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Lonestar Midwives?
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Hi ladies! I know I don't post here much but I lurk and we just found out we're expecting #2! I called today and found out my doctor at NE-OBGYN is no longer delivering babies. I remembered all the great things the ladies at my Bradley class had to say about Lonestar, so I've set up an appt with them at 8 weeks.
I'm excited about using a midwife this time around, but I'm nervous as well. I have no doubts about their capability or experience, I just don't like change. Anyone have any encouragement? Thanks.
(Dawnzer, it looks like you used them, congrats by the way, Jake is a cutie!)
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Re: Lonestar Midwives?
Thanks! I had a great experience with them, Jan especially (so glad she got to deliver Jake). I liked Methodist better than St Luke's, but I can't say it was bad (I upgraded to the VIP suite at both hospitals). The midwife was definitely more engaged during the delivery than an OB and very reassuring.
I also think it is pretty cool that they do your first postpartum appointment 2 weeks after giving birth instead of the standard 6. It always seemed weird to me to wait that long - you would think that if there were any issues or questions you would want it taken care of within the first month!
Be prepared though - you do have to pay for parking for all the appointments. It is only a buck or two, but they only take cash or checks and can be a pain if you forget.
Also, they share labs and such with Lonestar OB/GYN and I was impressed at the quality of staff and equipment. They have everything onsite to include ultrasounds, blood draws, NST's, etc.
GL and Congrats! H&H 9 months!
Thanks for the info. I had to pay for parking at NE too, but had totally forgotten about that and I never carry cash!
I guess I'll do some prelim research on St. Luke's - I delivered at NE Baptist last time and they had just redone their L&D suites, but they were all the same.
After the nervousness subsides, I'm really excited about the midwife experience. We tried to go naturally last time, but a good amount of that went out the window when I was induced and then he ended up being over 9 lbs! I don't have any regrets about the decisions we made then but I would like to do it differently this time.
Hi there
I also used Lonestar Midwives and had a great experience. I was hesitant at first but am so glad we made the decision to go with them. I loved all the midwives...but echo what Dawn said...Jan is fabulous. I adore her, even though she was the more strict midwife!
Good luck!
All my 3 babies were delivered by Lois Stauffer..I simply loved her. Unfortunately shes gone to start a new life in California and wont be there to deliver our 4th (and last) baby. I don't know what to do, I actually cried when I found out shes gone. Its not the same if I decide to go back. I know it may seem small but it actually meant something to me to have her there. I think I'll start looking for a new OB/GYN.
Oh gosh (BEWARE HORMONES) I trailed off and dugg it up all over again.
To answer your post, The ladies are GREAT, very caring and sensitive to your needs. I have to say I loved the 24 hour on call service.
Good Luck!