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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...
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...
Seeking Input on Midwives Through Alexian Brothers Hosp.
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on July 17, 2009
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Has anyone used a group with midwives at Alexian Brothers? I am interested in finding a GREAT midwife in the northwest suburbs. Any advice on Alexian Brothers midwives...
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- I second Nicole Quigley. She was my nurse midwife when I had my daughter and she is FANTASTIC. I too love the entire office staff. Nicole always had time to answer q...
- Hi my sister used a miswife with two of her children the last two so she was happy i believe the midwifes name is Deb Danielson i could be wrong but its something like...
- Jill Edwards, CNM is FANTASTIC!!! I absolutely love her! She was my midwife with my first pregnancy and helped deliver my daughter (I had to have a C-section due to DD...
Need an OB-GYN
Asked by P. from Chicago
on February 19, 2006
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I am looking for an OB-GYN in the western suburban area (I live in Oak Brook). I am 8 weeks pregnant right now, and am looking for someone who is thorough, won't blow...
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- I go to West Suburbans Women's Clinic in Willowbrook on Rt. 83 & Plainfield Rd. I highly recommend this practice. It is 4 female doctors, and 2 midwives. They refer...
- I went to the offices of Roth and Zucker, which are located directly east behind Yorktown. There are only 2 doctors in the practice (which is a miracle these days) an...
- Dr. Pamela Dorne out of Hinsdale is fantastic. She has been parcticing 23 years and delivers at Hinsdale and LaGrange hospitals. She works alone and delivers all her...
Seeking OB/GYN in Romeoville, Bolingbrook or Naperville Area
Asked by V.H. from Chicago
on August 30, 2007
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My family will be moving to Romeoville in less than a month and I need to find a new ob/gyn to continue my pre-natal. Currently, I'm 15 weeks pregnant. I delivered ...
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- Hi. I am a doctor in Winfield, and I live in Burr Ridge. I had my kids at Hinsdale with Lorenzini, Bruneuau, and Senica. It wasa very good experience, and they are gre...
- There is a FABULOUS practice in Willowbrook with all women and includes 2 midwives. Patty, one of the midwives, delivered our daughter 11 months ago and we were thril...
- I went to Edwards Womens Center in Bolingbrook, Delivered in Naperville, it is a very nice hospital. i will say there dr's are ok but they are so busy unless I got th...
VBAC In South Burbs
Asked by S.J. from Chicago
on February 7, 2009
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Hi i am 32 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child and seeking advice on a VBAC, My current Ob-gyn will not work with me on my quest for natural childbirth. Any recommendatio...
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- I did not need c-sec's with either of mine, but did do natural with them both with midwives. I went to West Suburban Women's Health in Willowbrook and delivered at Hi...
- Hi S. - loyola has a new facility in Homer Glen and I would assume that they have OBs in the office. I would maybe give them a call and inquire. The website for Loyo...
- I am in the same position as you. I am 27 weeks with my 2nd, also wanting a VBAC. I did try to get intouch with a midwife in the area but never got a response from h...
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 ...
What Do You Think of Northwestern's Midwife Practice?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on June 7, 2007
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Hi,
I'm pregnant again and am trying to wade through the myriad choices of prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care here in Chicago. I delivered my first baby in Germa...
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- I delivered my first baby this past Thanksgiving Day (A 30 minute delivery, All natural) with Northwestern's midwife practice. I delivered with Amy Lynch (midwife...
- Hello M., Congratulations! I have a 22 month old who was delivered by a midwife at Northwestern Hospital in Evanston. I had a VERY positive experince. That midwife ...
- LOVE THEM! The midwives delivered my first and I really wanted them for my second pregnancy, but twins require more medical intervention, even for uncomplicated pregn...
Anyone Love Their OB?
Asked by S.D. from Chicago
on April 19, 2007
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I delivered at Northwestern and am looking forward to the new location! I am wondering if anyone has an OB that they think the world of. I had an emergency c section a...
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- You might consider going to a midwife instead of an OB. Especially if you're considering VBAC for your second baby (assuming you're considering another baby or are cu...
- I delivered at Northwestern and I had Dr. Chen. She is a new mother herself and was wonderful. Very nice and the new location of Northwestern will be wonderful. All ...
- i absolutely love my ob! his name is elias sabbagha (not to be confused with the ultrasound doctor/pioneer, his father, rudy sabbagha. elias sabbagha is in the 680 b...
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 ...
