Just moved to Indy and trying for our first, feeling a bit overwhelmed

tamu2015

Hello everyone. My husband and I just moved to Indy and we are going to start trying for our first baby sometime next year. I am due for my annual exam so I would like to go ahead and get something scheduled and do an annual/prepreg exam. However, I know that doctors will only have rights at certain hospitals so do I need to know what hospital I want first or should i find a doctor and then just use their hospital? I really would like to have a natural child birth if possible, and I like the facilities that IU methodist has on their website, with wireless monitoring, birthing balls, and hydrotherapy. I am reading through old posts, but I was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on how to go about finding a doctor/hospital that fits what we are looking for. Thanks!

anbaloun

I delivered naturally at IU Methodist in February and had a great experience. I actually had a midwife, they're very common at Methodist. Shane Ping was my midwife and she was amazing, I was with her from almost the beginning of my pregnancy and couldn't have been happier. I am also a doula so if you are looking for extra support for a natural birth that may be something to look into Good luck trying!

blueturkey12

Welcome! We live in Indy as well and just had our first at IU Methodist in July. While I did not deliver naturally (labored for 17 hours then ended up with a c-section) I did have a good experience there. I really appreciated the wireless monitoring and being able to move around during my early stages of labor. I do agree with the PP that a midwife might be a good option for you. Good luck to you!

tamu2015

Thanks everyone! We are definitely going to look in to IU methodist and north. Thanks so much for the feedback!

kaseydw89

I had a great experience at IU Methodist if u want to hear about the whole experience i commented on the forum asking about IU Methodist right before this one... Good Luck!

plus12012

I love IU North. Welcome to Indy!

clariknittist

IU North was great for our natural birth! Welcome to the Circle City!