Recommendations for OKC hospitals?

hchollister

I was going to deliver at Norman Health Plex, but decided to stick with a facility near home. I've heard many things about OU Medical Center and Mercy, as well as Integris Baptist and St. Anthony's. Can anyone tell me their experience with these facilities? I'm wanting freedom with moving around and a facility that works with hypnobirthing.

hnb2433

My daughter was born at Mercy Hospital. We used Dr. Wayman, out of Center for Womens Health. I LOVED every part of it, wouldn't change a thing.

I was a week late, induced with pitocin, and had my baby 7 hours later "naturally"...other than the pitocin. I was able to move around freely, wheeling my monitor around, and labored mostly in the bathroom. The nurses were great, 100% on my side for the "natural birth". I did not have a birth plan written. I knew i wanted no epi or pain meds, and made that clear to my nurses when i arrived. My doctor was, ofcourse,  already aware of this, we had many discussions about this during my pregnancy.

I honestly can't say enough good things about my doctor and Mercy hospital....Good Luck mama!

Edmondmum

I agree with pp about Mercy. I loves my experience! Would love to relive everyone not and the staff was a Huge part.  Love the labor and delivery nurses!

hchollister

Thanks! I've been hearing AMAZING things about Mercy and all of their doctors, so we'll be heading there! So excited!!

 

cheri lynne

My friend is in her first year of residency and just did her OB rotation.  She really likes St. Anthony.  She was not fond at all of the OB's at OU, BUT I am using OU's Midwives so its a different story.  So far I have been very happy with them.

caityxsweetie

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy!!! Amazing hopsital to deliver your baby at!

+Steph+4+

I had three at St. Anthony and really liked it there, they have a couple of the suites with queen size beds, and i was lucky enough to get one with my daughter. I had a friend who had a baby this year at Mercy, spent 4 days there and they never even put her in a real bed, she was in a birthing bed the whole time. I asked the nurse about it and they were too full, that alone is enough to make me steer clear, no beds, no me... I personally feel most places have great nurses and try to respect a woman's wishes on birthing. While the actual birth is very important don't over look how comfortable you will be during the rest of your stay.

Plus St.Anthony had great food, and loved their nurses and my Dr. was awesome, but i think he has retired now. I am going to check out the new Edmond one for this baby.

camarotempress

My sister had her 2nd baby there and her 3rd at Lakeside Women's Hospital.  She loved them, but Lakeside was her fav as they are smaller and mostly for OB.  I had my DS there 11/09 and I plan to have our 2nd there 7/12.   You can tour the hopistals too by calling and having someone show you everything.