How far away is your hospital? & opinion needed!
NeinerBopper13
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My in-laws are very disappointed that my DH & I decided to go to a smaller hospital 40 minutes away from our home. This hospital is in my hometown, with, in my opinion, the best OB (& the only OB I was comfortable with). It has caused some drama, which I haven't let bother me. But, with that being said, it's still on my mind.
My question: Is 40 minutes away from the hospital unreasonable? I'm a FTM & just need some reassurance! My family lives 2 blocks from the hospital & my DH & I plan on staying at their house 1 week before my due date (unless I go into labor early, we have to make the drive).
Edit: One more thing- we have a Children's hospital 10 minutes away & MIL thinks it's absurd that we would go somewhere else. I just want a more relaxed environment than a huge, impersonal hospital.
Re: How far away is your hospital? & opinion needed!
My sisters is about an hour away, and although I wouldn't personally like that, she loves it.
To me, if that's the OB you are comfortable with, then that's what you should do. No use in going some place if you're not comfortable You would just w
My hospital will be 5 min away from my new place that we move into next month...
I don't think 40 minutes is unreasonable at all, especially if your OB is there. I'd rather be somewhere farther and comfortable with the OB and staff than to
We live in a small city with only one hospital that does babies. Decision made.
That being said - you need to do what is most comfortable for you.
A friend of mine used a hospital that was an hour and fifteen min. from her house. She was very happy with that hospital and that is where she wanted to go.
She did choose to leave her house a little earlier so she wouldent be in as much pain in
My hospital is probably 25 minutes on a good day, with light traffic. Otherwise, it could take us 40 minutes (or more) to get there- and the exit is in a construction zone, so yay. I'm not concerned- and I'm a FTM.
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I don't think that's too far. My hospital is about 30 minutes away (can be faster if there's no traffic, and will definitely be longer if there's a lot of traffic) - and I feel pretty comfortable with that.
Since you're planning on staying
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The hospital I am going to is about 15 minutes away, but quite a few women in town drive to a larger hospital that is 45 minutes away. I am a FTM, but I don't see 40 minutes being a big deal. I don't understand why grandparents feel they have the
Our hospital is about 35 min away (45 from my work) in the middle of the day or night, probably about an hour+ during rush hour. We chose this hospital because it is where my FIL works and he helped us pick an OB (who we love).
There are a coupl
If you are worried about 40 min away being unreasonable then you will prob want to check me into a psych ward!
My Hospital is 2.5 hours away from my house. There are a couple of tiny hospitals closer to me but none that are e
Up until last night, my hospital was about 15 minutes away. But now, I am high-risk delivery only, so I will be with my MFMs at a Level III facility about 40 minutes away.
I agree with others though, I wouldn't stay with your parents for a week.
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My hospital is 45 min - 1 hour away... It wasn't our choice though so everyone is dealing with it.
I say do what you want, they will deal with it.
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Our hospital is about 25 minutes away, but it's also the closest hospital to us, so it was either this hospital or one even further away. I love my OB's office so I'm glad it worked out this way.
As long as you feel comfortable with it, I don't t
Since labor can last for up to 24 hours or more, I think you're fine.Even a fast labor for most people is a few hours. 40 minutes is nothing.
My hospital is about 15 - 20 min away. I have a friend who drove herself to the hospital 40 minutes
My hospital is 2 hours away in rush hour, and 45 min off peak. We aren't happy with the drive, but the Hospital of the University of PA (HUP) is world class and CHOP is across the street (CHOP pediatricians staff HUP L&D)
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In my opinion, 40 minutes away from a hospital isn't too bad at all. Yes in your case there's a closer one but it's important to also feel comfortable with the hospital you're planning to deliver at and 40 minutes isn't a huge ways away when it c
Don't bother staying with your family for the sake of the distance either. I labored in the car for almost an hour last time and it was doable. I just kind of banged on the armrest during contractions. Contractions started at mid
Your ILs are being crazy. You'll be fine.
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With no traffic I am about 25 min away from the hospital. In traffic it could be up to an hour (Chicago suburbs). I think 40 min is just fine. Especially for your first. Typically your first comes slower. I've known people
I live 25 minutes from 2 hospitals. They have insane C section rates and frankly I wouldn't bring my pets there for treatment.
Driving the dist
We live in the sticks so our hospital is about 40 minutes away. I'm not worried about it. I plan on laboring at home as long as possible and my OB encourages that. I'm a FTM too. I feel pretty in tune with my body so I'm sure that between the reading I
I have yet to read a story about a woman going into labor on her way to the hospital. The typical labor time can be anywhere from 6 hrs - 2 days, so whats the rush? Although my hospital is 15 min from home and my work, i told my hubby to keep me home a