West Suburban Hospital
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Looking for People with Experience Delivering at West Suburban Hospital
Asked by W.D. from Chicago
on June 3, 2009
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Before I totally rule this hospital out, because of some bad comments I've seen online, I wanted to check to see if anyone has first hand experience with delivering at...
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- I delivered at West Suburban before they were bought out by (can't remember the name - resurrection?) I was with a midwife practice, so was able to use the luxuriously...
- The ABC rooms at West Sub are for "traditional" births (ie less interventions, more like birth is supposed to be) - not the other way around! I think only the midwive...
- I delivered all three of my children at West Sub before the hospital was purchased by Ressurection. I thought the care was great, but I'm not a very needy patient. Wit...
Hospital
Asked by E.M. from Pittsburgh
on June 16, 2008
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Hello I am new to the Pgh area..I am due in August and this is my 2nd child(1st in Pgh) I am delivering at Magee..I have been hearing through word of mouth that Magee ...
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- I delivered both of my children at Magee and would not go anywhere else. Other hospitals might be okay with routine deliveries but if any complications arise Magee is...
- I've delivered at both Magee and at Forbes. I had a much better experience at Forbes. The nurses on the Labor and Delivery floor were wonderful at Forbes. East Suburba...
- I will echo what the other moms have said-- Magee does have a bit of a "factory" feel to it, but if something goes wrong (God forbid) it is the place to be. I persona...
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...
Looking to Find Good Hospital to Give Birth In
Asked by P.D. from Chicago
on March 12, 2007
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I'm going to have my baby in May, and my doctor has me set for Norwegian American Hospital, I'm not happy with this hospital as I have delivered at Lincoln Park Hospi...
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- Are you willing to change doctors? If you're looking for a low-intervention birth (either with a doc or with midwives) I've heard that West Suburban in Oak Park (alte...
- Can you switch caregivers so you can go back to Lincoln Park Hospital or elsewhere?
- Hi P. I delivered at Norwegian with Dr Robottom. SHe is a GREAT doctor, but the hospital is horrible. I had to share a bathroom, it is dirty and dingy, and the st...
Need to What Good Hospital Can I Go for Maternity.
Asked by E.R. from Chicago
on August 6, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I just found out that we are pregnant for the third time. I am very nervous & excited about the number 3. I want to get into to see a Doctor ASAP. Can...
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- Hi and congratulations! I had my daughter at Rush right off the Eisenhower. My OB/GYN is Dr. Boatwright. She is wonderful! However she is very busy and nearly ever...
- We, too, had a bad experience at Rush. Denise P., you must have been lucky; I'm so jealous! I agree with another poster that response time from the nurses was horren...
- Not sure where you live but RUSH NORTHSHORE in Skokie is AWESOME. My first 2 were there with Dr. Chams (Joyce)and her Dad too. When I moved out here we went to Edwar...
Seeking Female OB/GYN Who Delivers at Delnor Community Hospital
Asked by C.Z. from Chicago
on September 10, 2007
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Can anyone recommend a good FEMALE OB/GYN who delivers at Delnor Community Hospital. I am due in April with my second child and just recently moved to the area from o...
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- Hi C., I recommend Fox Valley Women's Health Partners. Dr. Mills, Dr. Wang, and Dr. Homan are all women and they are all wonderful. Dr. Homan didn't join the prac...
- I know a midwife who delivers there- her name is Marla Ellis, CNM and she is with Focus On Women in an office with other female and male OB's. I liked her okay, but ...
- Dupage OB/GYN is in the building attached to Delnor, Dr Lynn Fesenmyer is awesome. She delivered both my little ones. All the docs in the practice were great (you meet...
Feedback on Good Samaritan's Hospital?
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on October 2, 2007
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Can anyone share their experiences, good or bad, with Good Sam's OB-GYNs? We have to switch from Loyola because of insurance. It's between Hinsdale and Good Sam's, a...
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- I delivered both of my children at Adventist Hinsdale, and had fantastic experiences (I also work for the Adventist system). They are a level 3 as well!!
- WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL!!! That is exactly how I feel about Good Samaritan Hospital. First Class, all the way. The Best of Luck to You and Yours.
- Hi L., I have gone to Good Sam 's Midwest Ob Gyn forthe past 4 years and love them. there are 4 doctors and 2 midwives. i have seen them all. the docotr who delive...
Hospital Advice
Asked by S. from Chicago
on October 13, 2006
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I am having my second child in March, but we are just moving to the Gilberts area. The ob that I see delivers at St. Alexius (Hoffman Estates), Sherman and St. Joseph....
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- I am partial to Alexian Brothers in this area. I Have heard from other people what wonderful experiences they have there. Doesn't sound like your closest option though!!
- I delivered my twins at St. Alexius and would not even consider the other two! The NICU at St. Alexius is much better, in my opinion. The nursing staff is wonderful ...
- S., I had a C-section at Sherman and was very happy with the staff and my experience was uneventful. All of the nurses and other staff were very nice. I went to a t...
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...
Which Hospital Is Better: Little Company of Mary or Advocate Christ Hospital?
Asked by K.D. from Chicago
on September 18, 2006
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Hi moms!
I've recently found out that we are expecting our second child in May. I always assumed I would deliver this child at Little Company of Mary in Evergreen P...
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- christ with out a doubt!!! I would stay as far a way from Little Co as possiable. Even though Christ is a teaching hospital, you can enquire about the residents that ...
- I personally did not deliver at either, but had 2 friends who delivered at LCM and 1 who delivered at Christ. The friend who delivered at Christ had a MUCH better exp...
- I delivered at Christ Hospital and loved it. Post pardom rooms are a little small(althogh I was lucky enough to not get any room mates) and there are few private rooms...
