Drug-free delivery @ Kaiser

Annierose1 · October 2010

A previous poster asked the difference between two medical facilities to deliver, so I'm trying to get some info. about delivering at Kaiser.

Our insurance is Kaiser, so I don't have a choice to go anywhere else. With a previous employer, I was able to go to Women's Healthcare Assoc and I loved it, wish I could go there, but what can ya do?

Anyway, I'm also planning a natural birth. I have only one friend who has delivered at Kaiser (Sunnyside location), she wanted a natural birth but was forced to have a c-section due to some complications.

Has anyone had a natural delivery through Kaiser? I'm curious to see if they are the type of provider to get their patients in and out quickly which usually means they push for epis and c-sections. Any tips or birth stories associated with Kaiser would be appreciated! I plan on speaking to my midwife during my next appointment as well.

Thanks ladies

Rochelle&Matt · October 2010

I had Kaiser throughout my pregnancy and delivery. I chose to go to St. Vincent's instead of kaiser Sunnyside and it was covered. I believe they allow St. V's as a westside option and they also have a Salem option if you prefer not to use Sunnyside. Anyway, I had a Kaiser doctor present but the Prividence doctors/nurses did all the work. i was asked if I wanted the epi, so I'm sure you have the option to decline. Even if they push for Epi's you can say "no" and they will drop it. Good luck! I've herd great things about Sunnyside but if St. V's is more convenient to your home I woudl double check about being able to go there instead.

The_Jen626 · October 2010

Hi! I delivered at Sunnyside, I had great nurses, fabulous OB's, etc. They let me go 2 weeks past my due date and didn't pressure me to induce. They didn't pressure me to have drugs at all, and no pressure for an epi either. I did have a c/s, but it was for a legit health reason. They kept me 5 days after birth, did a great job of monitoring (and catching) several minor health issues with me and my daughter. They were very pro breastfeeding, which was important to me. I give the whole experience an A+ overall. Also, I will suggest, if you really want a natural birth, to hire a doula! My doula was fabulous, and she's also the birth class instructor at Sunnyside. Let me know if you want her info!

peachypear · October 2010

I don?t have personal experience, but according DHS statistics Sunnyside had a cesarean rate of 21% last year, which is lower than most, if not all, other hospitals in the metro area. It could be that they transfer high-risk cases to other hospitals, but it certainly doesn?t look like they are a baby factory. Honestly, Kaiser is probably most interested in avoiding unnecessary C-sections. They are a lot more expensive than vaginal births. There?s no surgeon, the hospital stay is generally shorter, etc.

The best thing you can do to have a med-free birth is delay going to the hospital for as long as possible. No matter where you go, you?re more likely to go med-free if you stay at home through most of your labor.

Annierose1 · October 2010

Thank you, Ladies for all the great information. It makes me feel more confidant that my experience at Kaiser will be a positive one. So far my check-ups with the midwife at Kaiser have been great. I've just heard a lot of horror stories from women who wanted a natural birth and were pressured into getting epis at various hospitals. I'm all for a c-section if it is absolutely necessary to my health and my babie's health.

Thanks again!!

Portland First · October 2010

I had a wonderful birth experience at Kaiser Sunnyside. In fact, I decided about 3/4 of the way through that I wanted an epidural and they basically talked me out of it. I have no concerns whatsoever about them trying to push unnecessary interventions. They were also fabulous with helping me learn to breastfeed.

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