go to Edward Women's Center. They have offices in Plainfield (127th east of rt 30), Naperville and Bolingbrook(Weber Rd across from Meijer). My Dr. is Dr. Linda An...
- L., I guess one thing you may want to start wiuth is which hospital do you want them to be associated with? I had a baby in May and enjoyed my OB Gyny office. They ar...
- Sorry I can't recommend one in your area but have you considered a midwife? You sound pretty adamant about not wanting a man, so I'm sure you'd like a midwife's gentl...
