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Anyone deliver at University or use UCP OB/GYN?

lindsayandboblindsayandbob
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With me working at UC Health, it is practically free for me to deliver at University Hospital. BUT - very few non University of Cincinnati Physicians doctors deliever there.

 Have any of you ladies delievered at University or used an OB from UCP? What was your experience? Any suggestions or questions to ask?

 TIA!

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Re: Anyone deliver at University or use UCP OB/GYN?

  • Rose.9.6.03Rose.9.6.03 member

    There was a discussion of several hospitals, including University recently:

    https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/57833587.aspx 

     

    I delivered at UC (with a peri who's no longer in Cincinnati) and the experience was so much better than expected.  It's all private rooms (albeit small rooms).  I delivered in the OR due to twins - so I can't speak to birthing suites or anything like that.  The nursing staff was top notch.

    Note that there is no nursery for healthy babies - it's room-in only (unless it's changed since I've been there).  It also has a level III NICU (which thankfully I did not use), which is reassuring in case of PTL or other health issues.   

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  • lindsayandboblindsayandbob

    I saw that thread, but it seemed geared mostly toward peris and multiples. I don't know yet if I will need either :) I will go to University without a bat of an eye if I am high risk. But, for a routine PG... I am just kind of worried.

    My OB seemed less than thrilled and kind of rushed me through my 1st appt. I understand he sees a LOT of PG women each day. But we were in the beginning stages of IF treatment and 2 months from seeing the RE. This BFP is exciting for DH and I, and I felt like my happy balloon was deflated after my appointment.

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  • vollmasmvollmasm member

    I responded on that earlier post and it was not regarding multiples, but rather my experience with University:

    "I gave birth at UC, but because I was a student at UC at the time and had student health insurance, therefore I didn't have much choice if I wanted the full benefits of my insurance.  Anyway, I also was not thrilled about it, but it turned out to be a great experience.  My L&D nurse was actually a former doula, which was amazing - she was fantastic, a total advocate for me when I was having a hard time speaking for myself (i.e. labor).  The rooms were nice, but small.  The nursing staff was phenomenal.  Overall, I was very pleased and would not have any issues delivering there again.

    One thing to be aware of though is that UC is a teaching hospital.  My epi was administered by a resident (under the supervision of a anesthesiologist) and there were 2 residents during delivery.   My OB actually delivered Maddie when she came out though.  So I guess this could be a positive or a negative depending on what you want."

    I am actually surprised that the OB didn't seem more excited.  Everyone was great when I went for my appointments.  Dr. Miller is the OB I saw most often and actually ended up delivering Maddie.  There was not a single OB that I saw that I would not have wanted to deliver Maddie - I saw Miller, Thompson, Van Hook, and another one that I can't remember his name right now (sorry). 

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  • afznafzn
    I delivered with my first at UC with an OB that is no longer there, but have seen many of those that are still around.  I too, initially delivered at UC because I was an employee and it was practically free.  As a resident, I was a little uncomfotable with med students (since I would be supervising them in the future potentially).  It did not end up being a big deal, you can always request not to be seen by a student or to only have them observe.  The delivery room was not as grogeous as some of the other hospitals, but it was clean, I had a window (which was nice), and the staff was all really great.  I had a resident and fellow in on my delivery along with an attending physician, they were all great.  You probably get a little more attention (at least by the MDs) in a teaching hospital.  I liked having a private room afterward as well, which you don't get at all of the hospitals in the area, or at least it is not a guarantee if they are busy.  For me, it was improtant to deliver in a facility that had a pediatrician 24x7, which narrows things down to UC and Good Sam (both have level III NICUs and peds resident in house and frequently a neonatology fellow or nurse practitioner - sometimes attending), that is just my own personal bias.  There was no high risk associated with my pregnancy or anything.  It wasn't a big deal that they didn't have a normal newborn nursery because I wanted my daughter to be with me anyways.  I've decided to go back to the group now for my second pregnancy because they know me and I know the system and had a wonderful experience the first time around.  I too have seen Dr. Miller a few times now and really like him a lot.  I would not hesitate to refer a friend, family or patient to the group at any time.
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  • angyvegaangyvega
    I delievered at UC 6 months ago due to working there and having their insurance. I was a bit nervous about delivering there but it was a fantastic experience. I think total it cost me $500 to have my baby (including prenatal visits, 2 trips(one admission) to l&d triage due to premature contractions and delivery)! The attendings and residents were great through out it all. I ended up with gestational diabetes and needed a little bit extra attention and was very glad i was at UC.  The delivery rooms are big with lots of space. The postpartum room was a tad small but other then that I had no complaints. Your baby stays in your room with you and only goes to the nursery for exams etc.  They did offer at one point to take our daughter who was crying in the middle of the night to the nursery as long as she wasn't hungry or didn't need a diaper change to give us a break but we kept her with us.  Let me know if you have any other questions or if I can be of any more help.  Oh and if you are breast feeding the insurance will reimburse you up to $300 for a breast pump!
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  • angyvegaangyvega
    Forgot to mention that Dr. Gerber was my OB/GYN. She is out of West Chester only, I love her. The attending that delivers is based on their schedule of who is on call that day. And since you have private insurance you will only deal with the attending and 4th year residents
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