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Swedish Covenant or SW Burb Hospitals
Asked by N.Y. from Chicago
on January 10, 2006
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Dear Mamasource Moms,
Has anyone delivered at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago? If so - how was the experience. I currently live in Chicago and plan to deliver ...
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- Hi N. I just delivered at Swedish at the end of December. The OB/Gyn I had was Dr Brennon she was awesome!! My first child was born at Northwestern and my second at...
- I delivered both my kids at Swedish in 2001 and 2003. The experience was incredible! I think they have a good mix of medical and natural. We didn't want to go overboar...
- a friend of mine had a bad experience with swedish cov. when she delivered twins a few year ago - i am weary of them due to this but i do not no of any sw burb hosp.
Seeking Ob/gyn for Swedish Covenant or Open to More Natural Practices
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on September 27, 2006
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Hi, I gave birth to my last child in Germany, and though my OB/Gyn there was really up on all the latest medical stuff, she also had a "common sense" approach. I felt...
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- Hi M. I don't know too much about the area hospitals since I had both of my babies at home. If you'd like information about the homebirth practices in the area, I'd...
- My doc is Maura Brennan. I have used her for over 10 years and followed her from hospital to hospital. But I am sad to say that I was NOT happy with my experience at ...
- I just delivered with the midwives at Swedish Covenant and had a great experience. I did not have any problems with the hospital - and since the other person did not ...
OB/GYN Recommendations for Lutheran General Hospital
Asked by J.W. from Chicago
on June 13, 2010
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I am looking for advice regarding an OB/GYN associated with Lutheran General Hospital. I am 3 months pregnant and I want to switch from Swedish Covenant to Lutheran G...
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- If you are only looking to switch from Swedish because of wanting to find a doc who will be the one to deliver your baby, you might want to consider Dr. Nonno Yakoub w...
- I love Dr. Alice Chen. Her own practice. Not sure about insurance coverage. I drove from Schaumburg to Skokie (by Old Orchard) for appts. She was totally worth the dri...
- My OB was Dr. Pesch, his office is at the Parkside Bldg. in Lutheran General and he's very good. There are more doctors in that office maybe you can ask for a female d...
Which Chicago Hospital Do You Recommend?
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on September 26, 2006
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I am going to start trying to get pregnant this Fall. I already have one daughter who was born at University of Chicago. My doctor has since left the state and I am l...
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- I agree with a couple of the ladies below Rush Hospital Rocks!!as well as the doctors at Women's Health Consulants. They specialize in high risk pregancies as well so...
- I just had my daughter a month ago and had the most positive birthing experience at Illinois Masonic. I saw the midwives rather than an OB through the entire pregnanc...
- Unless you are considered high-risk, I recommend going with midwives. If you don't know if you're high-risk- midwives will let you know! OBs are great if you are not n...
Has Anyone Delivered at Northwestern Memorial Hospital?
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on August 7, 2006
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Hi! I wanted to find out what to expect from Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Downtown). I delivered all my children in Hawaii & they provide excellent service, lots of...
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- Hi M., My OB at Northwestern Prentice was absolutely great. However, before she arrived there were a bunch of residents (doctors in training)poking at me. The worst...
- Dear M., I don't know about the perks but you better go in to Northwestern with a solid birth plan and the nerve to back it up!! If you want a more natural childbi...
- I loved Northwestern. I delivered in 2003 and had a great experience. First of all, it isn't so much the hospital, but it's the doctor/midwife that helps make the ex...
Natural Birthing Center or Homebirth Around Southeast Chicago
Asked by C.N. from Chicago
on June 11, 2010
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This is my first pregnancy and I am hoping for a natural birth NOT in a hospital. I have been receiving care from a midwife who only delivers at Blue Island hospital....
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- I also recommend Homefirst. They have an office in Orland Park. I had both of my boys at home with Homefirst Doctors. Go with Dr. Schattauer or Zumhagen. If you a...
- Hi C.. Congratulations on your pregnancy! In Illinois, there are no free standing birthing centers as direct entry (aka professional) mdwives do not have a legal stand...
- Hi C., Congratulations on your pregnancy!! I wish I had done that...You can try Home First. They have a website to get you started. You can get a (free?) consultation ...
VBAC Friendly Provider for Drug-free Hospital Birth in Chicago
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on July 3, 2008
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Hi there,
I am looking for a VBAC-friendly provider in Chicago. Preferably midwife or family practitioner. I plan to have a drug free hospital birth with a doula. S...
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- Try 'A Woman's Place' http://www.awomansplacechicago.com/ Not sure if they support VBAC but it's worth a shot. We interviewed Jewel and Jennifer (midwives) whe...
- HI, 16 and 18 years ago I had two VBAC's at Northwestern Hospital through their midwife group. Carol Hirschfield is still there with the new group at 680 Lake Shore ...
- Hi S., I just had a fabulous completely drug-free VBAC at UIC Medical Center 2 weeks ago! I had also been going to West Sub, but had to transfer at 30 weeks. I inte...
Recommend Your Midwife!
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on June 7, 2010
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Pregnant with number 3 I really want to go with a midwife this time around. If you loved your midwife and hospital, sell them to me! Let me know who and why you woul...
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- I went with the ABC room at West Sub and used the West Suburban Midwives Group. I loved them and my experience was everything I wanted it to be. Check them out!
- Ah ha! I cannot say enough for the midwives I went with. The forest park midwives are awesome (www.oakparkmidwife.com), I had a great experience with them and loved we...
- I have a 10 month old and I used the midwives in River Forest who are part of West Suburban, Shirley Moore's practice. www.oakparkmidwife.com I delivered in the ABC ...
Sorry!!! I Am Looking for a Good Midwife and Hospital to Deliver My Baby.
Asked by E.R. from Chicago
on August 6, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I should off been more specific on what I am looking for. I had a midwife for both my kids and I loved them. I also had natural labor for both my kids i...
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- I used the West Suburban Midwives in Oak Park on Lake Street. Hillary Kaiser delivered both of our children. We also had natural births at the birthing suites at Wes...
- I delivered naturally at Illinois Masonic and the midwives there were great. They offer birthing centers and I also worked with a doula.
- I used west suburban midwives as well and had an awesome experience...
In Need of a New Gyn
Asked by N.G. from Chicago
on November 15, 2007
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My insurance company dumped the hospital I was using so now I need a new gyn associated with either LaGrange Hospital or Hinsdale Hospital.... any referrals are apprec...
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- West Suburban Women's Center in Willowbrook. 630-654-baby. It is a 4 female practice, and they refer to Hinsdale. I would highly recommend them! They delivered bot...
- I have worked with Therese Wos at Swedish Covenant Hospital. She is wonderful.
- I go to West Suburban Women's Health. The practice is located near the corner of Plainfield & Madison In Willowbrook. The women there are all great, but I personally...
