Delivering at St. Joe's Oakland?

jmcs07

Hi Ladies, I'm new to the board. I'm pregnant with my 2nd baby, and this will be my 1st baby born in Metro Detroit. I just found out my OB only delivers out of St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland. I have friends who have had babies at St. Joe's in Ann Arbor, but I don't know anything about the hospital on Woodward in Pontiac. I'm a little nervous...

christinasullie37

I delivered there. Dr. Corsi was my doc. The labor and delivery area was great but I was not impressed with the mother baby wing. I am a first mom and I left the hospital very unprepared for my daughter's coming home. Perhaps maybe I didn't ask enough questions but I will not deliver there again. As for safety, it is perfectly good they are in the process of doing construction so you have to park a little far away but I never had any problems.

jmcs07

Thanks for letting me know :-) I'm sorry you had a bad experience with them. I didn't have a very good experience with the hospital I had my 1st at (out of State) either. There are so many more doctors, and hospitals to choose from around here--it's nice, but a little overwhelming

Jodie,e,Wilson

I love St. Joes. My dr. is Dr. Corsi as well. I live 2 miles away from Royal Oak Beaumont and my husband I choose to drive the 20 minutes to St. Joes. I agree that the Mommy/baby isn't 100 awesome, but I wouldn't deliver anywhere else. If you are still in need of a pediatrician, we love Dr. Baraceros. She's right across from the hospital and does rounds there. I have a 2.5yearold and a 1.5yearold, plus one due in April. We have never had any issue get in for same day appointments. She is the only doctor and really is available anytime.

christinasullie37

Please don't let my experience scare you.  I think a lot of why I thought it was not good was because I didn't go to the hospital prepared and I didn't ask questions.  Over all if was good but I will choose Huron Valley Sinai over St. Joes. Even if it means switching doctors.

Rsoc23

I had my 1st there and plan on having my second there. I had a great experience~ except for my dr :-/ if you are in labor you park in the ER lot so the walk is not far. construction will not be done until next year. 

ask for Fran as a nurse in MB~she was like a grandmother figure. she came in at 4 am because I was in tears and overwhelmed and sat down on the bed with me. answered all of our questions and then some. she was fantastic! 

as for safety~it's not so bad. it is on the outskirts of Pontiac. my suggestion is to just be aware of your surroundings and you will be fine. but I would say that while shopping at Somerset too. I also work at SJMO and I haven't been afraid there  

Rachelxxmikey

I also delivered my first son there two years ago! Love the hosptial, awesome staff for the most part Dr Corsi is my OB he is wonderful hands down. I have been with him since I was 13 years old. His whole office of OBs is great and must have high qualifying titles too get into his office. I would highly recommend Dr Corsi to anyone along with St Joesph hosptial, yes the one in Pontiac!