West Suburban Midwife Associates
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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...
Looking for a Midwife
Asked by V. from Chicago
on February 14, 2007
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Hi Ladies.
I am looking for a new midwife. I used Jennifer Carney CNM with my first baby. She has since gone on to Law school and is no longer practicing. :( The ...
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- Hi V., I used the midwives at Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group and delivered at prentice. I LOVED them, especially Amy Willett's, Jennifer Lynch(she delivere...
- We used West Suburban Midwives in Oak Park for both of ours and they were great. They accept most insurance policies and deliver at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park.
- we loved loved loved the midwives at Northwestern. Carol Hirschfield is my primary caregiver now. They delivered my oldest son and supported me with the birth of my ...
Looking for New Midwife or OB GYN
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on September 29, 2008
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Hello Mommy's, I am looking for a new Midwife or OB GYN. I used a midwife group to deliver my first child naturally at a hospital, but they have moved and I am looking...
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- suburban womens specialists are wonderful, they have 4 drs and 2 midwives whom have delivered both of my children. patty and kathy are very personable and make you fee...
- ____@____.com is a dula- very nice girl. I also recommend woman to woman in Crystal Lake ###-###-#### I see Dr. Gandi but the others are great as well. My kids see t...
- I love my OB GYN...Dr. Salus. She is with Woman to Woman in Crystal Lake. All four doctors are female and very supportive of your birthing decisions. They try to ma...
Seeking Doula or Mid-wife
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on June 10, 2009
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I'm thinking about using a Doulah or Mid-wife for my delivery and was wondering if anyone has reccomendations for or agains this route.
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- the midwives at Northwestern memorial physicians group are GREAT!!! I love them all, especially Amy and Ariel! ###-###-#### good luck!
- J., I used midwives as my practitioners when I was pregnant with my daughter, and they were great. If you want to have a natural childbirth, midwives are the way t...
- I very much recommend the midwife experience especially if you are looking to do a natural birth. You can still be in a hospital etc. in case there are any issues, but...
Looking for Midwife in Chicago Location/ near Elmwood Park
Asked by R.E. from Chicago
on February 11, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a good midwife in NW Chicago, near Elmwood Park?
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- Definitely--Debi Lesnick from Northshore (a private practice with OBs if you need consult). She is in Evanston and Glenview the numbers are: ###-###-#### in Ev, ###-...
- Hi R.- Congratulations! I saw that a lot of other Moms already told about West Suburban Midwives but I had to reiterate how truly wonderful they are and that's not say...
- I had my son with Julie from the West Suburban Midwife Associates in Oak Park. I LOVE them and thought they were great. They are nice and close to you too. http://w...
Midwife and Doula near Palatine, IL
Asked by S.Y. from Chicago
on October 4, 2009
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I've always visited an Ob-Gyn and am not familiar with midwives or doulas. Now that I'm pregnant, I've heard a lot of good things about midwives/doulas. If you've ha...
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- I had my first baby almost a year ago and I used the midwife practice West Suburban Midwife Associates in Oak Park and I loved them... very professional, but a bit mor...
- This group of midwives at West Suburban Hospital is the group of hospital-based midwives that I give the highest recommendation of any in the area... http://www.wes...
- Congratulations on your pregnancy! To clarify: midwives are healthcare providers. A CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife) is a registered nurse and has additional graduate 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...
Wannabe Mom Looking for Good OB GYN or Nurse Midwife
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on February 16, 2008
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Me and my husband will be tying to conceive our first child this summer. I would like to get in and have a pre-conception appointment with a good CNM or OB GYN. I woul...
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- Hello there: I have a beatiful three year daughter and I see a great ob-gyn in skokie her name is Helen Plavnik, her number is ###-###-####. She is out of Lutheran ...
- Hi! I hightly recommend Dr. Abbie Roth. She is with Northwestern Hospitals in downtown Chicago. Me and 3 of my girlfriends who have all had babies in the last year...
- Dr. Michele Perlis is fantastic. She is a down to earth and great at her job. Her practice is called Woman to Woman (all women doctors) in Crystal Lake, IL ###-###-#...
Looking for Great OB/CNM Team in the City of Chicago.
Asked by R.A. from Chicago
on May 5, 2008
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My OB has been my gyne for years, but at my first OB appt I found out the practice does not work with CNMs. I really want to work with a midwife. Does anyone in the ci...
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- I think the CNM/OB team is the way to go. Wonderful docs and midwives at Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group. They are in the 680 N. Lakeshore Dr. building near P...
- Where in Chicago are you? Just so you know.... all you need is a midwife... they have backup OBs (for the rare need for one). My top pick for midwives in the chicag...
- I use the Nurse Midwifery practice at Swedish Covenant Hospital(at California and Foster). I'm very happy with them. I received prenatal care there for my first chil...
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 ...
