I gave birth to a little girl late last week!
I know there were some negative posts here earlier about Baptist Hospital, but I was very happy with the way things went. I did get a private room, which made a big difference.
My doctor stuck well to my birth plan to give me as natural a birth as possible, even though I was almost ready to give up at one point. I had a very long early labor, which I know is a pain for doctors, but mine kept popping by and checking on me for almost two days. He was positive and encouraging. I was encouraged to eat, drink and move around.
I was consulted on every decision along the way, including one to induce labor in the end.
The anesthesioligst was also excellent and very communicative on what I wanted and didn't want. Since induced labors are faster and more painful, we used a mild epidural that took the edge off the pain. But I felt every contraction (I wanted to) and could move my legs and feet the whole time, which made the pushing faster.
The support staff were great too. They came by a little too often to change my garbage, take my temperature, etc. But who's going to complain about too much service?
Because I had a private room, baby could be wheeled in for feedings whenever I wanted, or even room in. (I didn't do this because I was exhausted).
I felt they were pretty pro-breast-feeding. Maybe their policies wouldn't please real purists, but I was happy. I was encouraged to breastfeed, but they also topped up with formula in the nursery, since Baby was small, a bit early, and hungry! This seems to have had no bad effect, as my milk came in well and baby breast-feeds with no problem now.
The only downside was that it was extremely expensive -- all your costs double when you opt for a private room.
And also, Baby had to go back to hospital for jaundice. But I am very happy.
I know there were some negative posts here earlier about Baptist Hospital, but I was very happy with the way things went. I did get a private room, which made a big difference.
My doctor stuck well to my birth plan to give me as natural a birth as possible, even though I was almost ready to give up at one point. I had a very long early labor, which I know is a pain for doctors, but mine kept popping by and checking on me for almost two days. He was positive and encouraging. I was encouraged to eat, drink and move around.
I was consulted on every decision along the way, including one to induce labor in the end.
The anesthesioligst was also excellent and very communicative on what I wanted and didn't want. Since induced labors are faster and more painful, we used a mild epidural that took the edge off the pain. But I felt every contraction (I wanted to) and could move my legs and feet the whole time, which made the pushing faster.
The support staff were great too. They came by a little too often to change my garbage, take my temperature, etc. But who's going to complain about too much service?
Because I had a private room, baby could be wheeled in for feedings whenever I wanted, or even room in. (I didn't do this because I was exhausted).
I felt they were pretty pro-breast-feeding. Maybe their policies wouldn't please real purists, but I was happy. I was encouraged to breastfeed, but they also topped up with formula in the nursery, since Baby was small, a bit early, and hungry! This seems to have had no bad effect, as my milk came in well and baby breast-feeds with no problem now.
The only downside was that it was extremely expensive -- all your costs double when you opt for a private room.
And also, Baby had to go back to hospital for jaundice. But I am very happy.
I'm happy for you : P