I'd like to switch hospitals...

valeivegas · October 2010

Last night we went on a hospital tour during our childbirth class - I was really surprised when I saw how small the labor & deliv. and recovery rooms were and how old that part of the hospital was.. The waiting room literally has 2 chairs in it and the whole area had an overall kind of depressing feeling. =( not what I was expecting...

I've seen other hospitals in my area that are much much nicer - it was kind of a shock. I switched Drs early in my pg and I knew this new Dr delivered at this hosp. but I never took a tour early on. I was focusing more on the Dr's credentials and if I like him, than the hospital. I'm OK with the Dr (can't say I totally love him though) but I don't know if it's worth switching at this point just due to the hospital... A lot of Drs won't even do informational meetings due to time/cost, so I think it might be kind of a pain to go thru a switch again..

Anyone else have the same experience w/ their hospital? or did anyone switch at the beg. of their 3rd tri?

mrsf123 · October 2010

Our hospital has a tiny waiting room, with no tv, only a few chair-things (like at the airport) and a couple of vending machines. It doesn't bother me at all, because I hope it will dissuade family from waiting at the hospital!!!

That having been said, the rest of my hospital is very nice, but I knew that already.

I personally don't think it's worth it to switch hospitals at this point, especially just because the rooms are small and old. I mean, how big of a room do you need? JMHO.

mrsashby · October 2010

Just because your hospital is not shiny an new don't think your birth experience will suffer. I delivered in a brand new state of the art womens hospital that was nothing more than a birthing factory! Very impresonal staff.. I am now living in a small town with a small hosptial similar to what you described. So far I have been much more impressed with my docs and with the nurses I have met at L/D.

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses..

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses..

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth e

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm q

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even feel a

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even feel at this place...

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even feel at

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even feel at this place... I

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even feel at this place... I couldn't wait to get out

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even feel at this place... I couldn't

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even feel at this place... I couldn't wait to get out of there!

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even feel at this place... I couldn't wait to get out of there!

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even feel at this place... I couldn't wait to get out of

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even feel at this

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even feel at this place... I couldn't wait t

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even feel at this place... I couldn't wait to g

valeivegas · October 2010

I just really didn't like the overall depressed feeling of the place..I really didn't expect it to be that bad. Since this is my first I really have no idea what to expect w/ L&D and of course a shiny new hosp. doesn't = great Drs/nurses.. But I'm hoping to have a good birth experience and now I'm questioning how I'd even feel at this place... I couldn't wait to get

valeivegas · October 2010

sorry! the nest went crazy on me!!

Jaimers375 · October 2010

New and shiny isn't always better. What are the NICUs like? What is the standard of care? These are the things that are important. Most important is that your Dr. delivers there and if you like him then it would be worth it to me to stay at the older hospital.

PunkyBooster · October 2010

You'll be there for, what? 2 days? Who cares? I'd be far more concerned with the quality of care than what the rooms look like. Priorities, please.

tmac1022 · October 2010

Jaimers375:
New and shiny isn't always better. What are the NICUs like? What is the standard of care? These are the things that are important. Most important is that your Dr. delivers there and if you like him then it would be worth it to me to stay at the older hospital.

my thought exactly

valeivegas · October 2010

thanks for the input - we had focused on finding a good Dr - not a shiny & new hospital w/ huge rooms..

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