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Experiences at Baptist hospital in Fernandina Beach Fl

Brimel212Brimel212
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Hi,

 I have moved to Fernandina Beach Florida from NY in April and am 6 1/2 months pregnant now. I started going to Baptist in Jacksonville and saw all the doctors there once so far and really liked them. The problem is the commute is like 40-45 minutes away and I really much rather go to the closer hospital which is like 5 minutes away. I had a C-section with my previous pregnancy and will probably have another one.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should do?? Should I stay with Baptist in Jacksonville are they much better or Do you think it is good to switch and go to the closer hospital?

 

I appreciate all suggestions,stories and experiences at either hospital.

 

Thanks so much :)

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Re: Experiences at Baptist hospital in Fernandina Beach Fl

  • Mrs_W_PookieMrs_W_Pookie member
    Welcome to Florida!  I don't have any experience with that hospital, but I would definitely prefer a 5 minute commute to a 45 minute one!  However, the Downtown location does have the NICU (don't know about the location closer to you).  I would probably feel more comfortable being at the Downtown one, G-d forbid your LO needs to go to the NICU.  Good luck with your decision!
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  • Kristin&AdamKristin&Adam

    imageMrs_W_Pookie:
    Welcome to Florida!  I don't have any experience with that hospital, but I would definitely prefer a 5 minute commute to a 45 minute one!  However, the Downtown location does have the NICU (don't know about the location closer to you).  I would probably feel more comfortable being at the Downtown one, G-d forbid your LO needs to go to the NICU.  Good luck with your decision!

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  • adarlingztaadarlingzta
    I agree. Especially if you are planning a repeat C, chances are it will be a scheduled procedure. So, you won't be riding for 45 minutes in labor. If you like the Drs, i would stay put. But, if there is a NICU at the one closer, make the move. 
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  • BabyBehanBabyBehan

    Hi,

     I was so excited to see your post because I too have the exact same question! I was then a bit bummed that no one has made the same decision themselves. I have been going to an OB in Jacksonville, at St. Vincent's hospital, but live less than 5 min from Baptist in Fernandina.  I don't think that Fernandina has a NICU, and this being my first I'm a bit paranoid of any potential problems.  My husband is pulling for Fernandina b/c its so much closer.

    So far I've met two ladies that went to Fernandina Baptist and loved it, but then again I've met quite a few that live in Fernandina and have gone to either St. Vincent's or St. Luke's.

    What did you end up deciding?

    Thanks!

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