I'm new to the area and Washington hospital is close by. I haven't heard anything good or bad about them and I'm not sure if I should go there or travel to a swickley hosptial where I know I'll love. It's about an hour away and Washington is right down the road. Any advice??? I'm only 6 weeks so I have time to shop around!
I personally don't know anyone who has given birth there but I will tell you that the Pa Dept of Health just recently released the statistics for Pa hospital from 2008 and Washington Hospital has one of the lowest c-section rates in the state at 22.0%. If that type of thing is important to you that would be pretty encouraging.
I am planning to give birth at Washington Hospital in July. This is my first, and I've basically decided between Washington and Magee. Because 6 of the 7 doctors did their residency at Magee, I figured I'm basically getting a Magee doctor in a smaller-scale hospital. The C-Section rate also played a huge factor in my decision. I'm 16 weeks, so far I love all of the doctors and staff... I have heard good and bad things about every hospital- only one really bad story about Washington, but I think it was circumstantial. If there is a problem with your baby, the experience is bound to be bad no matter which hospital you are in. The important thing is to build a relationship with your doctors, which I think is harder to do in a bigger hospital. I'm curious to see what others have to say though!!!
I am halfway between St. Clair and Washington hospital. I gave birth to my first son at a very small town hospital and it was a great experience. I was considering Washington but someone said they are UPMC? I have Aetna insurance, not UPMC. I've tried to call to confirm but it's always busy line, can't find anything on their website.
I will be delivering my second child in march at Washington Hospital. I had a good experience with them the first time. My nurse who delivered my son also taught my prenatal classes so that was great!!! I don't think I had anything bad to say about them!!! I had an epidural and a quick delivery!! Good luck!
I was in the labor/delivery room with a friend of mine. They took good care of her and it was fine. I also know multiple people who have delivered there and have not had issues.
I am planning on delivering at Washington Hospital in June. It is nice because the OB/GYN group that I see only go to Washington Hospital.
Re: anyone give birth at Washington Hospital?
I personally don't know anyone who has given birth there but I will tell you that the Pa Dept of Health just recently released the statistics for Pa hospital from 2008 and Washington Hospital has one of the lowest c-section rates in the state at 22.0%. If that type of thing is important to you that would be pretty encouraging.
https://www.theunnecesarean.com/blog/2009/12/21/pennsylvania-department-of-health-releases-2008-hospital-ces.html
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I was in the labor/delivery room with a friend of mine. They took good care of her and it was fine. I also know multiple people who have delivered there and have not had issues.
I am planning on delivering at Washington Hospital in June. It is nice because the OB/GYN group that I see only go to Washington Hospital.