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lrodrigu79
LIF Infant
Member since 7/13 115 total posts
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Liza Jones
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Picking out a Hospital
I am currently looking into hospitals for delivery. I live in the city but I wanted to know what everyone looked for when picking out a hospital.
What made you choose your hospital? What should I look out for?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you
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Posted 11/24/13 2:56 PM  |
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
Member since 1/11 5570 total posts
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Picking out a Hospital
My main concern was that the hospital was a regional perinatal center. I want to deliver at a hospital that has the ability to provide the most advanced care to my baby if the need arrises. I could not imagine having my newborn sent to another hospital for care if necessary. I also looked into the number of births and type of birth (vaginal vs c-section) at the hospital annually.
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| Posted 11/24/13 3:56 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
Member since 2/09 20494 total posts
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Me
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Picking out a Hospital
Location and reputation.
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| Posted 11/24/13 5:02 PM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
Member since 5/09 18388 total posts
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Allison
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Picking out a Hospital
I choose a dr. To me that is way more important. A dr you trust and are comfortable with is more important than a hospital.
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| Posted 11/24/13 5:11 PM |
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Atherley
So in Love with my DS
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Re: Picking out a Hospital
Posted by alli3131
I choose a dr. To me that is way more important. A dr you trust and are comfortable with is more important than a hospital.
This
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| Posted 11/24/13 5:15 PM |
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jams92
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Re: Picking out a Hospital
Posted by alli3131
I choose a dr. To me that is way more important. A dr you trust and are comfortable with is more important than a hospital.
This
I've had my doctor for years and I really like her. She's affiliated with one hospital so that was it - no decision to make
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| Posted 11/24/13 6:16 PM |
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Re: Picking out a Hospital
Posted by Atherley
Posted by alli3131
I choose a dr. To me that is way more important. A dr you trust and are comfortable with is more important than a hospital.
This
this again
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| Posted 11/24/13 8:26 PM |
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beachmama
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/12 599 total posts
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T
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Picking out a Hospital
I have no choice over hospital, it is where my ob delivers.
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| Posted 11/24/13 8:29 PM |
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2BadSoSad
LIF Adult
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Re: Picking out a Hospital
My top concerns were that it was not a Catholic Hospital and private rooms were a must.
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| Posted 11/24/13 9:52 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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Re: Picking out a Hospital
Posted by 2BadSoSad
My top concerns were that it was not a Catholic Hospital and private rooms were a must.
This too.
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drpepper318
MIR MIR MIR!
Member since 6/07 8274 total posts
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Re: Picking out a Hospital
Posted by ElizaRags35
Location and reputation.
same.
I wanted a hospital where it would be easy to park too (living in the city, this is always a priority for me)
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| Posted 11/24/13 11:07 PM |
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lrodrigu79
LIF Infant
Member since 7/13 115 total posts
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Liza Jones
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Re: Picking out a Hospital
I wanted a hospital where it would be easy to park too (living in the city, this is always a priority for me)
I live in the city as well and I was looking into Lenox Hill Hospital. What are your thoughts on this hospital?
http://www.lenoxhillhospital.org/departments.aspx?id=1464
Message edited 11/25/2013 7:13:10 AM.
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jax1
Love my baby girl!!!
Member since 3/09 3405 total posts
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Re: Picking out a Hospital
Posted by alli3131
I choose a dr. To me that is way more important. A dr you trust and are comfortable with is more important than a hospital.
Same. Though, I was happy that my dr delivers at LIJ just because it has a great NICU. Hopefully we will never need it, but it's good that it's there. I still picked a Dr first.
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| Posted 11/25/13 7:59 AM |
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jab818
LIF Infant
Member since 10/12 254 total posts
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Picking out a Hospital
I delivered 5 weeks ago at Lenox Hill. Had a great experience. We had to pay out of pocket for a private room but in the next few months private rooms will be standard. Valet parking is $35 for 24 hours. We were there 32 hrs and they charged us the same $35. If you have any questions feel free to pm me.
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| Posted 11/25/13 10:09 AM |
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Gdesq
LIF Adult
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Re: Picking out a Hospital
Posted by alli3131
I choose a dr. To me that is way more important. A dr you trust and are comfortable with is more important than a hospital.
This. I delivered at Lenox Hill and had a c-section.
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| Posted 11/25/13 10:19 AM |
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starr
little whale on the way
Member since 6/10 1288 total posts
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Picking out a Hospital
I live in lower Westchester and chose a city hospital as I work in the city. So I had to make sure it will be easy to get to if I am in labor, easy to get for apt's (a bit tricky with this, but not that big of a deal). Also it was very important to choose a hospital with great reputation and great team of Dr's.
I went for now with NYU (I also used their fertility center so the choice was a bit easier for this).
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| Posted 11/25/13 12:06 PM |
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6months
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/08 598 total posts
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Picking out a Hospital
I went with whatever hospital my OB was affiliated with so didn't have much choice, since it's only one hospital (NY Presbytertian, Cornell). I had my son there almost 3 years ago and was very happy there. No pressure to do anything I didn't want to do.
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Twobuggies14
LIF Infant
Member since 9/13 100 total posts
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Re: Picking out a Hospital
I chose a new OB this time partially because I did not like the last hospital. They are a great practice so I guess my decision was based on OB and hospital affiliation.
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| Posted 12/3/13 9:27 AM |
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CL2012
LIF Toddler
Member since 1/13 374 total posts
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Re: Picking out a Hospital
Depending on how early you are in your pregnancy, you can take some time and go on maternity tours at different hospitals to get a feel for what each offers and how they differ. If you gravitate towards one hospital, then look for a doctor or practice that fits your philosophies and delivers at that hospital.
Tours are usually not too long and should be free
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| Posted 12/3/13 9:54 AM |
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Picking out a Hospital
I'm delivering at Columbia. For me it was about having a top notch facility with a fantastic NICU if the need arises.
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| Posted 12/3/13 4:36 PM |
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rsquared
Sweet P is here!
Member since 4/11 2026 total posts
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Re: Picking out a Hospital
I chose based on c-section and episiotomy rates, natural-birth friendliness, and the option of water birth.
It was really important to me that the hospital would support natural birth, including allowing intermittent monitoring.
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| Posted 12/3/13 7:58 PM |
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Eagermom3
LIF Toddler
Member since 4/13 448 total posts
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Picking out a Hospital
Nicu on site and private rooms but also didnt want to be too far.
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