Visitors During Delivery
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Any Insight on Delivery at Mills-Peninsula Hospital & Their Birthing Center?
Asked by B.L. from San Francisco
on March 31, 2008
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I'm due end of July - August 1st for our first baby and will be delivering at Mills-Peninsula in Burlingame. While I love my doctor (Dr. Henry Hamilton), I'm wondering...
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- Hi B., Mills-Peninsula Hospital is the best place to deliver your new baby, the midwives are the best, the lactation educators are very helpful if you plan to breas...
- I recently delivered there with my first son in January. The staff was absolutely amazing. The nurses were great and very competent. I believe they were rated in th...
- Hi B., I had my daughter there at that facility in September of 2006. The staff there are extreamly nice. They always are comming in to check up on you-when there a...
UM Fairview Vs. Abbott for Delivery of First Baby
Asked by L.A. from Minneapolis
on July 20, 2007
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I am newly pregnant and am interested in experiences people have had at both UM Fairview and Abbott for having their babies! I'm looking for a comfortable atmosphere ...
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- Congratulations. I loved being pregnant. Our little girl was born at Abbott and we were treated like royalty. Staff were available but not overly in-your-face. They r...
- I am a HUGE fan of Abbott NW. I've had both of my boys there, and the staff has been nothing but WONDERFUL. I had to go in a ton of times (I kept thinking my water b...
- I had a wonderful experience at Fairview Riverside. I meet with a number of different midwives and they were all wonderful. Karen McMenimun delivered my daughter and w...
Help! White Splotches on Dining Room Table!
Asked by C.G. from Pittsburgh
on July 3, 2010
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Hello Moms,
We have a good, hardwood Dining Room Table with a nice, shiny finish. Recently, someone placed a hot, sweaty, pizza delivery box on the table and left ...
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- I remember growing up theat my Mom has furniture polish but it has a dye in it and was oily..I think you can buy something of this nature at a furniture store. I wish ...
- I use toothpaste (the paste, not gel)... works pretty well. If you know anyone who smokes, you can get some ashes and mix them with water to make a paste. It all de...
- I've heard that mayonnaise will work, probably because it also has oil in it. Good luck.
Delivery at Medical Cente McKinney, Medical Center Plano, or Medical City Dallas
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on February 24, 2011
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I am pregnant with my third child and although I would love to go to a birthing center, I am looking into doing a hospital birth with a midwife to save money. My husba...
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- I delivered both of my kids at Medical Center of Plano and had a great experience. I would go there again if needed.
- Do you have a midwife already? If not, Aliza Chkaiban is a midwife who delivers at Medical Center of McKinney (as of early 2010). You'll have to ask if she still does....
- I delivered at Medical City Dallas in 2008 and 2010 and thought it was great. I just had the regular recovery room, which was fine because I didnt have many visitors -...
Seeking Moms' Group in Chicago Area Stories About Delivery at St.Joseph Hosp.
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on April 8, 2009
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I am looking for stories from anyone who had her baby at St.Joseph hospital in Chicago.Can you please tell what you did or didn't like about it. My doc. is affiliated ...
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- I hate to be a stick in the mud, but both of my experiences with St. Joseph's were terrible. I was getting prenatal treatment there with my first pregnancy in 05 and w...
- I delivered there twice now. My youngest is 9 weeks now so pretty recent. The nurses are really nice and helpful and are pro nursing if you go that route. Also they ha...
- I had my first baby at St Joseph's, but it was 10 years ago! It seems strange having a baby anywhere but prentice in Chicago, I'm sure. So my first was born a month ea...
What Do You Think About Letting a Child Go in to the Labor Room
Asked by R.C. from Dallas
on July 19, 2007
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Wanting opions! My daughter is 3 years old and I am expecting my second daughter in November. My daughter has been with me to all docters appointments (not when they...
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- R., I'd say no. It was different when women gave birth at home and their younger children could wander around their house, in their comfort-zone and then go back and...
- Nope nope nope. I don't think a child needs to see her mother go through labor and delivery. I'm sure there are lots of moms out there who think it's such a beautiful ...
- Hello: With hospital liabilities there is a chance they won't let her in. Other things to consider - 1. Seeing you in pain may be very upsetting and she could posi...
Versed, Laughing Gas, and Papoose Board and I Cannot Be in the Room?
Asked by M.W. from Phoenix
on August 12, 2011
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I took my three year old to the dentist today for his 6 month check-up. He has three small cavities. Seem minor. The dentist wants to schedule a time for drillings/com...
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- I would never agree to that.
- Go see another dentist for a second opinion. My son had to have two small fillings and I never once left his side.
- My daughter (age 5) had all of that too but I really felt she needed it. Even on the drugs she thrashed and tried to get up. Like Dawn B said, they can get hurt by t...
XXL Scrubs for Hubby at Delivery?
Asked by L.L. from Hartford
on June 22, 2011
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I know this is an odd question, but was hoping someone may know from experience. My husband is concerned that the hospital won't have XXL scrubs for him to wear when ...
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- We are both plus size and were concerned about it. Just call ahead and let them know you need one, they have them on hand all ready to go. Good luck.
- They may just give him a disposable gown to go over his clothes. My husband didnt want to take the time to change before my c-section, so he told the nurse that he wa...
- I wouldn't worry about it (or tell him not to worry about it). Doctors and nurses come in all shapes and sizes. Guaranteed there will be something that will fit him! I...
Labor and Delivery at Palos Community Hospital
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on February 5, 2011
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Has anyone delivered at Palos Community Hospital? If so - how was the experience? I am trying to decide which hospital to deliver at. Does anyone know if they allow v...
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- A couple of my girlfriends delivered there years ago, they really liked it and I believe the baby was allowed in the room with visitors but they only allow so many vis...
- I did not deliver there, so can't give any information from that perspective. But I used to work there, so I know they do allow visitors in the room with the baby, ex...
- I delivered both my kids there, although it has been a few years, my youngest is 7 1/2! I had my mom & sister as well as my husband in the room for my first, and for ...
Which Hospital Is the Best in OC for Baby Delivery?
Asked by M.K. from Los Angeles
on November 11, 2010
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I head that the best hospital to deliver a baby is HOAG, but I personally would like to deliver mine close to my house and St. Joseph is a lot closer than Hoag NB or I...
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- M., Delivered both my daughters at St. Joseph's and loved it there sooooo much! An amazing facility all around, and the people were really wonderful. I lived in Irvine...
- I had our son at the Newport Beach Hoag and it is a gorgeous hospital. It truly is like staying in a resort. You'll get a beautiful view of the bay, an awesome nurs...
- I have heard good things about St Joseph, and it's nice because you are right next to CHOC if something goes wrong. I just delivered at Saddleback and had a great e...
