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Unity or Mercy? Where do I deliver...
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I am trying to make a decision on where to deliver. I have tried to find information on both hospitals birthing centers and cannot find any feedback from blogs, discussions etc. My doctors says to go to which ever I like or feel most comfortable. Anyone delivered at either of these hospitals?What was your experiance? Which hospital is better?
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Re: Unity or Mercy? Where do I deliver...
I delivered at Mercy and had a positive experience. I know several of the labor and delivery nurses, so I felt surrounded by caring people. I don't know anything about Unity so no comment.
We were living in Ramsey when I delivered, and now live in Blaine. Mercy is very close. Good Luck!
I delivered at Mercy and loved it. It was quiet, quick and protected. There is only one way to the baby level and that's through the elevator. The stairs are locked. (My sister tried to take it for exercise and had to go all the way down again) I went in at 2am and was in my bed (you go through triage first so they can make sure you're ready) by 2:10...given I was 8cm already...I also was in a room next to very loud people but couldn't hear them unless I was in the hallway. They also check on you but not too much. The nurses I had were very kind and respectful. You have your own bathroom and closet to store stuff. They are also very good about waiting to take vitals until visitors are gone. The food is good too (at least I thought) - you get lots of options.
My cousin delivered at Unity and although a lot was similar, she said she would have rather delivered at Mercy. She said it seemed nicer and the nurses were better. Hers were pushy although depending upon your mood during labor at Mercy they could be pushy too.
I work at Mercy so I'm biased but I try and like to think that our patients go away with a postitve expericences.
If you like to not be bothered wheather you go with Mercy or Unity make sure you tell your RN to check on you every-so-often or just call out when you need something because at both hospitals Allina has started an hourly rounding check....where every hour we come to check to see if you or the baby need anything.
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