North Indy Hospital suggestions

beltonjc1

Hello,

Had my first visit with my OB yesterday and I wasn't impressed at all. After the exam she offered me medication for nausea 3 times after I told her I didn't need it and that was it. I guess I was expecting a run down of her role over the next 7 months, her philosophies, a card, something. Not to mention the first time we went for our appointment, she didn't show up. The nurses said she had 3 deliveries that morning and decided to take the rest of the day off. 

 

I'd like to get some ideas on a good place to start looking. What did you like, or didn't like about your experience, facility, ob? Did anyone go with a midwife they'd like to recomend?

SusieDMB

I had my daughter at Carmel St. V's and had a great experience.   My group is women's health partnership at the Carmel location, but I know several people who use the hazel dell and lifetime ones too and liked it.  The one thing is you don't know who will deliver you--it's whomever is on call.  The nice thing is the hospital is smaller, and you get more individual attention.  I had a friend at community north whose baby was taken to another mother on accident.  Granted, it can happen anywhere, but when there are a lot more babies there at a time it's more likely.

Cons:  the big ultrasound they do later--a couple of my friends got to find out the sex 2 or 3 weeks before I did, the food is just so-so where places like clarian have better selections.

Honestly, unless you have a meet & greet with the dr., they aren't going to go over all of those things.  You just have to go in and ask ?'s--they aren't going to bring it up on their own.  And, with delivering babies, sometimes they are going to miss appointments--part of the territory.  But, it sounds like she could have been friendlier.

cz0828

I went to Community North Hospital and my OB was Amy Hayes with Via OBGYN.

I loved her she is a great doctor. She takes as much time with you as you need. I never felt rushed. She was there for every single appointment and even made sure she would be there for my delivery. I got pretty sick the weekend before I had my DD and she even called me from home to check how I was doing and told me to go ahead and go to L&D to get fluids. She was there the following morning to check on me since DD's hb was all over the place. I just can't say enough good things about her.

 Good luck with your decision.

indybride4.8.06

I had both of my girls at Community North.  My OB is with Castleton OB-Gyn (Dr. Ertel).  She's GREAT!!!  I love her to pieces!  She was wonderful about explaining what would happen, how it would happen, options, etc.  I would recommend her to anyone.  Here is the website.  When I lived in Fishers, I went to the Fishers location most of the time, but now that I live in Carmel, I go to the Comm. North location mostly.  The nurses are great at both locations (and actually - she's had the same nurse since I started seeing her 4 years ago).  I also loved Community North.  The OB nurses there are great (well, there was 1 I didn't like, but most of them are fabulous). 

IU_baby

I delivered my son at Clarian North and this baby will be delivered at Community North.  Like a previous poster, my current OB is Amy Hayes.  I love her.  She's a complete change from my prior OB and after seeing her for a second opinion on a matter unrelated to pregnancy, I switched.  I am much more comfortable with her than I was with my prior OB.  However, my delivery at Clarian was amazing.  I had great nurses throughout my delivery and recovery. 

Unless you pose the questions to your doctor, it's not likely that you'll get a big rundown of what to expect.  Did you ask what to expect over the next 7 months?  Did you ask about her philosophies on prenatal care and childbirth?  I think it's an odd thing to just offer up at an appointment without being asked first.  If you're experiencing nausea, a prescription for Zofran can provide relief. 

indybride4.8.06

IU_baby:

Unless you pose the questions to your doctor, it's not likely that you'll get a big rundown of what to expect.  Did you ask what to expect over the next 7 months?  Did you ask about her philosophies on prenatal care and childbirth?  I think it's an odd thing to just offer up at an appointment without being asked first.  If you're experiencing nausea, a prescription for Zofran can provide relief. 

I agree with this.  I usually came to my appointments with questions ready.  Maybe try that and give her another chance?

gizmo909

I delivered at Clarian North and see Dr Weber at Associates in Womens Health.  I can't say enough good things about him, his practice, and Clarian.  I started out with a different OB and switched around 20 weeks.  It was one of the best decisions I made.  

If you're really feeling that uncomfortable with your current OB, I'd recommend switching.  In my opinion, your OB is someone that you shouldn't have to be uncomfortable with or question whether they really have your best interest in mind.  With that being said, I wouldn't completely write her off.  I don't think I was ever told a rundown of being pg, philosophies, etc without asking.  You really have to be your own advocate and if you have questions that you feel they aren't asking, just ask. 

ariel0411

Dr. Cathy Carr, Community North Hospital.