Holy Cross Hospital in Ft Lauderdale?

Im=incognito

Anyone deliver there, or know someone who delivered there?  I'm so torn about picking a hospital.  That's what happens when there seem to be hospitals on every corner.  Too many options!  I almost wish I lived in rural Minnesota... then I'd just go to "the hospital." 

Also, how important is a level III Nicu?  I originally wanted to go to Memorial because it is next to Joe Dimaggio, but that is much farther from my home.  Plus they don't have private rooms! 

 

chezgirl

are you choosing between holy cross and broward general? holy cross has a great  maternity floor but does not have a nicu/picu like broward.  i am choosing holy cross (i am due in aug) because according to my dr, it is more laid back and less deliveries so more chance of a private room. i have several friends who delivered at holy cross and all had good experiences. 

 

g8orell

I used to volunteer in the newborn nursery/ L&D / and post partum there...it's okay. Needs to be udated! My mom still works there. I'd chose Holy Cross over Broward General though. They have a level II NICU, but Dr. Shah and Bellour are awesome!!

Nicksgirl121

I delivered at Holy Cross and I have nothing but good things to say about my delivery. The nurses were very calming and informative. They told me what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it and they walked me through the birthing process pefectly. My daughter ended up in the NICU for a few days-my only complaint about the nicu was that they are SUPER protective of their nicu babies. When I look back now, I see it was a good thing but during the moment, I just wanted to take my new baby home. I delivered on a fairly busy delivery night but I still ended up with a room to myself for my entire stay. It was so nice to have that extra bed for DH to sleep in at night. When we get pg again, I will return to Holy Cross

Im=incognito

Thanks ladies!  I'm going to pick Holy Cross.

ReiszsPieces

I don't know anything about Labor and Delivery there, but my dad had a hip replacement at Holy Cross and it was fantastic.  Definitely worth the drive from Boca.  Like I said, no L& D experience, but over all I liked the hospital and the level of care.